Risk Factors for Anemia Among Pregnant Women Attending Antenatal Care
Author
Sharmistha
Doctarate, Department of biochemistry, Central university of Allahabd, Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh
Doctarate, Department of biochemistry, Central university of Allahabd, Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh
Abstract
Anaemia in pregnancy remains a major public health concern in India. This facility-based unmatched case–control study was conducted among 1000 pregnant women (250 anaemic, 750 non-anaemic) attending antenatal care at a tertiary hospital in rural Maharashtra from January–December 2024. Data on socio-demographic factors, hygiene and sanitation, diet, and infections were collected using interviews, anthropometry, haemoglobin testing, and stool examination. Multivariate logistic regression identified independent predictors of anaemia: intestinal parasites, farmer occupation, use of unprotected drinking water, tea/coffee intake with or immediately after meals, and low minimum dietary diversity (MDD-W <5).
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