Prevalence, Risk Factors and Prescribing Trends of Iron Deficiency Anemia in Pregnancy at a Tertiary Care Hospital, India

Abstract

Background: Iron deficiency anemia is one of the most prevalent nutritional problem affecting pregnant women in India. Untreated Iron deficiency anemia has significant adverse feto-maternal consequences. Methodology: A record based retrospective study was conducted to determine the prevalence, its associated risk factors and prescribing trends of Iron deficiency in pregnancy at a tertiary care hospital, Gujarat, India. Hb% less than 11 gm% will be considered as anemic. Demographic data, history of pregnancy, laboratory data and prescribing practice were recorded in the predesigned case report form.