Prevalence of Anemia and its Associated Factors among Antenatal Care Attendees in the Public Health Facilities of Pawi District, Northwest, Ethiopia, 2020

Abstract

Anemia is a medical disorder and in pregnant women, it is diagnosed when the hemoglobin level of red blood cells less than 11 grams/deciliter, which reduces oxygen-carrying capacity of red blood cells to tissues. It is a major public health problem for pregnant mothers. Anemia is largely preventable and easily treatable, if detected in time, however, it remains one of the causes of maternal and neonatal morbidity and mortality especially in developing countries. Understanding the prevalence of anemia and its associated factors would help in its preventive and therapeutic measures.