Anemia and Its Risk Factors Among Pregnant Women in Shibbari

Abstract

This is a cross-sectional descriptive study conducted in Shibbari in joydebpur, August to January. A total of 100 women aged 18-35 years participated in this study.A pretested questionnaiar was used to collect data through face to face interviewed. The study revealed that 21% of the women of all trimester of the pregnancy suffer from anemia. The study finding showed that anemia is a big problem in sub urban area of Sibbari. This anemia is contributed by diet which is a predominantly cereal- based along with less educational status particularly lack of health education. The figure showed that highest no of pregnant women in 2nd trimester 80%, 13% in 3rd trimester and 7% in 1st trimester have mild anemia. Figure showed that highest number of pregnant women in 2nd trimester 83%, 17% in 1st trimester have moderate anemia (7-9.99 gm/dl). The contribution of this prevalence is contributed by low calorie intake, low protein intake particularly hem sources of protein and high intake of non-hem protein and iron along with early age at pregnancy. This problem may be overcome by increasing literacy of the girls before pregnancy imparting health education and insurance of balanced diet and regular support from the family.