Prevalence of Anemia, Iron Deficiency, and Associated factors among pregnant women attending health center in rural sub-Sahara African setting
TL;DR
To precisely determine the prevalence and identify the associated risk factors of anemia among pregnant women attending the resource - limited health center of Shyorongi Health, in Rwanda, a cross sectional study was proposed and executed.
Abstract
Introduction: Gestational anemia is a severe health concern among the general population worldwide, and it significantly affects the health conditions of the mother, child, and fetus in many countries of the world especially in rural areas of sub-Saharan. This cross sectional study was therefore proposed and executed to precisely determine the prevalence and identify the associated risk factors of anemia among pregnant women attending the resource - limited health center of Shyorongi Health, in Rwanda. Methods: This was a cross-sectional study design. We recruited 285 participants from April 2025 to July 2025. Data was collected in two major aspects: the participants were required to fill in a structured questionnaire, and also, biological samples were taken. The samples of the blood were later examined to determine a complete blood count, C-reactive protein (CRP), and the level of ferritin to comprehensively assess the iron status and the inflammatory mechanisms. Findings: The analysis showed that the