Prevalence of Iron Deficiency Anemia in Pregnant Women District Peshawar, Pakistan | [International Food & Nutrition Conference" August 18th-20th, 2022, University of Swat, Swat (Book of Abstracts) • 2022]

Author(s):

1. Zahin Anjum: College of Home Economics, University of Peshawar,Peshawar,Pakistan

2. Shaista Ali: College of Home Economics, University of Peshawar,Peshawar,Pakistan

3. SumblaYousaf: Home Economics, Higher Education Department,KP,Pakistan

4. Amina Rahat: College of Home Economics, University of Peshawar,Peshawar,Pakistan

5. Farhat Shehzad: College of Home Economics, University of Peshawar,Peshawar,Pakistan

Abstract:

Background: The Iron deficiency in pregnant women cause pregnancy related complication, premature births and still birth. Iron deficiency is a major issue among Pakistani female population especially in rural and poor communities. The common causes of anemia include parasitic infestations such as malaria and hookworm; infections like HIV and hemoglobinopathies, the predisposing factors are grand multiparity, young age, low socioeconomic status, and illiteracy. Methods: This study was carried out among 150 pregnant women of age range 18-45years. After taking written consent 3 to 5 ml blood samples were collected from each pregnant woman and a predesigned questionnaire was filled. The Biochemical and hematological test was carried out and the test results were collected. Nutrient intake of the pregnant women was assessed through 24 hours’ recall method for analysis Win-diet 2005 software was used to evaluate the nutrients in food consumed by the respondents based on their portion size. The data were entered and analyzed in SPSS version 20.

Page(s): 24-24

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Published: Journal: International Food & Nutrition Conference" August 18th-20th, 2022, University of Swat, Swat (Book of Abstracts), Volume: 1, Issue: 1, Year: 2022

Keywords:

iron deficiency anemia , Pregnant women

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