Anemia correction was achieved in both groups before
delivery effectively as is also documented by
Perewusnyk et al., in this study, none of the study
participants required blood transfusion, as also reported
by Perewusnyk et al.10 This is especially important in
women who oppose blood transfusions for various
reasons and facilities for properly screened blood
transfusion are very limited and inaccessible.
Comparing the cost effectiveness and convenience TDI
infusion of iron dextran seems to be cost effective as it
involves single visit and a single time expense for
infusion, compared with multiple doses of iron sucrose.
This becomes important for low-income countries
putting fewer burdens on healthcare system.
Compliance is also a big issue in Pakistan. The reasons
for this non-compliance are many varying from
undesirable gastro-intestinal symptoms to nonavailability
of healthcare facilities, medications or at
times even inability to reach a healthcare facility. In view