In phase 2 following qualitative in depth work a screening questionnaire was develop. An algorithm based on screening questions had 80% Sensitivity and 40% Spcificity
midwife pallor assessment was conducted following the screening questionnaire
in this phase the midwife performed very highly in detecting severe anaemia achieving
spending a few minutes asking women question may have improve the ability to interpret pallor fidings
this study demonstrates the value of pallor testing and raises alternative approaches To improving it