Gynecology & Obstetrics
Open Access
ISSN: 2161-0932
ISSN: 2161-0932
Department of Gynaecology-Obstetrics, University of Yaounde, Cameroon
Research
Comparative study on the hematological profile in the Third Trimester in Multiple and Singleton pregnancies in Two Regions of Cameroon.
Author(s): Wilfried Loic Tatsipie*, Julius Sama Dohbit, Serge Foubi Guifo, Brenda Mbicho, Esther Ngo Um Meka, Isidore Tompeen, Claude Cyrille Noa Ndoua, Junie Annick Ntsama Metogo and Madye Ange Ngo Dingom
Objectives: We aimed in this study to elaborate data on the epidemiological, hemoglobin and clinical profiles, factors associated with anemia and evaluate nutritional habits of pregnant women in the third trimester of pregnancy in multiple and singleton pregnancies in two regions, Cameroon.
Methods: We conducted a cross-sectional study assessment with 317 women in third trimester. Anemia was diagnosed using HEMOCUE® HB 301 after withdrawal of a sample of capillary blood and hemoglobin concentration<11 g/dl was classified as anemic in the third trimester of pregnancy according to the WHO criteria. A structured questionnaire was used as a tool to collect sociodemographic characteristics, individual's obstetrical and medical histories and the results of the hemoglobin levels noted.
Results: The prevalence of anemia.. View More»
DOI:
DOI: 10.35248/2161-0932.22.12.596