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ASSESSMENT OF ANEMIA IN PREGNANCY & ITS COMPLICATIONS IN A TERITARY CARE HOSPITAL
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R. 2,, K. NIKHITA, S. MANASA REDDY, SAFURA TASNEEM, H. ANUPAMA, K. ABBULU
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Anemia is a group of diseases characterized by a decrease in either hemoglobin or packed cell volume, resulting in
reduced oxygen carrying capacity of the blood. According to WHO, anemia in pregnancy is defined as Haemoglobin
(Hb) less than 11gm/dl, and is divided into threedegrees - mild (10.9-9.0 gm %), moderate (8.9-7.0 gm %) and severe
degree (<7.0 gm %).A Prospective observational study from August 2017 – January 2018 on anemia in pregnancy and
its complications was conducted in In-patient department of gynecology and obstetrics in Gandhi Hospital.105 anemia
cases were collected analyzed and results were obtained. Anemia was most prevalent in 20-29 years age groups
(85%). Distribution based on severity of anemia in which 37% with mild anemia, 47% of patients with moderate
anemia, and 15% with severe anemiawere diagnosed. About 95% of pregnant woman were found to have iron
deficiency anemia. About 45% of new born babies were found to have low birth weight <2.5kg. Results pertaining to
socioeconomic status, birth spacing and correlation between Hb and birth weight were also obtained. The study
shows that the prevalence of iron deficiency anemia is high and various associated factors like lower socio-economic
status, multigravida, low birth interval and non-adherence towards iron therapy significantly contributes to the
development of anemia. Our study suggests that maternal anemia increases the risks of maternal and neonatal
complications like pre term delivery, intrauterine death, intra uterine growth retardation and the low birth weight of
babies which has direct correlation with Hb concentration.
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Anaemia, Hb, low birth weight, socio economic status, pre term delivery
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https://doi.org/10.31838/ijpr/2019.11.02.006
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