An investigation into the aetiology of anaemia in pregnant women in Namibia.
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Date
2022-02
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Namibia University of Science and Technology
Abstract
Anaemia is a condition in which the number of circulating red blood cells
(RBCs) and/or haemoglobin (HB) is reduced for the person’s age, gender and geographical
specifications, which consequently affects tissue oxygenation. The common causes of
anaemia are nutritional deficiencies (iron, vitamin B12 and folate), infectious diseases
(malaria, Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) and helminths infestation), chronic blood
loss and closely spaced pregnancies. Anaemia in pregnancy impairs the health and wellbeing
of women, and it is the major cause of morbidity and mortality among pregnant women and
elevates the risk of perinatal and neonatal mortality. This study therefore sought to determine
the etiology of anaemia in pregnant women and unravel socio-demographic factors
associated with its development
Description
Thesis submitted in fulfilment of the requirement for the award of a degree in Master of
Health Sciences, Department of Health Sciences, Faculty of Health and Applied Sciences
Namibia, University of Science and Technology, Windhoek, Namibia.
Keywords
Aetiology, anaemia, Pregnant women, Namibia.
Citation
Shaduka, E. (2022). An investigation into the aetiology of anaemia in pregnant women in Namibia. (Unplished masters's thesis). Namibia University of Science and Technology, Windhoek.