Journal of Hematology & Thromboembolic Diseases
Open Access
ISSN: 2329-8790
ISSN: 2329-8790
Department of Public Health, Addis Ababa University, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Research Article
Postpartum Anemia and Associated Factors among Lactating Women Visiting Public Health Centers in OdoShakisso District, Oromia Region, South West Ethiopia: A Cross Sectional Study.
Author(s): Tadesse Shebiti, Yadeta Dessie, Hussein Mohammed Gena and Gudina Egata*
Background: Anemia is one of the most serious public health problems worldwide. Although anemia during pregnancy has been adequately investigated, very little is known about postpartum anemia in low income countries like Ethiopia.
Objective: To assess the magnitude of anemia and associated factors among lactating women visiting public health centers in the study area.
Methods: Facility-based cross-sectional study design was used among randomly selected 509 lactating women who have given birth in the last 6 months prior to the study period. Data were collected using a pretested structured questionnaire. Blood samples were collected to determine hemoglobin concentration using a battery-operated portable hemo cue analyzer. Hemoglobin (Hgb) level was measured in gram per deciliter (g/dl). The stool examination was perf.. View More»
DOI:
10.35248/2329-8790.24.12.586