A Study on Prevalence and Risk Factors of Anaemia among Pregnant Women Admitted in Antenatal Ward in a Tertiary Care Centre

Background: In underdeveloped nations like India, anaemia is one of the main causes of pregnancy-related illness and death, which ultimately has an impact on the foetus and the mother. A developing foetus is entirely dependent on its mother for development and maturity. In India, anaemia affects over 56% of women and is one of the nutritional deficient illnesses. It is among the causes of pregnancy-related foetal complications and maternal fatalities. Aim and Objectives: The objectives of this research were to evaluate the prevalence of anaemia and identify anaemia risk factors in expectant mothers at a tertiary care facility in Central India. Materials and Methods: The Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology at a Central India tertiary care facility carried out a descriptive cross-sectional research. 52 pregnant women made up the entire sample, and they were questioned using a self-structured questionnaire to gather data and classify anaemia based on the Indian Council of Medical Research’s (ICMR) standards. Results: After providing written informed permission, 52 expectant women were hospitalised and chosen as the research sample. The following is the prevalence of anaemia among expectant mothers: In the current study, 18 (32.62%) were mild, 05 (09.62%) were moderately, and 01 (01.92%) were severely anemic. According to the current study, the most prevalent indicators of anaemia in pregnant women were hookworm (28.84%), chronic malaria (17.30%), H/O infection (23.08%), and intervals between births (40.38%). Conclusion: According to the report, anaemia has a high incidence rate of 44.2%. Pregnancy-related anaemia, which ultimately impacts the health of the mother and foetus, is significantly influenced by the time between pregnancy and H/O infection.