Relationship Between Sociodemographic Characteristics and Laboratory Parameters of Iron Supplement Tablet Comsumption on Anemia In Pregnancy

Abstract

Introduction:Anemia is a condition that can occur during pregnancy and can adversely affect the health of both the mother and fetus. Iron or Fe is an essential micronutrient needed by the body for hemoglobin formation to prevent anemia. Sociodemographic factors can influence the occurrence of anemia during pregnancy and change of laboratory parameters.

Objective: The study aims to evaluate relationship between sociodemographic characteristics including age, education, family income and occupation, nutritional status, race/ethnicity, residency status, living environment, and laboratory parameters on the consumption of iron tablets for anemia in pregnancy

Methods:This study was an analytical observational study using a cohort study design. The sample consisted of 100 pregnant women, who were receiving iron supplement tablets from a health center. These women had uncomplicated pregnancies and did not have chronic illnesses. They were divided into two groups based on their consumption of iron supplement tablets: one group consumed fewer than 90 tablets, while the other group consumed 90 tablets.

Results:The study found significant results (p<0.05) in four out of fifteen sociodemographic characteristics: distance from residential house to the health center, complaints during the consumption of iron supplement tablets, changes in dietary habits during pregnancy, and changes in work routines. Significant results (p<0.05) were also found in laboratory parameters including HB, MCV, MCH, and MCHC after consuming the iron supplements during pregnancy.