Prevalence and factors associated with anaemia among pregnant women attending antenatal care in a district hospital and its feeder community healthcare centre of the Limpopo Province, South Africa

Author:

Ntuli Thembelihle S.1,Mokoena Oratilwe P.1,Maimela Eric2,Sono Khanyisa3

Affiliation:

1. Department of Statistical Sciences, Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University, Medunsa, South Africa

2. Department of Public Health, University of Limpopo, Sovenga, South Africa

3. Department of Public Health Medicine, University of Limpopo, Sovenga, South Africa

Abstract

Background: Pregnancy anaemia is a significant public health concern in South Africa (SA), particularly in rural areas, but little is known about its prevalence and risk factors in rural areas. The objective of the study was to determine the prevalence and identify risk factors of pregnancy anaemia in the public health facilities of Limpopo Province (LP), SA. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted among a consecutive sample of 211 pregnant women attending antenatal care at Seshego Hospital and its feeder health centre (May to June 2019). Anaemia was defined as haemoglobin (Hb) <11 g/dL and classified as mild (10–10.9 g/dL), moderate (7–9.9 g/dL) and severe anaemia (<7 g/dL). A multiple logistic regression analysis was used to identify predictors of anaemia. Results: The mean age of the women was 28.4 ± 5.7 years (range from 18 to 41 years). Over half (52%) had secondary education, 65% were unmarried, 72% were unemployed, 34% were nulliparous, 15% were human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infected and 67% were in the third trimester. The anaemia prevalence was 18.0% and was significantly associated with parity, HIV status and body mass index (BMI) in a multivariate logistic regression analysis. Conclusion: This study found that less than one-third of pregnant women were affected by anaemia, associated with parity, HIV infected and BMI. It is essential to promote routine screening for anaemia, health education and prompt treatment of infections to reduce this burden. In addition, further studies on risk factors for anaemia during pregnancy in both urban and rural communities should be conducted to strengthen these findings.

Publisher

Medknow

Subject

General Materials Science

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