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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 |
Appears in Collections: | Faculty & Staff Scientific Research publications |
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