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. 2023 Nov 23;15(11):e49287.
doi: 10.7759/cureus.49287. eCollection 2023 Nov.

Prevalence and Risk Factors of Anemia During Pregnancy in Saudi Arabia: A Systematic Review

Ahmed Mustafa  1 , Ghaida Alanazi  2 , Maisa Alanazi  3 , Ahlam Alenezi  4 , Manal Alenzi  5 , Fay Al-Muteri  6 , Abeer H Aljohani  2 , Ghazir A Alruwili  7 , Rehab Almatrafi  2 , Shuruq Mohsen A Alshammari  7
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Prevalence and Risk Factors of Anemia During Pregnancy in Saudi Arabia: A Systematic Review

Ahmed Mustafa et al. Cureus. .

Abstract

The prevalence of anemia during pregnancy in Saudi Arabia is variable. Nulliparous, multiparous >3, and multi-gravidity are associated risk factors with a higher incidence of anemia during pregnancy. Other risk factors comprised working, women in university, past history of anemia, obesity, women younger than 25 years, low income, longer menstrual cycle >5 days, bleeding during pregnancy, reduced birth spacing, a low level of education, and decreased intake of iron-rich foods.

Keywords: anemia; ksa; pregnancy; saudi arabia; systematic review.

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