Anemia among lactating mothers in kokang, myanmar.
ANEMIA AMONG LACTATING MOTHERS IN KOKANG, MYANMAR.
Southeast Asian J Trop Med Public Health. 2016 11;47(6):1298-1305
Authors: Zhao A, Cao S, Gao H, Xiao Q, Win N, Zhang Y
Abstract
Anemia is an important public health problem among lactating mothers
in the developing countries. The aim of the study was to determine the prevalence
of anemia in lactating mothers in Kokang, Myanmar and its associated risk
factors. We conducted a cross sectional study of 65 lactating mothers during
June-October 2014. Each participant filled out a questionnaire asking about diet,
source of drinking water, health status, socioeconomic and demographic factors.
Each participant was also evaluated anthropometrically and had blood taken to
determine their hemoglobin and their iron, copper, zinc, calcium, and magnesium
levels. The prevalence rate of anemia (hemoglobin 81-120 g/l) in study subjects was
73.8%, and 10.8% had severe anemia (hemoglobin ≤ 80 g/l). Factors of malnutrition
(mid-upper arm circumference < 23.5 cm, p = 0.013), iron deficiency (serum iron
concentration < 6.6 mmol/l, p = 0.008), and source of drinking water (p = 0.031)
were related to anemia. Fifty-six point three percent of women with anemia had
a low serum iron level. Anemia was common among study subjects in Kokang.
Since a large portion of women in our study with anemia had a low serum iron
level, we conclude the major cause of anemia in our study was iron deficiency.
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Source: Southeast Asian Journal of Tropical Medicine and Public Health - Category: Tropical Medicine Tags: Southeast Asian J Trop Med Public Health Source Type: research
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