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Prevalence of anaemia, syphilis and hepatitis B in pregnant women in Nausori, Fiji

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Abstract
SETTING
An antenatal clinic serving a population of 47 604 in Nausori, Fiji.

OBJECTIVE
1) To estimate the prevalence of anaemia, syphilis and hepatitis B in pregnant women attending their first antenatal visit; and 2) to estimate the uptake of treatment for syphilis and for the prevention of hepatitis B transmission in affected individuals.

DESIGN
Retrospective review of the clinic register and patient records for the year 2011.

RESULTS
The prevalence of anaemia, hepatitis B and syphilis were respectively 22%, 2% and 5%. Among women with syphilis, 78% of those for whom data were available received a complete course of three doses of penicillin during their pregnancy, and 83% of babies born to women with hepatitis B received hepatitis B immunoglobulin.

CONCLUSION
The prevalence of anaemia in pregnant women has declined but remains high, and further research is required to identify the major causes of this condition in Fiji. The prevalence of syphilis has remained static, while hepatitis B has decreased over the past decade. There are some gaps in the implementation of effective interventions to manage these conditions in pregnant women.
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Published Date
21-Mar-2013
PubMed ID
26393000
Languages
English
Volume / Issue / Pages
Volume 3, Issue 1, Pages 72-5
Issue Date
21-Mar-2013
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