Prevalence and public-health significance of HIV infection and anaemia among pregnant women attending antenatal clinics in South-eastern Nigeria.(Report)

From: Journal of Health Population and Nutrition | Date: September 1, 2007| Author: Duhlinska, D.D.; Igbinedion, E.B.; Uneke, C.J. | Copyright information

ABSTRACT

HIV infection and anaemia are major public-health problems in Africa and are important factors associated with an increased risk of adverse pregnancy outcomes. The objective of this study was to determine the prevalence of HIV infection and anaemia among pregnant women attending antenatal clinics in south-eastern Nigeria. To achieve this, a cross-sectional survey was conducted during July 2005 June 2006 using standard techniques. Of 815 pregnant women studied, 3...

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