Asian Journal of Clinical Nutrition

Volume 12 (1), 21-33, 2020


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Descriptive Study for Pregnant Women’s Knowledge Attitude and Practices Regarding Iron Deficiency Anemia and Iron Supplements in the Southern Region of KSA

Enas A. Dhaher

Background and Objective: Pregnancy with iron-deficiency anaemia can put the mother and the infant into a high-risk category, therefore, women need to be aware of the risks and preventive measures. The main objective of this study was to ascertain and measure women’s knowledge, attitudes and practices related to iron deficiency anemia and iron supplements in comparison to their hemoglobin (Hb) blood level in the southern region of Saudi Arabia. Material and Methods: A descriptive cross sectional survey using a self-administered questionnaire and checking the last hemoglobin level reported in patient’s file during the month of March, 2019 at the Armed Forces Hospital Southern Region Obstetrics and Gynaecology Clinics. Sample size of 342 pregnant women participated in the study. Results: The main study outcomes show that the prevalence of anaemia was 42.5% (mild 23.9, moderate 15.2 and severe 3.8) and the mean hemoglobin level was 11.4 g dL1. For this study, poor knowledge score was 95, 38% had a negative attitude score and 84% received poor practice scores. Half of the women reported that their main source of information were from family and friends. Only 16% of the women received their health information from a health provider. Conclusion: Health education during antenatal visits from health care providers needs to be personalized to each woman, along with a mass media campaign for awareness purposes in the region.

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How to cite this article:

Enas A. Dhaher, 2020. Descriptive Study for Pregnant Women’s Knowledge Attitude and Practices Regarding Iron Deficiency Anemia and Iron Supplements in the Southern Region of KSA. Asian Journal of Clinical Nutrition, 12: 21-33.


DOI: 10.3923/ajcn.2020.21.33
URL: https://ansinet.com/abstract.php?doi=ajcn.2020.21.33

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