Various factors contribute to severe anemia in pregnancy in low-income countries. This study assesses which of these are of importance in rural Ghana, and evaluates management.Prospective case-control study in two (sub)district hospitals in rural Ghana among 175 severely anemic pregnant women (Hb < 8.0 g/dl), receiving a comprehensive treatment package; and 152 non-anemic pregnant women (Hb > or = 10.9 g/dl), giving birth at the study hospitals, matched for age and parity. Evaluated characteristics were need for treatment for urinary tract infection and schistosomiasis; sickle cell and HIV status; antenatal care characteristics; and Hb increase after treatment. Statistical analysis included Chi square test and general linear modeling.Associated with severe anemia were multiple pregnancy (OR 8.9; 95

作者：Diederike, Geelhoed；Florence, Agadzi；Lucia, Visser；Emelia, Ablordeppey；Kofi, Asare；Peter, O'Rourke；Jules Schagen, van Leeuwen；Jos, van Roosmalen

来源：Acta obstetricia et gynecologica Scandinavica 2006 年 85卷 10期