Engmann, C.Adanu, R.Lu, T.Bose, C.Lozoff, B.2013-06-182017-10-162013-06-182017-10-162008-04Engmann, C., Adanu, R., Lu, T. -., Bose, C., &Lozoff, B. (2008). Anemia and iron deficiency in pregnant Ghanaian women from urban areas. International Journal of Gynecology and Obstetrics, 101(1), 62-66.00207292http://197.255.68.203/handle/123456789/3480Objectives: To determine the prevalence and identify risk factors for iron deficiency and anemia in pregnant Ghanaian women from urban areas. Methods: A cross-sectional study of 452 healthy pregnant women receiving prenatal care in Accra, Ghana, was conducted. A sociodemographic health questionnaire was performed and hematologic parameters were measured. Logistic regression methods were used to identify risk factors for anemia and iron status. Results: Complete data were available for 428 women. Anemia (hemoglobin < 11 g/dL) was present in 144 (34%), iron deficiency (ferritin ≤ 16 μg/L) in 69 (16%), and iron deficiency anemia in 32 (7.5%) women. The adjusted odds ratio (OR) for anemia was 3.4 and 9.8 if iron deficiency and malaria parasitemia were present, respectively; the OR was 0.6 if women were at ≥ 36 weeks of pregnancy. The adjusted OR for iron deficiency was 2.7 if women were at ≥ 36 weeks of pregnancy and 0.12 if they had sickle trait. Conclusion: Although anemia and iron deficiency remain substantial problems in pregnant Ghanaian women from urban areas, their prevalence is less than previously reported. © 2007 International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics.enEMTREE drug terms: hemoglobin EMTREE medical terms: adult; anemia; article; controlled study; female; Ghana; hematological parameters; hemoglobin blood level; human; iron deficiency; logistic regression analysis; major clinical study; malaria; measurement; outcome assessment; parasitemia; pregnancy; prevalence; priority journal; questionnaire; risk; risk factor; urban area MeSH: Adolescent; Adult; Anemia, Iron-Deficiency; Cross-Sectional Studies; Female; Ferritins; Ghana; Hemoglobins; Humans; Iron; Pregnancy; Prevalence; Questionnaires; Risk Factors; Urban PopulationArticle