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This study aims to estimate anemia prevalence and identify its associated factors among pregnant women in rural Delhi.

July 26, 2026CureusOpen Access

Prevalence of Anemia and Associated Factors Among Pregnant Women Attending a Rural Primary Health Care Facility in Delhi

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Cross-sectional study assesses anemia prevalence in pregnant women, indicating critical health factors.

This study aims to estimate anemia prevalence and identify its associated factors among pregnant women in rural Delhi.
Conducted a facility-based cross-sectional study among 186 pregnant women attending antenatal clinics.
Collected data on socio-demographic, nutritional, and obstetric characteristics using a semi-structured questionnaire.
Used multivariable binary logistic regression for analysis of anemia-associated factors.
Anemia prevalence was 74.7% with a mean hemoglobin concentration of 9.77 g/dL.
Significant independent factors for anemia included low dietary iron intake (AOR: 7.84), unemployment (AOR: 4.98), and illiteracy (AOR: 3.89).
Other associated factors included history of worm infestation and inadequate iron-folic acid supplementation.

Jegadeesan et al. (2026) studied this question.

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