Iron deficiency anaemia in pregnancy Haematological Disorders Iron deficiency anaemia in pregnancy
Conditions
Interventions
Participants are randomised to one of two groups by allocating odd and even numbers to the participants at their antenatal booking clinic. Participantss with even number will be drafted to the daily g
Sponsors
Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospitals Complex
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
Female
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. Pregnant women at an estimated gestation age of 18 weeks 2. Not anaemic 3. Haemoglobin genotype of AA or AS 4. Provision of informed consent
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Exceeded the 20th week of pregnancy 2. Haemoglobin genotype SS or SC 3. Anaemic pregnant women with haemoglobin less than 100g/L 4. Those who are not willing to participate in the study
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| 1. Serum ferritin level is measured using a fasting 5mls blood sample collected in a plain universal using Accu-Bind ELISA Microwells Ferritin Test System at baseline (20 weeks gestation), and 37 weeks gestation 2. Heamoglobin concentration will be measured using a capillary tube blood sample drawn at baseline (20 weeks gestation), and 37 weeks gestation | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Baby's birthweight is measured using Seca 354 electronic baby weighing (Seca Cirencester UK) scale after delivery. | — |
Countries
Nigeria
Outcome results
None listed