Iron Deficiency Anaemia in Pregnant Patients Presenting for Antenatal Care

A Cross-sectional Prospective Study of the Prevalence of Iron Deficiency Anaemia in Pregnant Patients Presenting for Antenatal Care at a Secondary Level Institution, Mowbray Maternity Hospital

This is a cross-sectional, prospective study of iron deficiency anaemia among pregnant patients presenting for antenatal care at a secondary level institution in the Western Cape, Mowbray Maternity Hospital, over a one-week period.

Inclusion Criteria:

• All women presenting to the antenatal care services at Mowbray Maternity Hospital over the period of study recruitment.
• ≥ 18 years of age.
• Screen as anaemic (World Health Organisation <11g/dl) on bedside finger-prick haemoglobin.
• Who consent to participate.

Exclusion Criteria:

Patients who refuse to participate, and those under the age of 18 years will be excluded from the study.