Women Perception about Iron Deficiency Anaemia and its Management

Abstract

Objective: The objective of this study was to assess the awareness of anemia among pregnant anemic patients and identify factors associated with the severity of the disease to facilitate its mitigation and the management of associated complications.

Methodology: This study was conducted in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, gynae 2 SIMS Lahore from April 2022 to September 2022. A sample size of 180 cases was calculated with a 95% confidence level, 5% margin of error, and an expected percentage of knowledge. Enrollment criteria included 180 females meeting the inclusion criteria. A predesigned questionnaire was employed to evaluate perceptions regarding iron deficiency anemia and its management.

Results: The study revealed a significant gap in awareness regarding iron deficiency anemia among pregnant individuals. Factors associated with disease severity were identified. The calculated incidence of anemia was found to be 23% and 52% in developed and developing countries, respectively.

Conclusion: Timely intervention frameworks and epidemiological insights were highlighted as crucial in addressing the burden of anemia. The study underscores the necessity for health specialists and policymakers to comprehend the heterogeneity of anemia as a unified entity and to initiate health awareness programs and strategies aimed at reducing its prevalence, particularly in current healthcare settings.