5.Frequency of Anemia in Females with Short Interpregnancy Interval
Zobia Jawad1, Rabia Wajid2, Tayba Azmat1, Mahham Janjua2, Sadia Khan3, Pareesae Humayun4
ABSTRACT
Objective: To determine the frequency of anemia in pregnant women having short interpregnancy interval.
Study Design: Cross-sectional study
Place and Duration of Study: This study was conducted at the Department of Gynae, Lady Willingdon Hospital, Lahore from 1st January 2022 to 30th June 2022.
Materials and Methods: Two hundred and twenty five females meeting inclusion criteria were included in the study. Basic information like age, parity, gestational age at enrolment was noted after taking an informed consent. All the pregnant women with short interpregnancy interval as per operational definition were included in the study. From all females three milliliters of venous blood sample was drawn and sent to the hospital laboratory for hemoglobin assessment. After analysis, anemia was labeled. All patients diagnosed with anemia were treated as per standard guidelines.
Results: One hundred and fifty five (68.89%) were between 20-30 years of age whereas 70 (31.11%) were between 31-40 years of age with mean was 28.27±4.81 years. The frequency of anemia in pregnant women having short interpregnancy interval was recorded as 193 (85.78%).
Conclusion: The frequency of anemia is higher in pregnant women having short interpregnancy interval, however, our research needs validation through multicenter trials.
Key Words: Short interpregnancy interval, Outcome, Maternal anemia
Citation of article: Jawad Z, Wajid R, Azmat T, Janjua M, Khan S, Humayun P. Frequency of Anemia in Females with Short Interpregnancy Interval. Med Forum 2022;33(9):17-20.