Factors associated with anemia in pregnant women at a health center in Metropolitan Lima

Quintana-Salinas M.R.; Calvo-Torres O. · Revista Espanola de Nutricion Comunitaria (2023)

Resumen

Background: Pregnancy represents a period of great vulnerability from a health point of view, mainly if you suffer from anemia, which is multifactorial. Anemia in pregnant women in Peru remains without major changes in recent years. Methods: Cross-sectional, observational and correlational study, carried out on 125 pregnant women attending a primary care health center in a peri-urban area of Lima. Sociodemographic factors of the pregnant woman, socioeconomic factors of the home, food-nutritional factors and health system factors related to anemia were investigated in pregnant women without anemia, mild anemia and moderate anemia. Results: 92.5% of the pregnant women had a secondary to higher educational level, half of them had some level of economic poverty. Regarding unsatisfied basic needs, it was found that homes without drainage of any kind had a significant relationship with anemia. On the other hand, the majority correctly recognized the foods that were sources of iron and that the stews should be combined with some meat food or with foods that were a source of vitamin C. A relationship was found between the consumption of stews with organ meats, with fish and with foods that were sources of carotenes, with infusions and between industrialized drinks and fast food. No relationship was found between the other factors and anemia. Conclusions: Some dietary and socioeconomic factors were related to anemia in the participating pregnant women. It is essential to improve the drainage system in homes and continue to disseminate information about healthy eating.

Instituciones: Universidad Nacional Mayor de San Marcos; Universidad Privada del Norte