Frequency of Anemia in Females with Short Interpregnancy Interval

Abstract

Objective: To determine the frequency of anemia in pregnant women having short interpregnancy interval.

Study Design: Cross-sectional study

Place and Duration of Study: This study was conducted at the Department of Gynae, Lady Willingdon Hospital, Lahore from 1^st January 2022 to 30^th June 2022.

Materials and Methods: Two hundred and twenty five females meeting inclusion criteria were included in the study. Basic information like age, parity, gestational age at enrolment was noted after taking an informed consent. All the pregnant women with short interpregnancy interval as per operational definition were included in the study. From all females three milliliters of venous blood sample was drawn and sent to the hospital laboratory for hemoglobin assessment. After analysis, anemia was labeled. All patients diagnosed with anemia were treated as per standard guidelines.

Results: One hundred and fifty five (68.89%) were between 20-30 years of age whereas 70 (31.11%) were between 31-40 years of age with mean was 28.27±4.81 years. The frequency of anemia in pregnant women having short interpregnancy interval was recorded as 193 (85.78%).

Conclusion: The frequency of anemia is higher in pregnant women having short interpregnancy interval, however, our research needs validation through multicenter trials.