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[Nested case-control study on associated factors for anemia during pregnancy].
1Department of Maternal and Child Health, School of Public Health, Central South University, Changsha 410078, China.
Zhonghua Liu Xing Bing Xue Za Zhi = Zhonghua Liuxingbingxue Zazhi
|September 15, 2017
Summary
Low income, education, hair dye exposure, and early pregnancy vomiting increase anemia risk in pregnant women. Dietary factors like vitamins, meat, fish, eggs, soy milk, and milk reduce this risk.
Area of Science:
- Obstetrics and Gynecology
- Nutritional Science
- Public Health
Background:
- Anemia during pregnancy is a significant global health concern, affecting maternal and fetal outcomes.
- Identifying key risk and protective factors is crucial for effective primary prevention strategies.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate factors associated with anemia development in early pregnancy.
- To provide evidence for targeted interventions to prevent anemia in pregnant populations.
Main Methods:
- A cohort study followed pregnant women from early gestation (≤12 weeks) through childbirth.
- A nested case-control study (1:2 ratio) analyzed 380 anemic cases and 760 controls.
- Logistic regression identified risk and protective factors for pregnancy anemia.
Main Results:
- Risk factors included low family income, low educational attainment, pre-pregnancy hair dye use, and early pregnancy vomiting.
- Protective factors involved intake of vitamin/trace element supplements, frequent consumption of meat, fish, eggs, soy milk, and milk.
Conclusions:
- Anemia in pregnancy is multifactorial, influenced by socioeconomic status, environmental exposures, physiological changes, and nutritional intake.
- Preventive measures should address income, education, exposure to harmful substances, pregnancy symptoms, and dietary improvements.
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