Prevalence and associated factors of anemia among pregnant women attending antenatal care at Wolaita Sodo University comprehensive Specialized Hospital, Southern Ethiopia

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International Journal of Africa Nursing Sciences Pub Date : 2026-01-01 Epub Date: 2026-01-07 DOI:10.1016/j.ijans.2026.100978

Bargude Balta , Selamawit Degefu , Esayas Tamirat , Hizkel Yaya , Mulualeme Nigusie , Alemu Bogale

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Abstract

Introduction

Pregnancy-related anemia remains a major public health problem in low-income countries. However, its prevalence and associated factors have not been adequately studied in Wolaita Sodo, Southern Ethiopia. This study aimed to assess the prevalence and predictors of anemia among pregnant women in South Ethiopia in 2024.

Method

A facility-based cross-sectional study was conducted among pregnant women attending antenatal care (ANC) at WSUCSH. We included all 309 pregnant women consecutively during the study period until this number was achieved. Two trained laboratory technologists collected 3 mL of venous blood and stool specimens, while three trained nurses collected socio-demographic, reproductive, clinical, and dietary data. Hemoglobin concentration was measured using an automated Zybio hematology analyzer. Data were entered into Epi Info 7 and exported to SPSS version 26 for analysis. Bivariable and multivariable logistic regression analyses were performed to identify factors independently associated with anemia.

Result

The prevalence of anemia in pregnancy was 31 % (95 % CI: 26.2–36.8), with 72 % of cases classified as mild, 25.8 % moderate, and 2.2 % severe. Education level (AOR = 2.3; 95 % CI: 1.1–5; p = 0.04) and dietary diversity (AOR = 12.5; 95 % CI: 4–34.2; p = 0.001) were significant predictors, with women lacking formal education and those with inadequate dietary diversity at higher risk.

Conclusion

Anemia among pregnant women in the study area represents a moderate public health concern. Education level and dietary diversity were key predictors, underscoring the need for targeted educational and nutritional interventions to reduce anemia during pregnancy.

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在埃塞俄比亚南部Wolaita Sodo大学综合专科医院接受产前护理的孕妇中贫血的患病率及相关因素

妊娠相关性贫血仍然是低收入国家的一个主要公共卫生问题。然而，在埃塞俄比亚南部的Wolaita Sodo，其流行情况和相关因素尚未得到充分研究。本研究旨在评估2024年南埃塞俄比亚孕妇贫血的患病率和预测因素。方法采用一项以医院为基础的横断面研究，对在wsush接受产前护理（ANC）的孕妇进行调查。我们在研究期间连续纳入了所有309名孕妇，直到达到这个数字。两名训练有素的实验室技术人员采集了3ml静脉血和粪便标本，三名训练有素的护士收集了社会人口统计学、生殖、临床和饮食数据。使用自动化Zybio血液学分析仪测量血红蛋白浓度。数据输入Epi Info 7，导出到SPSS 26进行分析。进行双变量和多变量logistic回归分析，以确定与贫血独立相关的因素。结果妊娠期贫血患病率为31% (95% CI: 26.2 ~ 36.8)，其中轻度占72%，中度占25.8%，重度占2.2%。教育水平（AOR = 2.3; 95% CI: 1.1-5; p = 0.04）和饮食多样性（AOR = 12.5; 95% CI: 4-34.2; p = 0.001）是显著的预测因素，缺乏正规教育的女性和饮食多样性不足的女性风险更高。结论研究区孕妇贫血具有中等公共卫生问题。教育水平和饮食多样性是关键的预测因素，强调需要有针对性的教育和营养干预，以减少怀孕期间的贫血。

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International Journal of Africa Nursing Sciences Nursing-Nursing (all)

CiteScore

2.40

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0.00%

发文量

114

审稿时长

21 weeks

期刊介绍： International Journal of Africa Nursing Sciences (IJANS) is an international scientific journal published by Elsevier. The broad-based journal was founded on two key tenets, i.e. to publish the most exciting research with respect to the subjects of Nursing and Midwifery in Africa, and secondly, to advance the international understanding and development of nursing and midwifery in Africa, both as a profession and as an academic discipline. The fully refereed journal provides a forum for all aspects of nursing and midwifery sciences, especially new trends and advances. The journal call for original research papers, systematic and scholarly review articles, and critical papers which will stimulate debate on research, policy, theory or philosophy of nursing as related to nursing and midwifery in Africa, technical reports, and short communications, and which will meet the journal''s high academic and ethical standards. Manuscripts of nursing practice, education, management, and research are encouraged. The journal values critical scholarly debate on issues that have strategic significance for educators, practitioners, leaders and policy-makers of nursing and midwifery in Africa. The journal publishes the highest quality scholarly contributions reflecting the diversity of nursing, and is also inviting international scholars who are engaged with nursing and midwifery in Africa to contribute to the journal. We will only publish work that demonstrates the use of rigorous methodology as well as by publishing papers that highlight the theoretical underpinnings of nursing and midwifery as it relates to the Africa context.