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• TITLE: Prevalence and Factors Associated with Anemia Pregnancy in a Group of Moroccan Pregnant Women

  AUTHORS: Nadia Hasswane, Amal Bouziane, Mustapha Mrabet, Fatima Zahra Laamiri, H. Aguenaou, Amina Barkat

  KEYWORDS: Pregnancy, Anemia, Iron, Risk Factors, Morocco

  JOURNAL NAME: Journal of Biosciences and Medicines, Vol.3 No.10, October 21, 2015

  ABSTRACT: Background: Pregnancy is typically accompanied by an increase of micronutrient requirements in general and especially iron. This increased need may be an additional risk factor for developing anemia. Purpose of the study: The aim of this study is to provide data on the prevalence of anemia of pregnancy in the maternity ward of the regional hospital in the city of Temara, and examine risk factors that may expose women to anemia during pregnancy. Materiel and Methods: A prospective cross-sectional study of a year was conducted to the hospital Sidi Lahcen in the city of Temara. Sociodemographic and nutritional data were collected through a questionnaire, obstetric and medical histories of women in labor and the results of biological tests were recorded from the patient obstetric file. Results: Among the 849 women surveyed, 690 (82%) had performed a blood count, and among these 117 (16.8%) were found anemic, with the following proportions: 57.6% had mild anemia, 41.5% had moderate anemia and a minority (0.8%) had severe anemia. The pregnant women aged over 35 years were the most exposed to anemia during pregnancy (47%) compared with younger women (p