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.
Charles
Alyson M
AM
Department of Epidemiology, School of Public Health, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, Alabama 35294, USA. alysoncharles12@gmail.com
Campbell-Stennett
Dianne
D
Yatich
Nelly
N
Jolly
Pauline E
PE
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