Assessment on level of knowledge regarding iron deficiency anemia during pregnancy among antenatal mothers at SRM General Hospital

Anemia during pregnancy is a global public health challenge facing the world today, especially in the developing countries. Objective: The aim of this study was assess the knowledge on Iron Deficiency Anemia during Pregnancy among Antenatal Mothers at SRM General Hospital and to associate the Knowledge on Iron Deficiency Anemia during Pregnancy among Antenatal Mothers At SRM General Hospital with their demographic variables. Methods: Quantitative approach and non-experimental descriptive research design was used. The data collection included two parts. Part A: Demographic variables, Part B: A Structured questionnaire to assess knowledge on Iron Deficiency Anemia during Pregnancy among Antenatal Mothers. 52 Antenatal mothers who fulfilled the inclusion criteria were selected as samples using non probability convenient sampling technique. The study was conducted at SRM General Hospital, Kancheepuram dt.. Results: The data were analyzed and interpreted based on the objectives using descriptive and inferential statistics. Among 52 mothers 82.7% of them had Moderately adequate Knowledge, 17.3%of them had Inadequate knowledge and None of them had adequate knowledge. The p-values regarding the demographic variables “Place of Living and Occupation” are significant at 5% level of significance. Conclusion Anemia in pregnancy is an important contributor to maternal mortality/morbidity as well as to the low birth weight which in turn might contribute to increased percentage for infant mortality.