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The research aims to assess the prevalence of anemia and its associated risk factors in pregnant women in Ghana.

March 17, 2026Health Science ReportsOpen Access

Prevalence and Risk Factors of Anemia in Pregnant Women Attending Antenatal Clinic at a Medical Center in Accra, Ghana: A Cross‐Sectional Study

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Cross-sectional study finds high anemia prevalence among pregnant women, highlighting the need for targeted interventions.

The research aims to assess the prevalence of anemia and its associated risk factors in pregnant women in Ghana.
Conducted a hospital-based cross-sectional study among 152 pregnant women at Ark Medical Center.
Collected demographic and clinical data using a structured questionnaire.
Analyzed blood samples to evaluate anemia status, type, and severity.
Used chi-square tests and multivariable logistic regression for statistical analysis.
55.90% of participants had anemia, with 63.53% having mild and 36.47% moderate anemia.
Highest prevalence occurred in women aged ≥ 36 years (65.22%) and with secondary education (62.22%).
Key independent risk factors included inadequate intake of iron-rich foods, sickle cell disease, and helminth infection.
Microcytic hypochromic anemia was the most common type observed.

Amewudah et al. (2026) studied this question.

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