PREVALENCE OF ANAEMIA IN PREGNANCY: A HOSPITAL-BASED STUDY IN PRESTEA IN THE WESTERN REGION OF GHANA IN THE WEST AFRICA SUB-REGION

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Egote A K, Essel D, Boadi EF
Hubert MA, Owusu-Brenya L

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Introduction: Anaemia in pregnancy is a significant public health concern, particularly in developing countries, as it increases maternal and fetal health risks. This study investigated the prevalence of anaemia in pregnancy and its associated factors among pregnant women in the Prestea-Huni Valley Municipality in Ghana.


Objectives: The primary objective of the study was to assess the prevalence of anaemia among pregnant women and identify socio-demographic and trimester-specific factors contributing to its occurrence.


Method: A cross-sectional design was employed, involving 278 pregnant women. Data collection involved structured questionnaires to gather socio-demographic details and clinical assessments for haemoglobin measurement using a well-calibrated haematology analyser. Anaemia was defined as haemoglobin levels below 11 g/dL per World Health Organization (WHO) criteria. Informed consent was obtained from all participants.


Results: The study revealed that 41.7% of participants were anaemic, with haemoglobin levels below 11 g/dL. An additional 25.9% exhibited borderline haemoglobin levels (11-12 g/dL), while 32.4% had normal levels (>12 g/dL). Anaemia was observed among women (ages 16-25, p=0.045; 26-35, p=0.032 and 36-45, p=0.021); those with no formal or primary education levels (p=0.005 and 0.018 respectively) and those who are unemployment or self-employed (p=0.023 and 0.036 respectively). Trimester distribution showed the prevalence of anaemia was highest in the first trimester (43.1%), followed by the second trimester (33.6%), and lowest in the third trimester (23.3%).


Conclusion: Anaemia remains a prevalent health issue among pregnant women in the Prestea-Huni Valley Municipality, with socio-demographic factors and pregnancy trimesters significantly influencing its occurrence.

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Boadi EF, E. A. K. E. D., & Hubert MA, Owusu-Brenya L. (2025). PREVALENCE OF ANAEMIA IN PREGNANCY: A HOSPITAL-BASED STUDY IN PRESTEA IN THE WESTERN REGION OF GHANA IN THE WEST AFRICA SUB-REGION. Obstetrics and Gynaecology Forum, 34(3s), 3304–3310. Retrieved from https://obstetricsandgynaecologyforum.com/index.php/ogf/article/view/985
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