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.
Authors
- Robert Mash (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7373-0774)
- Mulimisi Ramavhuya
Institutions
- Stellenbosch University (ZA)
Publication Details
- Journal
- South African Family Practice
- Published
- 2025-10-07
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.4102/safp.v67i1.6182
- Primary Topic
- Iron Metabolism and Disorders
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00