World Journal of Radiology and Imaging(WJRI)

PIM foundation & Medics, Tanzania

Publications

• Research Article   
  Magnitude and Predictors of Anaemia among Pregnant women attending Antenatal Clinics in Dar es salaam, Tanzania
  Author(s): Samson Peter Mvandal*, Peter Lawrence Kumbunja, Godfrey Lupoly and Joseph shugha Nhandi
  
  Background: Anaemia in pregnancy have been a cause of serious concern and burden as it contributes significantly to high maternal mortality worldwide. This study aims to explore how big the burden of anaemia in pregnant women is, how it can be reduced during antenatal clinic in order to minimize risks and complications of anaemia among pregnant women. Method: An analytical cross-sectional study design used, involved 560 pregnant women attending antenatal clinic at three regional referral hospitals in Dar es Salaam region, Tanzania, from January to June 2022. Those willing to participate and met inclusion criteria were included in the study. Data was collected by interview through a structured questionnaire. Analysis of data was done using SPSS v25.0, (p<0.001) considered statistically significant. Results: A tot.. Read More»
  

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