Anaemia Preventive Practices among Pregnant Women in Central Hospital Warri, Delta State, Nigeria

Authors

  • Igben Onoriode Vincent Junior Department of Human Anatomy and Cell Biology, Delta State University, Abraka, Delta State, Nigeria
  • Okoro Ogheneyebrorue Godswill Department of Human Anatomy, Achievers University, Owo, Ondo State, Nigeria
  • Enemodia Oghenekevwe Ernest Department of Histopathology/Morbid Anatomy, Delta State University Teaching Hospital, Oghara, Delta State, Nigeria
  • Ijeomah Trust Azubike Department of Human Anatomy and Cell Biology, Delta State University, Abraka, Delta State, Nigeria
  • Irere Omio Department of Human Anatomy and Cell Biology, Delta State University, Abraka, Delta State, Nigeria
  • Nwandu Bridget Department of Human Anatomy and Cell Biology, Delta State University, Abraka, Delta State, Nigeria
  • Faka Gordon Arhogbe Department of Human Anatomy and Cell Biology, Delta State University, Abraka, Delta State, Nigeria
  • Gad Onoriode Department of Human Anatomy and Cell Biology, Delta State University, Abraka, Delta State, Nigeria

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.31344/ijhhs.v7i4.592

Keywords:

Anaemia, prevention, pregnant women, Nigeria

Abstract

Background: Anaemia in pregnancy is among the top threats in developing countries. Several strategies against anaemia have been adopted but it still remains a major cause of maternal and infant mortality.

Objective: To determine the knowledge and effectiveness of anaemia preventive practices.

Methods: This is a cross-sectional, descriptive study carried out at Central Hospital Warri in Delta State, Nigeria, among 337 pregnant women seen during the antenatal clinic between July and December of 2022. A self and interviewer administered questionnaire was used for data collection.

Results: The study showed no association between sociodemographic factors and anaemia in pregnancy (P>0.05); however, a high-level adherence to the anaemia preventive practices by the participants was evident. Malaria in index pregnancy was significantly associated with anaemia.

Conclusion: The pregnant women had a relatively fairly good understanding and usage of anaemia preventive practices, however the effectiveness of use, the occurrence of anaemia did not affect them.

International Journal of Human and Health Sciences Vol. 07 No. 04 Oct’23 Page: 314-320 

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Published

2023-10-17

How to Cite

Vincent Junior, I. O., Godswill, O. O., Ernest, E. O., Azubike, I. T., Omio, I., Bridget, N., … Onoriode, G. (2023). Anaemia Preventive Practices among Pregnant Women in Central Hospital Warri, Delta State, Nigeria. International Journal of Human and Health Sciences (IJHHS), 7(4), 314–320. https://doi.org/10.31344/ijhhs.v7i4.592

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Vol. 7 No. 4 (2023)

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