Anaemia in pregnancy: A survey of prevalence and associated factors in Vhembe District, South Africa

The prevalence of anaemia in pregnancy in the Vhembe District represents a moderate public health concern. This study adds to the expanding body of knowledge on maternal health by emphasizing food insecurity as a key contributing factor to anaemia in pregnancy.Contribution: The findings provide locally relevant data that can inform targeted interventions, including integrated food and nutrition support programs within antenatal care services.

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South African Family Practice
Published
2025-10-07
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https://doi.org/10.4102/safp.v67i1.6182
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Iron Metabolism and Disorders
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Anaemia in pregnancy: A survey of prevalence and associated factors in Vhembe District, South Africa

Robert Mash, Mulimisi Ramavhuya
South African Family Practice
Iron Metabolism and Disorders
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Anaemia in pregnancy: A survey of prevalence and associated factors in Vhembe District, South Africa

Robert Mash, Mulimisi Ramavhuya
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Abstract

The prevalence of anaemia in pregnancy in the Vhembe District represents a moderate public health concern. This study adds to the expanding body of knowledge on maternal health by emphasizing food insecurity as a key contributing factor to anaemia in pregnancy.Contribution: The findings provide locally relevant data that can inform targeted interventions, including integrated food and nutrition support programs within antenatal care services.

South African Family PracticeVol. 67(1)
Stellenbosch University (ZA)
Openalex Percentile: Top 64%
Iron Metabolism and Disorders
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