Abstract

Anaemia is a global public health issue affecting over 1.62 billion people, particularly pregnant women and children. The
study aimed to identify risk factors associated with anemia among expectant women at KIU-TH. A total of 234 expectant
women were studied, with a response rate of 97%. The study found that the overall prevalence of anemia among expectant
women was 19.8%, significantly associated with factors such as age, gravidity, gestational age, history of malaria, history
of geophagia, and ANC attendance. Primi gravidity, first trimester, malaria history, geophagia history, and one ANC visit
were significant predictors of anemia prevalence. Pregnancy was observed to be anemic during the first trimester, with
mothers overly exposed to mosquitoes contributing to malaria-induced anemia. Diet irregularities, such as reduced iron
intake, were also observed, along with irregular ANC attendance. These factors contribute to the high prevalence of
anemia among expectant women at KIU-TH