Their compliance with prescribed iron supplement and any side effects of treatment were also assessed. Methods : The data used in this study was collected from a cross-sectional survey primarily targeting patients admitted to the labor ward at KHMC, Amman during the period between February-August A total of Women were interviewed. A questionnaire was filled after taking the consent of the woman. Sixty-three percent of patients were not compliant with treatment.
More than half of those treated were still anemic at term. Conclusion : Anemia is a common problem among our patients. We should have guidelines and protocols in place for the management of anemia in pregnancy.
More time should be allocated for explaining the risks of anemia, medications and the side effects to ensure compliance. Key Words: Perception, Anemia, screening, compliance, side-effect of treatment. Our study concentrates on the following points:. Are pregnant women being counseled about the benefits and the side effects of the iron supplement?
Materials and Methods. The data collected for this study was collected from a cross-sectional survey primarily targeting patients admitted to the labor ward at King Hussein Medical Center during the period between February-August A questionnaire was filled after the consent of the patient, Figure 1. It was completed by an Obstetrics and Gynecology resident.
The questionnaire sought information about sociodemographic characteristics that included age, educational level for women, and area of residence. General obstetric characteristics including gravidity, parity, and birth weight were recorded, as were past obstetric history of anemia, its previous management and family history of anemia.
