Authors : Shilpa Satao & Kalpana Jadhav
Page Nos : 23-28
Description :
The study was conducted among 500 pregnant women in Wardha District. The prevalence of anaemia was assessed using biochemical method(Sahli’s biochemical procedure). Nutritional and socio-economic information was gathered using interview and questionnaire technique. About 16.8% of the pregnant women were below 20 years, 55% were within the age range of 20-25 years, 25% and 16% were 25-30 and above 30 years respectively. The overall prevalence of anaemia in this study using a cut off level of haemoglobin <12 g/dl was 81.4% (407/500). A significant association of anaemia with socio-economic status suggests a need to develop strategies for intensive adult education and to improve the socio-economic status of the population through poverty alleviation programs. There is high prevalence of anaemia among pregnant women in Wardha District.
