Factors contributing to anemia among antenatal mothers in Garissa County, Kenya
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2013-03
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Kampala International University. School of Health Sciences Western Campus
Abstract
The objective of the study was to determine factors contributing to anemia among antenatal mothers in Garissa County, Kenya.
It was a cross-sectional study carried out in the study area and one hundred respondents were interviewed and the majority (62%) were in the age group between 18-27 years with 95% married and the major religion being Islam. The study finding shows that 54% and 12% had moderate and severe anemia respectively with 38% having a positive malaria parasite on slide examination and anaemia was common in the second and third trimester, 42%.
Poverty and illiteracy was at an alarming rate as most of the respondents (82%) had no formal education while 83% had no major source of income. Most of respondents, 98% received ferrous and folate supplements and insecticide treated nets (52%) during their antenatal visits and net use rate stood at 69%.
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A research project submitted in partial fulfillment of requirements for the award of bachelor of medicine and bachelor of surgery at Kampala International University
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Anemia, Antenatal, Garissa County, Kenya