Preventive Behaviour of Anaemia Among Pregnant Women

Abstract

Background: Anemia are the high incidence in underdeveloped countries which increases maternal morbidity and mortality and perinatal mortality. All pregnant women are at risk for becoming anemic. That's because they need more attention regarding prevention of anemia than usual. Therefore, the study aimed to assess pregnant women preventive behaviour towards anaemia and identify the associated factors. Methods: On a sample of 250 pregnant patients at Holy Kerbela's Obstetrics and Gynecology Teaching Hospital, a descriptive correlational analysis was done. A pilot study was conducted to establish the questionnaire's dependability before it was presented to experts for validation. Interviewing techniques were used to gather the data, which was then analyzed utilizing a descriptive and inferential statistical data analysis strategy approach. Results: The mean age 26 (±7.13), (31.6%) were secondary school graduated, housewife with enough income and used health care providers as a source of information about anaemia prevention. Results of the study indicated that (56.4%) of the pregnant women exhibited poor preventive behaviour. There were significant differences in preventive behaviour with regard pregnant age (p=0.001), education level (p=0.001), monthly income (p=0.002) and sources of information (p=0.010). Conclusions: Holding training courses and seminars through health directorates and social media that actually help develop the preventive behavior of anemia in pregnant women, taking into consideration the young age groups and those with low incomes. Pregnant women and their families should get a manual handbook on anemia prevention and management that is written in plain language and attractively illustrated.