The study of anemia in relation to the socio-demographic factors in pregnant females of Quetta, Balochistan. | [Pakistan Journal of Zoology • 2014]

Author(s):

1. Ambreen Ijaz: Sardar Bahadur Khan Womens University, Quetta, Pakistan

2. Mohammad Masood Tariq: Centre of Advanced Studies in Vaccinology and Biotechnology, University of Balochistan, Brewery Road, Quetta, Pakistan

3. Gul Makai: Sardar Bahadur Khan Womens University, Quetta, Pakistan

4. Najam-un-Nisa: Sardar Bahadur Khan Womens University, Quetta, Pakistan

5. Rukhsana: Sardar Bahadur Khan Womens University, Quetta, Pakistan

6. Aqalmina: Sardar Bahadur Khan Womens University, Quetta, Pakistan

7. Shahid Ameen: Livestock and Dairy Development Department, Balochistan, Pakistan

8. Majid Rafeeq: Centre of Advanced Studies in Vaccinology and Biotechnology, University of Balochistan, Brewery Road, Quetta, Pakistan

9. Saadullah Jan: Centre of Advanced Studies in Vaccinology and Biotechnology, University of Balochistan, Brewery Road, Quetta, Pakistan

10. Zafar Ahmad: Centre of Advanced Studies in Vaccinology and Biotechnology, University of Balochistan, Brewery Road, Quetta, Pakistan

Abstract:

The present study was conducted in the general out-patient Department of Mission Hospital Quetta. A total of 90 pregnant women were included in the study. The data regarding ethnic group, age, trimester, education, monthly income, type of tea taking and their hemoglobin (Hb) and weight were collected through a questionnaire. Out of the 90 women, 54 were anemic, 52 (96%) had mild and 2 (4%) had moderate anemia. Females of the age less than 20 and weight more than 25 kg showed higher prevalence of anemia. There was less prevalence of anemia in educated pregnant females. The prevalence of anemia is more in the first and third trimester. The study recommends that emphasis should be laid on education of females, early marriages be discouraged and the importance of balanced diet should be emphasized.

Page(s): 885-887

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Published: Journal: Pakistan Journal of Zoology, Volume: 46, Issue: 3, Year: 2014

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