Prevalence of anaemia in pregnancy and associated factors in Vhembe district, South Africa

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dc.contributor.advisorMash, Boben_ZA
dc.contributor.authorRamavhuya, Mulimisien_ZA
dc.contributor.otherStellenbosch University. Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences. Dept. of Family and Emergency Medicine. Family Medicine and Primary Care.en_ZA
dc.date.accessioned2022-11-22T11:59:49Z
dc.date.accessioned2023-01-23T06:51:44Z
dc.date.available2022-11-22T11:59:49Z
dc.date.issued2022-12
dc.descriptionThesis (MFamMed)--Stellenbosch University, 2022.en_ZA
dc.description.abstractENGLISH SUMMARY: Background: Anaemia in pregnancy is an indicator of poor nutrition and is associated with worse pregnancy outcomes. The World Health Organization (WHO) has set a target of 50% reduction in prevalence of anaemia by 2025. South Africa aims to achieve a haemoglobin of >10g/dl for 80% of women at delivery by the year 2023. This study aimed to assess its prevalence of anaemia in pregnancy and associated factors in Vhembe district. Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional survey of women attending antenatal care in April-June 2021. A sample of 419 pregnant women was obtained and data collected from the maternity case records as well as a brief medication questionnaire. Results: The prevalence of anaemia in pregnancy in Vhembe district was 32.2%. Of those with anaemia, 58.7% were mild, 38.4% were moderate and 2.9% were severe. Adherence to prescribed oral supplements was 96.5% for iron and 97.3% for folic acid. Reported stock out for iron and folic acid supplements was 27.2% and 30.5% respectively. The mean age of the sample was 26.7 years (SD6.2) while the median gestational age was 30 weeks (IQR 21 to 38). The median gestational age at booking was 16 weeks (IQR 10 to 21) and median parity was 1 child (IQR 0 to 2). Majority of pregnant women with anaemia had food insecurity. Conclusion: The Vhembe district prevalence of anaemia in pregnancy is a moderate public health problem. Food insecurity appears to be the main factor associated with anaemia in pregnancy in Vhembe district.en_ZA
dc.description.abstractAFRIKAANSE OPSOMMING: Geen opsomming beskikbaar.af_ZA
dc.description.versionMasters
dc.embargo.lift2023-12-31
dc.embargo.terms2023-12-31
dc.format.extent30 pages ; includes annexures
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/10019.1/126313
dc.language.isoen_ZAen_ZA
dc.publisherStellenbosch : Stellenbosch University
dc.rights.holderStellenbosch University
dc.subject.lcshAnemia in pregnancy -- Vhembe District Municipality (South Africa)en_ZA
dc.subject.lcshPregnancy -- Complications -- Vhembe District Municipality (South Africa)en_ZA
dc.subject.lcshIron deficiency anemia -- Vhembe District Municipality (South Africa)en_ZA
dc.subject.nameUCTD
dc.titlePrevalence of anaemia in pregnancy and associated factors in Vhembe district, South Africaen_ZA
dc.typeThesisen_ZA
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