Frequency of Anemia in Women with Preterm Labour

Abstract

Objective: To determine the frequency of anemia in women experiencing preterm labor, recognizing the critical association between anemia and adverse maternal and perinatal outcomes.
Materials and Methods: This cross-sectional study was done from September 2023 to November 2023 after approval from the Institutional Review Board IRB NO. MRC/1RB/23017. After informed consent 192 pregnant females were included after Institutional Review Board approval. A self-developed questionnaire gathered sociodemographic data, and hemoglobin levels were measured. Statistical analysis employed SPSS version 23, utilizing chi-square for comparisons.
Results: Among the 192 participants, 27.1% were anemic. Bivariate analysis revealed a significant association between anemia and rural residence (p=0.012). No significant correlation was found with other sociodemographic
factors.
Conclusion: The study emphasizes the high frequency of anemia in women experiencing preterm labor, supporting the need for heightened public awareness and early screening initiatives. Maternal anemia significantly correlates with preterm births, emphasizing the importance of managing gestational anemia to mitigate adverse outcomes. Public health interventions should target women of reproductive age and healthcare providers to ensure timely screening and management of maternal anemia, ultimately contributing to the reduction of preterm births and associated complications.