Predictors of anemia in pregnancy among pregnant women accessing antenatal care in a poor resource setting in South Eastern Nigeria

Autor: Paul Olisaemeka Ezeonu, T. J. P. Onoh, RC Onoh, Leonard Ogbonna Ajah, Osaheni L Lawani, Peter O Nkwo
Rok vydání: 2015
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Zdroj: Sahel Medical Journal, Vol 18, Iss 4, Pp 182-187 (2015)
ISSN: 1118-8561
DOI: 10.4103/1118-8561.176588
Popis: Background: Anemia in pregnancy affects about half of pregnant women and constitutes a serious health problem. Objectives: The aim was to determine the prevalence of anemia in pregnancy, as well as its pattern and determinants. Materials and Methods: This was a prospective cross-sectional study conducted at antenatal booking clinic of Federal Teaching Hospital Abakaliki from February to July 2012. Hemoglobin
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