Prevalence of anaemia and its associated factors among lactating mothers in eastern Sudan: a cross-sectional study

Abdelbagi, Omer; Hassan, Bahaeldin; Eltayeb, Reem; ALhabardi, Nadiah; Adam, Ishag

doi:10.1093/trstmh/trac037

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“…Nevertheless, another factor that has been linked to anaemia in women is employment. In line with a previous study [16,21], our study found that lactating mothers who were employed had lower odds of having anaemia.…”

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Anaemia among adolescent girls, pregnant and lactating women in south coastal region of Bangladesh: prevalence and associated factors

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Hassan

Haque

et al. 2023

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Micronutrient deficiencies, particularly anaemia, are more likely to affect children and reproductive-aged women. Through a cross-sectional survey using multi-stage cluster-random sampling techniques, the study assessed the current anaemia status among adolescent girls, pregnant and lactating women as well as the associated factors with anaemia in this population in South-coastal Bangladesh. The average age of women was 24.0 and 15.2 years for girls. Half of the pregnant, 46% of lactating-women and 38% of adolescent-girls were assessed as anaemic. Around 20% of the respondents reported consumed more than five food groups, in last 24-hours. Risk of mild anaemia was higher among Hindu girls. Pregnant-women who washed hands after using toilet and who received 4 + ANC visits [aOR 0.35, 95% CI: 0.16–0.77, p = 0.009] had lower likelihood of having any form of anaemia. Pregnant-women who consumed > 5 food groups had less risk of anaemia (aOR: 0.14, 95% CI:0.05–0.37, p < 0.001). Second and third trimester pregnant women were more likely to be anaemic. Lactating-women who consumed > 5 food groups, who always washed hands before food preparation, received 4 + ANC visits, consumed > 90 IFA, had decreased risk of anaemia. Appropriate measures should be taken to address the substantial prevalence of anaemia among this vulnerable group.

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Anaemia among adolescent girls, pregnant and lactating women in south coastal region of Bangladesh: prevalence and associated factors

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Hassan

Haque

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“…Sociodemographic characteristics play a significant role in determining anaemia. Likewise, in other studies, lactating mothers who were employed had lower odds of having anaemia [ 28 , 34 ]. This might be due to their better decision-making autonomy resulting from their financial contributions to family, which empowered them to purchase a variety of foods and seek health facilities [ 28 ].…”

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“…Similarly, high prevalence of anaemia among lactating women was noticed in many studies conducted in Bangladesh (48%) [ 10 ], Sierra Leone (53%) [ 33 ], Mozambique (53%), Tanzania (46%), Kenia (44%) [ 3 ]. Conversely, a lower prevalence also observed in East Africa (36%), Rwanda (19%) [ 34 ], and Ethiopia (22%) [ 28 ]. Regarding the levels of anaemia status, moderate to severe anaemia was more prevalent among pregnant, and lactating women than adolescent girls.…”

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Anaemia among adolescent girls, pregnant and lactating women in the southern rural region of Bangladesh: Prevalence and risk factors

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Hassan,

Haque

et al. 2024

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Anaemia is a major public health concern in developing countries, particularly among children, adolescents, and women of reproductive age. The study aimed to assess the anaemia status among adolescent girls, pregnant, and lactating women with their contributing factors in the southern rural regions of Bangladesh. This cross-sectional study was conducted among 400 adolescent girls, 375 pregnant, and 375 lactating women using a multistage cluster-random sampling technique. Anaemia was measured through haemoglobin concentration in blood capillaries collected with a Hemocue 301 machine. Multinomial logistic regression was used to determine the factors associated with anaemia. The average age of pregnant and lactating women was 24 years and 15.2 years for girls. Overall, the prevalence of anaemia was 50% among pregnant women, 46% among lactating women, and 38% among adolescent girls. The risk of anaemia among adolescent girls was higher among non-Muslim (aOR = 2.13, 95%CI:1.05–4.31), belonged to families having >5 members (aOR = 2.24, 95%CI:1.16–4.31) while exposure to media reduced their risk (aOR = 0.33, 95%CI:0.15–0.74). Pregnant women who consumed a diversified diet, washed their hands after toilet, and received ≥4 ANC visits had a lower likelihood of developing anaemia. Lactating women who were employed, consumed a diversified diet, washed their hands before preparing food, and after toilet, had been exposed to media, received ≥4 ANC visits, and consumed ≥90 IFA, had a lower risk of developing anaemia. However, anaemia was more likely to be associated with lactating women who were non-Muslim (aOR = 3.75; 95%CI:1.26–11.22). The high prevalence of anaemia emphasizes the need to reconsider the existing strategy for the prevention and control of micronutrient deficiencies in Bangladesh.

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Prevalence of anaemia and its associated factors among lactating mothers in eastern Sudan: a cross-sectional study

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Anaemia among adolescent girls, pregnant and lactating women in south coastal region of Bangladesh: prevalence and associated factors

Anaemia among adolescent girls, pregnant and lactating women in south coastal region of Bangladesh: prevalence and associated factors

Anaemia among adolescent girls, pregnant and lactating women in the southern rural region of Bangladesh: Prevalence and risk factors

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