Observation of Iron Status among Pregnant Women

Abstract

Introduction: The observation of iron status among pregnant women in rural Bangladesh is an important issue as it can have a significant impact on the health and well-being of both the mother and the child. Iron deficiency anemia is a common problem among pregnant women in developing countries and can lead to a variety of complications during pregnancy, delivery, and postpartum. Aim of the study: The aim of the study was to observe the general iron status of pregnant women in Rural Bangladesh. Methods& Materials: This prospective observational study was conducted at the Department of Gynaecology, Sonargaon Seba General Hospital, Sonargaon, Narayanganj, Bangladesh. The study duration was 1 year, during which period, data from a total of 113 pregnant women were collected who had been admitted to the study hospital. Results: The study recruited 113 pregnant women in rural Bangladesh, the majority of them were between the ages of 15-25 and were housewives. The results showed that 77.88% had low hemoglobin levels, 55.75% had low ferritin levels, 67.26% were multi-gravida, the mean age was 22.99 years, the mean weight was 58.53 kg, the mean hemoglobin level was 10.824 mg/dl, and mean ferritin level was 17.35 mg/dl.Conclusion: The study found that the majority of the participants had low Hemoglobin and ferritin levels, indicating a concern for iron deficiency anemia. The results suggest that interventions, such as iron supplementation and nutrition education, are needed to improve the iron status of pregnant women in this population.