| dc.description.abstract | Anemia during pregnancy is a prevalent and financially burdensome medical condition that affects approximately 20% of pregnant women. Though anemia is easily treatable and largely preventable disease if timely detected, it still continues to be significantly prevalent among pregnant women.This study sought to assess the prevalence and factors associated with anemia among pregnant women attending the antenatal clinic (ANC) in JOOTRH. A cross sectional study was conducted among 45 pregnant women attending JOOTRH ANC. A mixed methods study approach was used to show both the magnitude of anemia in pregnancy as well as the reasons why,how and when anemia occurs in pregnancy.The study population consisted of women attending their ANC clinic at JOOTRH MCH. Data was collected using face-to-face interviews with a standardized pretested questionnaire, and through blood samples collected for hemoglobin testing. Descriptive analysis was used to determine the prevalence of anemia.The analysed data was presented in graphic forms such as pie bar or line charts.When it came to how often health education was given the majority 77% of the respondents (34) reported to regularly receive health education during their visits ; 18% of them (8) occasionally received health education ; while 5% of the respondents (4) did not.This distribution shows that while a majority of the respondents receive health education , there is still a significant portion that lacks comprehensive knowledge.A substantial majority, 94% (42 respondents), reported having heard of anaemia, while a small minority, 6% (3 respondents), had not.The study's findings underscore the multifaceted nature of the factors associated with anemia among women attending JOOTRH ANC These insights can inform the development of targeted interventions to enhance awareness of anemia, promote early detection, institute early interventions,prevent complications and ultimately improve health outcomes for women in this demographic group. | en_US |
