Prevalence and predictors of anemia among pregnant women in Ethiopia: Systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

In Ethiopia limited information is available regarding the prevalence and predictors of anemia in pregnancy. This systematic review and meta-analysis estimated the pooled prevalence of anemia among pregnant women in Ethiopia and also identified its predictors.

Materials and methods

The published primary studies were searched in the following electronic databases; PubMed/Medline, Google scholars, AJOL, and EMBASE. All primary studies published from 01/01/2010 to 30/05/2020 and written in English language were included without restriction on study setting and design. Critical appraisal of all available articles was done and extracted data was analyzed using STATA software version 14. The pooled prevalence of anemia was presented using a forest plot. The I2 statistic

SUBMITTER: Geta TG 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9328503 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature