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Assessment of Iron Deficiency and Anemia in Pregnant Women: An Observational French Study

Author(s) -

Thierry Harvey,

A Zkik,

M. Augès,

Thierry Clavel

Publication year - 2015

Publication title -

women s health

Language(s) - English

Resource type - Journals

SCImago Journal Rank - 1.363

H-Index - 39

eISSN - 1745-5065

pISSN - 1745-5057

DOI - 10.2217/whe.15.91

Subject(s) - observational study , medicine , iron deficiency , anemia , iron deficiency anemia , pregnancy , obstetrics , pediatrics , biology , genetics

Aim: We explored the prevalence and management of iron deficiency and anemia among pregnant women in France.Patients & methods: In this prospective, observational, multicenter registry study, randomly selected investigators (gynecologists/obstetricians/midwives registered in the CEGEDIM® database) assessed pregnant women presenting for a consultation. Participants completed a questionnaire at study inclusion.Results: A total of 1506 patients were enrolled by 95 investigators. Overall, investigators estimated a moderate or significant risk of iron deficiency in almost 60% of women. The overall prevalence of anemia (15.8%) increased with longer pregnancy duration. Medication (mainly iron-based) was prescribed to 57.3% of patients.Conclusion: In French clinical practice, the estimated risk of iron deficiency and prevalence of anemia during pregnancy align with expectations and are managed according to national/international recommendations.

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