Prior data on malnutrition and anemia prevalence in Jamaica indicate
that further research needs to be done to assess the ongoing factors that
contribute to anemia in pregnancy on the island. More specifically, a closer
look at the associated factors and underlying causes of IDA among pregnant
women in Westmoreland is necessary to develop a true understanding of
the nutritional deficiency in that population. In addition, more research on
anemia in pregnancy in Jamaica needs to be documented, as there is a lack
of published data on the condition. Increased documentation of research
can help to determine what kinds of interventions would be effective among
pregnant women.