Reproductive System & Sexual Disorders: Current Research
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Community Medicine Department, Hodeida University, Hodeida, Yemen

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• Research Article   
  Prevalence and Determinants of Anemia during Pregnancy at Hodeida city (Yemen) During the Year 2021
  Author(s): Nabil M. H. Gonaid*, Salwa El-Sanousi and Hussien Kadi
  
  Background: Anemia In Pregnancy (AIP) is a global public health problem reaching prevalence as 41.8% globally, and up to 54% in Middle East region. It accounts for 20% of global maternal deaths. In Yemen, prevalence of AIP is 40%. It consists a part of high complicated maternal mortality ratio which reached 164 according last Yemeni demographic health survey reports. The study aimed to assess AIP prevalence and determinants at Hodeida city, Yemen. Methods: Cross sectional study conducted on 500 pregnant women who were selected from Hodeida health centers, their data collected through structured pretested questionnaire, Hb of study members had been assessed through hemoglobinometer. Data analysis: Data statistically analyzed through SPSS program (version 22) using descriptive statistics, Chi square test for investig.. View More»
  DOI: 10.35248/ 2161-038X.22.11.306

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