ANEMIA DURING ANTENATAL PERIOD;

EVALUATION OF DIFFERENT RELATED PARAMETERS IN PREGNANT WOMEN

Abstract

Anemia is a common deficiency disorder in females of Pakistan during their reproductive bodies. Objectives: To evaluate anemia in pregnant women, to study prevalence type and management of anemia. Design: Prospective study. Setting; Jinnah Teaching Hospital Lahore. Period: From
01.01.2004 to30.04 2004. Material & Method There were 100 females having two age groups 18-35 years and 36-50 years. Proper history with special emphasis on age, parity and symptoms were taken. Antenatal anemia was evaluated on the basis of history, clinical signs, symptoms and complete blood counts. Results: Iron deficiency anemia (80%) was found to be most common disorder. Urban and rural split depicts 60% and 40% respectively. The 25% subjected had mild anemia and 15% were asymptomatic. Standard treatment was advised according to severity of anemia. In country like Pakistan, Health Education is imperative and is necessarily needed to address this issue which is important for the outcome of any pregnancy.