International Journal of Contemporary Microbiology
  • Year: 2015
  • Volume: 1
  • Issue: 1

Study on Prevalence of Anaemia in Pregnancy in Rural Population of Pilkhuwa, Hapur U.P.

1Assosiate Professor (Gynae. & Obst.), Rama Medical College and Research Center Pilkhuwa, Ghaziabad

2Assistant Professor, (Anatomy) Saraswathi Institute of Medical Science, Anwarpur, Hapur

3Assosiate Professor (Gynae. & Obst.), BPS Govt. Medical College for Women Khanpur, Sonipat

4Professor (Anatomy), Saraswathi Institute of Medical Science, Anwarpur, Hapur

*Corresponding Author: Dr. Alpana Bansal, M.S. (Gynae and obst.), Assistant Professor (Department of Gynae and obst.) Rama Medical College Hospital and research center Pilkhuwa Hapur, Phone no. 09412618969, Email address: bansalmukesh4@gmail.com

Online published on 25 March, 2015.

Abstract

Anaemia is defined as reduction in circulating haemoglobin mass below the critical value. Anaemia is the commonest haematological disorder in pregnancy. Anaemia is a major killer in India. Statistics reveal that every 2nd Indian women is anaemic and one in every five maternal deaths is directly due to anaemia. Incidence – Anaemia in pregnancy is present in very high percentage of pregnant women in India. The prevalence of anaemia in South East Asia is around 56%. In India the incidence of anaemia in pregnancy has been noted as high as 40 – 80%. Anaemia in pregnancy is a condition with effects that may be deleterious to mothers and foetuses.

1. To study the prevalence of anaemia in rural population in Pilkhuwa, Hapur. 2. To study the age and trimester of pregnancy in relation to anaemia. 3. Early diagnosis of disease so as to reduce morbidity & mortality.

The present study was conducted at Yashoda Clinic Pilkhuwa. It included 100 antenatal patients which came for ANC check-up in O.P.D.

During this study it was observed that: Out of 100 antenatal cases 13 patients were not suffering from anaemia, 56 pregnant women were suffering from mild anaemia, 22 pregnant women suffering from moderate anaemia, 19 pregnant women suffering from several anaemia.

Anaemia in pregnant women in India remains a serious problem; we found that 87 percent of the women were suffering from anaemia of various grades. The anaemia was due to deficiency of nutritional iron, vitamin B12 and folic acid. A positive relationship has been observed between high parity and anaemia i.e. higher parity mothers are significantly more likely to suffer from anaemia during pregnancy. Probability of severe anaemia in high parity patient is 17% while only 9% in those women who are to give births for the first time.

Anaemia in pregnancy is associated with adverse consequences both the mother and the foetus. Technology for detection of anaemia and its effective treatment are available and affordable and it is possible to effectively implement these even in government dispensary. If the government work seriously on this then we are able to prevent women from anaemia.

Keywords

Anaemia, Gravida, Pregnancy, prevalence of anaemia, iron deficiency anaemia, Haemoglobin