Abstract
Background: Anemia in pregnancy, often due to undernutrition, has far-reaching consequences on maternal and child health, including significant increase in maternal and perinatal morbidity and mortality. This study therefore determined the prevalence of anemia and its associated factors, among pregnant women in Sagamu, Southwest Nigeria. Methods: A cross-sectional descriptive study was carried out among 400 pregnant women accessing antenatal care at urban Primary Health Centers in Sagamu, Ogun State, Nigeria, selected via multi-stage sampling. Data was collected with the aid of a semi-structured, interviewer-administered questionnaire. Hemoglobin concentration and anthropometric measurements were carried out. Data was analyzed using SPSS 17.00; relevant descriptive and inferential statistics were calculated, with level of significance (p) set at 0.05). Conclusions: Anemia in pregnancy is still of public health importance among pregnant women in Sagamu and associated with household food insecurity. Interventions targeted at improving household food security will help significantly to reduce anemia in pregnancy.
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