Anemia in pregnant ladies in a segment of Malir cantonment area

ABSTRACT

To determine anemia in pregnant women, causes of anemia and its treatment. Observational descriptive study. The pregnant ladies reported in antenatal clinic their hemoglobin%age, their history and clinical examination were recorded. Other factors causing anemia were excluded in history and clinical examination [Kidney, Liver, Collagen, Worm infestation, Malaria and other blood loss were excluded from this study]. The socio economic condition was, the head of family was earning 4000-10000Rs per month. 100 pregnant women were included in study, their Hb%, Red cells morphology and absolute values, Blood count, Peripheral blood count, History clinical examination and U/S abdomen were used for evaluation of Anemia. This study was carried out at Anti-Natal clinic in segment of Malir cantonment area from 1st January to 31st December 2005. The population of this segment is 17000 in which 100 pregnant women of Age 20-42 Grivida. 1-4 and trimester 1st to third trimester were included in this study. Ages of 20, women were of range 20-21 years [20%], 40 were of range 30-35 years of age [40%], 30 were of 35-38 years of age [30%] and 10 were of 38-42 years [10%]. The hemoglobin%age in 20% of women was above 11.0g/dl and 80% women were having Hb% less than 11.0g/dl. 60 women reported in first trimester and their Hb% varies between 9-11%, 20 women reported in second trimester their Hb% was 7-9% and 20 women reported in third trimester and their Hb% was 7-8%. It is concluded that pregnant ladies of a segment of Malir Cantonment area are suffering from nutritional anemia. Iron deficiency anemia 70%, Foliate anemia 20%, Mixed anemia 10% and their hemoglobin%Age improved on oral anti anemic drugs [Fersolate, Folic acid and Multi vitamin] for the duration of six week and their hemoglobin%age came with in normal range