Reproductive System & Sexual Disorders: Current Research
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Genanew Timerga

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• Research Article
  Pregnancy Anaemia Prevalence and Associated Factors among Women Attending Ante Natal Care in North Shoa Zone, Ethiopia
  Author(s): Fantahun Ayenew, Yohannes Abere and Genanew Timerga Fantahun Ayenew, Yohannes Abere and Genanew Timerga
  
  Background: Anaemia is a global public health problem affecting both developing and developed countries with major consequences on human health as well as social and economic development. Anaemia in pregnancy is a condition with effects that may be deleterious to mothers and fetuses. Indeed, it is a known risk factor for many maternal and fetal complications. Objective: The study was aimed at assessing the prevalence of anaemia and associated factors among pregnant mothers attending Ante Natal Care Service in North Shoa Zone, Ethiopia. Methods: Institution based cross sectional study design was conducted in Debre Berhan Health Institutions from September to December 2013. Antenatal care service providers in the respective health facilities collected the data by interview and laboratory tests using structured and semi .. View More»
  DOI: 10.4172/2161-038X.1000135

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