Anaemia and its associated factors among pregnant women in Malaysia. Malaysian Journal of Nutrition, 28 (1): 5. pp. 53-63. ISSN 1394-035X (2022)
Abstract
Despite remarkable improvement in maternal health, anaemia during pregnancy remains a significant public health threat to Malaysian women. This study aimed to determine the prevalence, severity, and associated factors of anaemia in pregnancy among pregnant mothers in Seremban, Negeri Sembilan. Methods: A total of 482 pregnant mothers were recruited using cluster sampling. Data were collected using a validated and pre-tested self-administered questionnaire consisting of four sections, namely socio-demographic and socioeconomic details, obstetric history, nutritional factors, and iron supplementation status. In this study, anaemia in pregnancy was defined as haemoglobin (Hb)
| Item Type: | Article |
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| Keywords: | Anaemia,, Maternal health, Pregnancy |
| Taxonomy: | By Niche > Food Technology > Food Industry and Trade > Nutrition |
| Local Content Hub: | Niche > Food Technology |
| Depositing User: | Rizana Mohd Radwan |
| Date Deposited: | 02 Aug 2024 09:21 |
| Last Modified: | 02 Aug 2024 09:21 |
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