Reproductive and Obstetric Factors Are Key Predictors of Maternal Anemia during Pregnancy in Ethiopia: Evidence from Demographic and Health Survey (2011)
Joint Authors
Source
Issue
Vol. 2015, Issue 2015 (31 Dec. 2015), pp.1-8, 8 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2015-08-31
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
8
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Anemia is a major public health problem worldwide.
In Ethiopia, a nationally representative and consistent evidence is lacking on the prevalence and determinants during pregnancy.
We conducted an in-depth analysis of demographic and health survey for the year 2011 which is a representative data collected from all regions in Ethiopia.
Considering maternal anemia as an outcome variable, predicting variables from sociodemographic, household, and reproductive/obstetric characteristics were identified for analyses.
Logistic regression model was applied to identify predictors at P < 0.05 .
The prevalence of anemia among pregnant women was 23%.
Maternal age, region, pregnancy trimester, number of under five children, previous history of abortion (termination of pregnancy), breastfeeding practices, and number of antenatal care visits were key independent predictors of anemia during pregnancy.
In conclusion, the level of anemia during pregnancy is a moderate public health problem in Ethiopia.
Yet, special preventive measures should be undertaken for pregnant women who are older in age and having too many under five children and previous history of abortion.
Further evidence is expected to be generated concerning why pregnant mothers from the eastern part of the country and those with better access to radio disproportionately develop anemia more than their counterparts.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Alemu, Taddese& Umeta, Melaku. 2015. Reproductive and Obstetric Factors Are Key Predictors of Maternal Anemia during Pregnancy in Ethiopia: Evidence from Demographic and Health Survey (2011). Anemia،Vol. 2015, no. 2015, pp.1-8.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1053783
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Alemu, Taddese& Umeta, Melaku. Reproductive and Obstetric Factors Are Key Predictors of Maternal Anemia during Pregnancy in Ethiopia: Evidence from Demographic and Health Survey (2011). Anemia No. 2015 (2015), pp.1-8.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1053783
American Medical Association (AMA)
Alemu, Taddese& Umeta, Melaku. Reproductive and Obstetric Factors Are Key Predictors of Maternal Anemia during Pregnancy in Ethiopia: Evidence from Demographic and Health Survey (2011). Anemia. 2015. Vol. 2015, no. 2015, pp.1-8.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1053783
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1053783