Predictors of anemia among pregnant women in Westmoreland, Jamaica.
Anemia in pregnancy is a worldwide problem, but it is most prevalent in the developing world. This research project was conducted to determine the predictors of anemia in pregnant women in Westmoreland, Jamaica. A cross-sectional study design was conducted, and descriptive, bivariate, and multiple logistic regression analyses were used. Body mass index (BMI), mid-upper arm circumference (MUAC), and the number of antenatal care visits showed a statistically significant association with anemia. Based on the results, we believe that maintaining a healthy body weight, and frequently visiting an ANC, will help to lower the prevalence of anemia among pregnant women in Westmoreland.
Department of Epidemiology, School of Public Health, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, Alabama 35294, USA. alysoncharles12@gmail.com
Alyson M
AM
Charles
Dianne
D
Campbell-Stennett
Nelly
N
Yatich
Pauline E
PE
Jolly
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D018798:Anemia, Iron-Deficiency / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000517:prevention & control; D001132:Arm / Q000033:anatomy & histology*; D001823:Body Composition; D015992:Body Mass Index; D001835:Body Weight; D015897:Comorbidity; D003430:Cross-Sectional Studies; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007563:Jamaica / Q000453:epidemiology; D011247:Pregnancy; D011250:Pregnancy Complications, Hematologic / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000517:prevention & control; D011295:Prenatal Care / Q000379:methods; D015995:Prevalence; D011379:Prognosis; D012044:Regression Analysis; D012307:Risk Factors; D013851:Thinness / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000517:prevention & control; D016387:Women's Health; D055815:Young Adult