ArticleWomen's health (London, England)
Prevalence and determinants of anemia among pregnant women attending maternal and child health clinics at Sukuta Health Center, The Gambia: An institutional-based cross-sectional study.
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- Multidimensional Profiles Associated with Gestational Anemia in Primary Healthcare Networks of Northern Peru.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Article
- Correlation of anemia severity with maternal cardiac function during third trimester - An observational study.Bioinformation · 2026Article
- Association Between Severity of Maternal Anemia and Adverse Fetomaternal Outcomes at Hayatabad Medical Complex.Cureus · 2025Article
- Evaluation of cardiac strain parameters in pregnant women with and without iron deficiency anemia: a prospective case control study.BMC pregnancy and childbirth · 2025Article
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Abstract
backgroundAnemia during pregnancy remains a significant global health concern, particularly in developing countries, contributing to adverse maternal and fetal outcomes. In The Gambia, despite national health policies promoting iron supplementation and malaria prevention, maternal anemia continues to be a common cause of morbidity and mortality. This study aimed to determine the prevalence and determinants of anemia among pregnant women attending maternal and child health clinics at Sukuta Health Center in The Gambia.
methodsAn analytical institutional-based cross-sectional study was conducted on 425 pregnant women attending antenatal care. Data were collected using a structured questionnaire covering sociodemographic characteristics, knowledge of anemia, and anemia prevention practices. Hemoglobin levels were measured to determine the anemia status. Chi-square tests and a binary logistic regression model were used to assess the associations between variables, with statistical significance set at
resultsThe prevalence of anemia among pregnant women was 21.6%. The majority of women (55.3%) demonstrated good knowledge of anemia during pregnancy. The husbands' occupational status was significantly associated with anemia (
conclusionDespite the lower prevalence of anemia, there remains a need for improved comprehensive understanding and prevention practices. The significant association between husbands' occupation and anemia status highlights the importance of considering household economic factors in anemia prevention. There is a need to design culturally tailored interventions targeting larger, resource-constrained Muslim households to effectively address anemia during pregnancy.
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