Study Title
Prevalence and Associated Factors of Anemia among Postpartum Mothers in Public Health Facilities in Ethiopia, 2024: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Principal Investigator
Gebeyehu Lakew, Amlaku Nigusie Yirsaw, Alemshet Yirga Berhie, Asnake Gashaw Belayneh, Solomon Ketema Bogale, Eyob Getachew, Getnet Alemu Andarge, Kedir Seid, Eyob Ketema Bogale
Affiliation
Health Promotion and Communication Department, School of Public Health, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Gondar University, Ethiopia; Nursing Department, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Bahir Dar University, Ethiopia
Start Date
Not specified
End Date
Not specified
Study Objective
To estimate the pooled prevalence of postpartum anemia in Ethiopia and identify factors associated with its prevalence among postpartum women in public health facilities.
Short Abstract
This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to synthesize studies on postpartum anemia in Ethiopia. The pooled prevalence of anemia among postpartum women was 69%. Factors significantly associated with anemia included low pre-delivery hemoglobin levels, poor iron and folic acid adherence, lack of formal education, and limited antenatal care visits. The findings highlight the need for comprehensive, targeted interventions and better healthcare access for postpartum women in Ethiopia.
Study Design
Systematic review and meta-analysis
Population
Postpartum women in public health facilities in Ethiopia
Sample Size
Four studies included in the meta-analysis
Inclusion Criteria
Cross-sectional studies conducted in Ethiopia on the prevalence of anemia among postpartum women published between 2015 and 2023
Exclusion Criteria
Studies not focusing on postpartum anemia, conference abstracts, review articles
Intervention/Exposure
Various socio-economic, obstetric, and nutritional factors, including iron supplementation and antenatal care visits
Outcome Measures
Prevalence of anemia among postpartum women and associated factors such as education level, ANC visits, iron folic acid adherence, delivery method, and pre-delivery hemoglobin levels
Funding Source
No external funding declared
Collaborating Institutions
Gondar University, Bahir Dar University, Ethiopia
Ethics Approval
Not applicable (systematic review)
Publication Status
Published in BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth, 2024
Keywords
Postpartum anemia, prevalence, maternal health, Ethiopia, iron supplementation, antenatal care
Data Collection Methods
Systematic review of studies using databases like PubMed, Cochrane Library, and Google Scholar
Primary Data Availability
Not applicable
Contact Information
Gebeyehu Lakew (