Title:
DETERMINANTS OF ANAEMIA AMONG PREGNANT WOMEN IN NIGERIA – A LITERATURE REVIEW
Authors:
WASEELAH ABDULLAH
Place:
Nigeria
Publisher:
KIT (Royal Tropical Institute) Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam (VU)
Year:
August 2024
Language:
EN
Subject:
Maternal Health – Lessons Learned
Keywords:
Anaemia, determinants, iron deficiency, pregnant women, Nigeria
Abstract:
Background: Anaemia is a significant public health issue, affecting a large percentage of pregnant women, especially in Nigeria. Despite interventions of treating and preventing anaemia, still many pregnant women are affected by anaemia-related health problems. The contributing factors for the persistence of high incidences are not fully known. While studies show high prevalence among pregnant women in Nigeria, there, however, exists a dearth of research that provides an overview of the determinants of anaemia in pregnancy in Nigeria. Objectives: The main objective of this study was to explore the direct causes, intermediate and underlying risk factors determinants of anaemia among pregnant women in Nigeria. Methodology: A literature review was conducted using the WHO anaemia framework to identify determinants of anaemia among pregnant women in Nigeria. The Scopus electronic database was searched for relevant articles. Guided by the anaemia WHO framework of anaemia aetiology, data were extracted and analysed to identify themes related to direct, intermediate, and underlying factors contributing to anaemia. Key Findings: The key results highlighted iron deficiency, malaria, HIV, and inherited red blood cell disorders as direct determinants of anaemia in pregnancy, with significant intermediate risk factors including food insecurity, poor diets, and limited access to health services. Underlying risk factors identified included low educational attainment, poverty, and cultural norms. Conclusion: The results of this study show that several levels of factors influence the prevalence of anaemia among pregnant women in Nigeria. Future research should investigate the impact of tuberculosis, water sanitation and hygiene and conflicts as determinants of anaemia.
Organization:
KIT (Royal Tropical Institute)
Country:
Amsterdam, The Netherlands
Category:
Master of Science in International Health (MIH)
Right:
@2024,WASEELAH ABDULLAH
Document type:
Thesis/dissertation
File:
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