مدى انتشار فقر الدم والعوامل المرتبطة به بين النساء في سن الإنجاب في مديرية الشحر -اليمن

Abstract

Background: Anemia affects one-quarter of the world´s population, it is common among women of childbearing age. Objective: To determine the prevalence and associated factors of anemia in childbearing age women in Al-Shihr district, Yemen. Methods: A cross-sectional analytical study design was conducted, at Out Patient Clinics in public hospital and Primary Health Care Centers in Al-Shihr district, 400 non-pregnant women of childbearing age were selected by convenience sampling, the data were collected by interviewing eligible women and reporting the answers in pre-tested structured questionnaire. Anthropometric measurements and blood samples were taken. Complete blood count was measured using coulter cellular analysis system, SPSS used for Data processing and analysis. Descriptive statistics, Chi square test and multivariate logistic regression analysis were measured. Results. Mean hemoglobin was11.7± (1.3) g/dl, (95% CI 11.5-11.8). Anemia (Hb <12g/dL) was present in 55% (220) women. Multivariate logistic regression revealed that whether duration of menstruation up to seven days (OR 2.650, P value.011), equal or more than eight days (OR 3.283, P = 0.004), using Intra Uterine Device (IUD) as contraceptive method (OR 3.884, P =.003), having past history of anemia (OR1.805, P =.012) and low body mass index (BMI) (OR 2.280, P =.045) were associated with increased risk of anemia, whereas age group (25-35) (OR .40, P =.001) was associated with reduced risk of anemia. Conclusion: Anemia among women of childbearing age is sever public health problem and high prevalence. Identification the risk factors should be consider for prevention and control strategies of anemia among Non-Pregnant Women at childbearing age.