Anemia among antenatal mother in urban Malaysia
An understanding of factors influencing haemoglobin (Hb) level among antenatal mothers can help healthcare providers assess, take appropriate action and manage anaemia in this risk group more effectively. A cross-sectional study was conducted in urban areas in Malaysia to determine the Hb levels of...
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| description | An understanding of factors influencing haemoglobin (Hb) level among antenatal mothers can help healthcare providers assess, take appropriate action and manage anaemia in this risk group more effectively. A cross-sectional study was conducted in urban areas in Malaysia to determine the Hb levels of antenatal mothers and their association with various socio-economic characteristics. Data for this study were collected from pregnant women during their first antenatal check-up at three selected polyclinics in Malaysia. Anaemia in pregnancy was determined by the Hb level recorded during the first and the last antenatal visits. Determination of Hb was either by a photo calorimetric method or by the Sahliís method. A structured self-administered questionnaire was used to identify the factors influencing Hb level among the antenatal mothers. This study found that 73 out of 217 mothers (33%) were anaemic in that their Hb levels were below 11.00 g/dl. The findings also suggested that Hb levels among the antenatal mothers were influenced by various factors such as education level, occupation, and family income. Anaemia was generally more common among antenatal mothers who had a lower level of education and who were from a background of lower family income. |
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| spelling | upm-419572016-04-06T03:13:24Z http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/41957/ Anemia among antenatal mother in urban Malaysia Soh, Kim Lam Mohd Tohit, Eusni Rahayu Japar, Salimah Soh, Kim Geok Ab Rahman, Norhaslinda Abdul Raman, Rosna An understanding of factors influencing haemoglobin (Hb) level among antenatal mothers can help healthcare providers assess, take appropriate action and manage anaemia in this risk group more effectively. A cross-sectional study was conducted in urban areas in Malaysia to determine the Hb levels of antenatal mothers and their association with various socio-economic characteristics. Data for this study were collected from pregnant women during their first antenatal check-up at three selected polyclinics in Malaysia. Anaemia in pregnancy was determined by the Hb level recorded during the first and the last antenatal visits. Determination of Hb was either by a photo calorimetric method or by the Sahliís method. A structured self-administered questionnaire was used to identify the factors influencing Hb level among the antenatal mothers. This study found that 73 out of 217 mothers (33%) were anaemic in that their Hb levels were below 11.00 g/dl. The findings also suggested that Hb levels among the antenatal mothers were influenced by various factors such as education level, occupation, and family income. Anaemia was generally more common among antenatal mothers who had a lower level of education and who were from a background of lower family income. Scientific Research Publishing 2015-03-18 Article PeerReviewed application/pdf en http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/41957/1/41957.pdf Soh, Kim Lam and Mohd Tohit, Eusni Rahayu and Japar, Salimah and Soh, Kim Geok and Ab Rahman, Norhaslinda and Abdul Raman, Rosna (2015) Anemia among antenatal mother in urban Malaysia. Journal of Biosciences and Medicines, 3 (3). pp. 6-11. ISSN 2327-5081; ESSN: 2327-509X http://www.scirp.org/journal/PaperInformation.aspx?PaperID=54772 10.4236/jbm.2015.33002 |
| spellingShingle | Soh, Kim Lam Mohd Tohit, Eusni Rahayu Japar, Salimah Soh, Kim Geok Ab Rahman, Norhaslinda Abdul Raman, Rosna Anemia among antenatal mother in urban Malaysia |
| title | Anemia among antenatal mother in urban Malaysia |
| title_full | Anemia among antenatal mother in urban Malaysia |
| title_fullStr | Anemia among antenatal mother in urban Malaysia |
| title_full_unstemmed | Anemia among antenatal mother in urban Malaysia |
| title_short | Anemia among antenatal mother in urban Malaysia |
| title_sort | anemia among antenatal mother in urban malaysia |
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