Based on the data presented in this study, we believe that anemia is a major
health issue for pregnant women in Westmoreland, Jamaica. Compared with
the data that was reported by the Westmoreland Health Department in 2006,
there appears to be an approximate 16% increase of anemia among pregnant
women in that region of the island (18.6% to 34.8%). In looking at this
comparison, it must be considered that the Jamaican standards for anemia
vary according to gestational weeks, while the WHO anemia standards for
hemoglobin levels during pregnancy (Hb
<
11 g/dL) do not vary according
to gestational weeks. This variation in anemia definition standards is one
of the limitations to this study. The variables BMI, MUAC, and number of
ANC visits seem to be strong predictors of anemia among pregnant women
in Westmoreland. This indicates that maintaining healthy body weight and
frequently attending antenatal clinics would help to lower the incidence and
overall prevalence of anemia among pregnant women.
Based on the data presented in this study, we believe that anemia is a major
health issue for pregnant women in Westmoreland, Jamaica. Compared with
the data that was reported by the Westmoreland Health Department in 2006,
there appears to be an approximate 16% increase of anemia among pregnant
women in that region of the island (18.6% to 34.8%). In looking at this
comparison, it must be considered that the Jamaican standards for anemia
vary according to gestational weeks, while the WHO anemia standards for
hemoglobin levels during pregnancy (Hb
<
11 g/dL) do not vary according
to gestational weeks. This variation in anemia definition standards is one
of the limitations to this study. The variables BMI, MUAC, and number of
ANC visits seem to be strong predictors of anemia among pregnant women
in Westmoreland. This indicates that maintaining healthy body weight and
frequently attending antenatal clinics would help to lower the incidence and
overall prevalence of anemia among pregnant women.
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