Anaemia and Risk Factors In Lactating Mothers: A Concern In Africa

Emmanuel Ifeanyi Obeagu; Yakubu Sunday Bot; Getrude Uzoma Obeagu; Esther U. Alum; Okechukwu Paul-Chima Ugwu

Anaemia and Risk Factors In Lactating Mothers: A Concern In Africa

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2023

Authors

Emmanuel Ifeanyi Obeagu

Yakubu Sunday Bot

Getrude Uzoma Obeagu

Esther U. Alum

Okechukwu Paul-Chima Ugwu

Publisher

International Journal of Innovative and Applied Research

Abstract

Anaemia is the most common nutritional deficiency indicator and health status in the world affecting about one third of the global population. Taking iron supplement during pregnancy is associated with reduction in anaemia among lactating mothers. The risk of anaemia in lactating mothers reduces with intake of iron supplement during pregnancy. Based on the study findings the researcher recommends the following. All lactating mothers should be encouraged by health team, starting with Village Health Team (VHTs) up to the facility level for regular haemoglobin checkup. Massive nutritional education should always be carried out on every antenatal and postnatal visit.

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http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12493/14509

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