Table 4 Haemoglobin measurements and anaemia prevalence during pregnancy and postpartum period (n = 405)
From: Risk factors of anaemia among postpartum women in Bolgatanga Municipality, Ghana
Haemoglobin (g/dl) | Anaemia | Frequency | Percent | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
First trimester pregnancy | Mean | 11.36 | No | 284 | 70.1 |
Range | 7.9–14.6 | Yes | 121 | 29.9 | |
Third trimester pregnancy | Mean | 11.38 | No | 243 | 60.0 |
Range | 6.0–15.7 | Yes | 162 | 40.0 | |
Postpartum period | Mean | 11.84 | No | 216 | 53.3 |
Range | 8.2–16.2 | Yes | 189 | 46.7 | |