To know the knowledge and practices of mothers about lack of blood during pregnancy and how to avoid it in Rangjuli block, Goalpara, Assam

Completed

Conditions: Healthy Human Volunteers

Registration Number: CTRI/2022/02/039928

Lead Sponsor: Dudhnoi ICDS Project

Brief Summary: Anemia during pregnancy and postpartum period isa major global health problem with the highest prevalence in developingcountries. In Assam,hemorrhage (21.3%), pregnancy induced hypertension (17.3%) and sepsis(10%) were the major cause of death among direct causes whereasanemia (28.7%) was the major indirect cause of maternal death. Thestudy will be conducted in Goalpara district of Assam which is a backwarddistrict in terms of health, nutrition, education, basic infrastructure likerural road connectivity and access to potable water. In rural areas ofdeveloping countries, anemia in pregnancy is generally associated with infections and nutritional deficiencies. The prevalence of iron deficiencyanemia among pregnant women is high in Assam which highlights that thisis an important public health problem. So preventing anemia or treating itduring the antenatal period is essential.

The objectives of the study is to assess the knowledge and practices of mothers regarding anemiaand its prevention during pregnancy and to determine the factors influencing the knowledge and practices ofmothers towards prevention of anemia during pregnancy.

Sample size is calculated using formula for single proportionwith 5% marginal error and 95% confidence interval (CI) i.e. n = Z2 P(1-P)/d2. where, n= sample sizeZ= statistic for a level of confidence (1.96), P= expected prevalence or proportion, d= precision (0.05)Previous study conducted in Puducherry shows the prevalence ofknowledge of anemia among pregnant women is 52.23% and byconsidering a non-response rate of 10%, the final sample size calculated is426. A validated questionnaire will be used. The questionnaire willconsist of socio-demographic characteristics, knowledge about anemia and practices to prevent anemia during pregnancy.

This study will provide insight into the knowledge andpractices regarding prevention of anemia among postnatal women ofRangjuli block. It will help in assessing the gaps, if any, between theknowledge and practices to prevent anemia and to identify the factors thatare influencing the practices of those postnatal women. Addressing thesegaps and factors will help in providing necessary suggestions andrecommendations to control and reduce anemia related health problems infuture at the community level.

Detailed Description: Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status: Completed

Sex: Female

Target Recruitment: 426

Inclusion Criteria

All mothers aged more than 18 years and who are in their postpartum period.

Exclusion Criteria

Not provided

Study & Design

Study Type: Observational

Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
This study will provide insight into the knowledge and	8 weeks
practices regarding prevention of anemia among postnatal women of	8 weeks
Rangjuli block.	8 weeks

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
The study will help in assessing the gaps, if any, between the	knowledge and practices to prevent anemia and to identify the factors that

Trial Locations

Locations (1): Anganwadi Centres
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Goalpara, ASSAM, India
Anganwadi Centres
🇮🇳Goalpara, ASSAM, India
Dr Navya Vyas
Principal investigator
9538126121
navya.vyas@manipal.edu