HOSPITAL-BASED STUDY TO ASSESS THE SEVERITY OF ANEMIA AMONG PREGNANT WOMEN IN DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES
- Department of Laboratory, Emirates Hospital, Dubai, UAE.
- Department of Paramedical Technology, Nims College of Paramedical Technology, Nims University, Jaipur, Rajasthan, India.
- Department of Medical Biochemistry, NIMS University, Jaipur, Rajasthan, India.
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Background:Anemia is a prevalent nutrition-related concern impacting pregnant women globally. Anemia is a medical disorder that shows reduced hemoglobin levels, packed cell volume, or reduction in the total RBC count below normal levels., resulting in a reduced capacity to deliver oxygen and meet the bodys physiological needs.
Aim: This study aims to assess the severity of anemia throughout various trimesters of pregnancy at Emirates Hospital in Dubai, UAE. The severity of anemia during pregnancy is minimally monitored across the country.
Methods: Ethical Committee approval was granted for this research in accordance with local and international guidelines for research ethics. The study employed time-bound prospective design, encompassing a total of 833 pregnant women.
Statistics: The statistical analysis for the data was compiled, organized into tables, and analyzed using Software SAS (Version 9.4), 2024.
Results:Out of the 595 women examined, 71.43% had haemoglobin values of 110 g/L or above, indicating no anemia. A cohort of 134 women falls into the mild anemia category, with haemoglobin levels ranging from 100 g/L to 109 g/L. 103 pregnant women in the sample showed moderate anemia, with haemoglobin levels ranging from 70 g/L to 99 g/L. Only one woman (0.12%) in the sample has a haemoglobin level <70 g/L, indicating severe anemia.The mean hemoglobin level of the participants was 113.1 10.76 g/L, with a median of 116 g/L
Conclusion: This study estimated the severity of anemia as follows: 16.09% of women demonstrated Mild anemia, Moderate anemia was detected in 12.36% of the subjects, and 0.12% experienced Severe anemia. This study included pregnant women from all ethnic groups, reflecting Dubais multicultural and multiethnic community. However, women attending a hospital may not fully represent the general population, and a community-based study is therefore recommended for a more comprehensive understanding.
[Jinu Varghese and Sajad Ahmad Bhat (2025); HOSPITAL-BASED STUDY TO ASSESS THE SEVERITY OF ANEMIA AMONG PREGNANT WOMEN IN DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES Int. J. of Adv. Res. (Mar). 493-501] (ISSN 2320-5407). www.journalijar.com
