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Title: Impact of anaemia in pregnancy on maternal and fetal wellbeing in Oman: a retrospective study
Authors: Gimono, Phiona $Other$Other
Aljezawi, Ma’en$Other$Other
Alkhawaldeh, Abdullah $Other$Other
ALBashtawy, Mohammed$Other$Other
Salameh
Batran, $Other$Palestinian
Ayed, Ahmad$AAUP$Palestinian
Khalifeh, Anas $Other$Other
Oweidat, Islam$Other$Other
Rababa, Mohammad$Other$Other
Suliman, Mohammad $Other$Other
Abdalrahim, Asem$Other$Other
Bani Hani, Salam$Other$Other
ALBashtawy, Zaid $Other$Other
Keywords: Anaemia
Oman
Pregnancy complications
Retrospective study
Issue Date: 2-Sep-2024
Publisher: British Journal of Midwifery
Abstract: Background/Aims Anaemia is associated with negative outcomes for both mothers and infants. Better understanding of its consequences could lead to improved guidelines for screening and treatment. The aim of this study was to investigate anaemia in pregnancy and adverse maternal and fetal outcomes among pregnant women in Oman. Methods This retrospective study examined the medical records of women who gave birth at a university hospital in Oman over a 3-year period. Chi-squared tests were used for data analysis. Results A total of 723 pregnant women were included, with 62.8% diagnosed with anaemia. Anaemia was significantly associated with preterm birth (P=0.037), low birth weight (P=0.009), intrauterine growth restriction (P=0.002) and postpartum heamorrhage (P=0.019). Conclusions Anaemia is a significant health concern for pregnant women in Oman. Further research will provide more data on its effects, informing targeted interventions and policy enhancements. Implications for practice Early antenatal screening, targeted iron supplementation, nutritional education, appropriate treatment and active management during birth would help address this issue.
URI: http://repository.aaup.edu/jspui/handle/123456789/2540
ISSN: ISSN:0969-4900
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