Prevalence of iron deficiency anemia and some related factors among pregnant women referred to healthcare centers in Bandar Lengeh, Iran, in 2015

Abstract

Background: Iron deficiency anemia (IDA) during pregnancy is a common nutritional disorder with adverse effects for the baby, such as premature birth and low birth weight, and the mother, such as cardiovascular symptoms and reduced physical and mental strength. Therefore, identifying factors affective on IDA will assist the improvement of the health of the mother and fetus. This study aimed to determine the prevalence of IDA in the first and third trimester of pregnancy and some related factors in pregnant women referred to healthcare centers in Bandar Lengeh, Iran, in 2015.