IJSR - International Journal of Scientific Research

Dr. Pernenkil Srinivasa Rao; A.Naga Bindhusri; Dr D Anusha; Dr Vijayalakshmi Udipi Badikillaya

Volume : VIII, Issue : VIII, August - 2019

Severity of Anemia in the last trimester of Pregnancy in a tertiary hospital in Andhra Pradesh

Dr. Pernenkil Srinivasa Rao, A. Naga Bindhusri, Dr D Anusha, Dr Vijayalakshmi Udipi Badikillaya

Abstract :

Background: Anaemia in pregnancy is a burning health problem in India. There is an increased risk of low birth weight, maternal mortality and morbidity in anemic pregnancies. Objective: To estimate severity of anaemia in the last trimester of pregnancy. Methods: A cross–sectional study among pregnant women, in their last trimester. Only booked cases at DrPSIMS&RFHospital were enrolled in the study. LablifeH3Dautomated analyzer was used for estimation of haemoglobin, MCV&MCH. Results: The study revealed that 73.54 % of pregnant women in their last trimester were anaemic and their mean Hb was 10.46 ± 1.55 g/dl, mean MCV was 72.22 ± 9.21 fl and their mean MCH was 26.15 ± 3.4pg. Among them, 63.23% had mild anaemia, 10.32% had moderate anaemic & none had severe anaemia. In Mild anaemia, the mean Hb was 9.97 ± 0.56 g/dl while in moderate anaemia, the mean Hb was 8.07 ± 0.4 g/dl