Cherie Russell, Katherine E Sievert, Sarah Dickie, Priscila Pereira Machado
The use of food processing terminology in Australian news media: a content analysis
Public health nutrition
anemia remains major global public health issue affecting around 248 worlds population developing developed countries pregnant women developing countries particularly susceptible 382 affected worldwide anemia also major contributor maternal mortality 510000 maternal deaths globally 20 occur developing countries related anemia iron deficiency anemia prevalent form impacting 13 22 billion individuals 50 women reproductive age study aimed assess prevalence associated factors anemia pregnant women attending antenatal care anc hargeisa group hospital hgh somaliland crosssectional study included 360 pregnant women sought anc hgh july 15 august 6 2023 study subjects selected using systematic random sampling data collected structured questionnaires participants current medical charts including hemoglobin levels data analysis performed using spss software version 20 study revealed overall prevalence anemia among pregnant women 506 95 ci 4540 5572 anemia severity categorized mild 330 moderate 549 severe 121 factors statistically associated anemia included gestational age third trimester aor 3248 95 ci 14917074 lack anc visits aor 6828 95 ci 196623721 absence iron supplementation aor 29588 95 ci 2922299713 notably higher consumption meat per week associated reduced risk anemia aor 0198 95 ci 01040379 study underscores severity anemia pregnant women within range considered severe public health problem crucial emphasize effective prenatal care improve dietary practices promote provision iron supplements enhanced maternal education anemia anc visits potential reduce anemia prevalence mitigate adverse maternal neonatal outcomes