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Risk factors for iron-deficiency anaemia among pregnant women living in rural Vietnam

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  02 January 2007

Ritsuko Aikawa ,
Ngyen C Khan ,
Satoshi Sasaki  and
Colin W Binns
Ritsuko Aikawa*
Affiliation:
Institute for International Cooperation, Japan International Cooperation Agency, Tokyo, Japan School of Public Health, Curtin University of Technology, GPO Box U1987, Perth, Western Australia 6845, Australia
Ngyen C Khan
Affiliation:
National Institute of Nutrition, Hanoi, Vietnam
Satoshi Sasaki
Affiliation:
National Institute of Health and Nutrition, Tokyo, Japan
Colin W Binns
Affiliation:
School of Public Health, Curtin University of Technology, GPO Box U1987, Perth, Western Australia 6845, Australia
*
*Corresponding author: Email ritsuko_aikawa@hotmail.com
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Abstract

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Objective

To assess the prevalence of anaemia in rural Vietnam and to determine its risk factors.

Design

A cross-sectional survey.

Setting

Vietnam, Nghe An Province.

Study population

The total number of participants was 439. Of these participants, one was excluded from the study due to a mental disorder. Forty-seven did not participate in the test for parasites and 68 did not complete at least one of the questions.

Results

The prevalence of anaemia (haemoglobin (Hb) < 11.0 g dl−1) was 43.2% and of severe anaemia (Hb < 8.0 g dl−1) was 0.5%. Taking iron tablets, the consumption of eggs and the preference for Western medicine significantly and positively correlated with Hb concentration in the pregnant women in a multiple regression analysis. Pregnancy duration and hookworm infestation significantly and negatively correlated with Hb concentration in the pregnant women.

Conclusion

The prevalence of anaemia in rural Vietnam has remained as high as that found in the national anaemia survey in 2000. The results of the present study could aid in the development of an iron-deficiency anaemia programme among pregnant women in rural Vietnam that emphasises iron supplementation, parasite control and improved diet, including the consumption of eggs. The programme's focus should be on women who prefer traditional medicine to Western medicine.

Keywords

Iron-deficiency anaemiaPregnancyParasite infestationVietnam
Type
Research Article
Information
Public Health Nutrition , Volume 9 , Issue 4 , June 2006 , pp. 443 - 448
Copyright
Copyright © The Authors 2006

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