Evaluation the anemia status among preeclamptic pregnants in hospital inpatients from Sanliurfa, Turkey

Abstract

Pre-eclampsia is common in the region who are underserved to antenatal care services and constitute risk of anemia.To evaluate the anemia status and its contributing factors in pregnant women a diagnosis of Pre-Eclampsia. This cross-sectional study was conducted from October 2012 to January 2013. This study involved 128 pregnant women hospitalized with a diagnosis of Pre-Eclampsia who consented to being study subjects were included. Statistical analysis was performed using descriptive statistics, Chi-square test, Student's t-test, ANOVA and Pearson's correlation, Binary logistic regression coefficient. Average (±1 SD) and percent frequency values were: Age, 31.53±6.43 years; parity 2.96±1.51; cesarean section at last birth, 40.6%; unplanned pregnancy, 28.1%; use of iron and vitamin pills, 100%; presence of anemia (i.e. blood hemoglobin (Hb) <11), 25%; average Hb, 11.93±1.49 g/dL; and hematocrit (Hct), 35.33±4.05%. No significant effect of the considered socio-demographic factors was observed. A significant difference was observed in the frequency of anemia between patients whose preceding delivery had been by cesarean section and those with regular delivery (32.7% vs. 11.6%, respectively, p=0.044). Statistically significant negative correlation could be detected between pregnancy intervals and anemia (OR, 0.74). Anemia is important factor in the etiology of PreEclampsia, despite access to sufficient prenatal care, these pregnant patients is common frequently. Previous delivery method appears to play a role in the development of anemia. These pregnant patients may be at increased risk due not only to Pre-Eclampsia but also to their anemia.