Abstract

This cross-sectional study aimed to assess the prevalence of anemia and identify associated
factors among pregnant women attending antenatal care at Jinja Regional Referral Hospital.
Employing a quantitative approach, a systematic random sampling method recruited 358
pregnant women for the study. Data collection involved a comprehensive review of records
using a checklist. Statistical analysis, conducted using Stata version 14, included
descriptive statistics such as frequency tables, percentages, pie charts, and bar graphs. The
study revealed a 14.25% prevalence of anemia among pregnant women, with 52 mothers
exhibiting Hb levels below 11mg/dl. Adjusting for potential confounders, sociodemographic
factors such as participants' age, trimester, and adherence to Iron/folic acid
supplementation showed significant associations with anemia in pregnancy. The observed
prevalence of anemia among pregnant women attending antenatal care at Jinja Regional
Referral Hospital was 14.25%, indicating a lower incidence compared to other study sites.
Notably, a minority of the participants presented anemia (Hb<11mg/dl). Additionally,
socio-demographic factors such as age, trimester, and adherence to Iron/folic acid
supplementation remained significantly linked to anemia in pregnancy after adjusting for
confounders.
Keywords: Anaemia, Haemoglobin, Pregnancy, Antenatal care, Iron.