KC , Anushree

Factors associated with anemia in pregnant women in Banke, Nepal

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Abstract
Author
Baral, Kedar
Webb, Patrick
Paudel, Krishna
Gurung, Sabi
Dulal, Bishnu
Pokharel, Ashish
KC , Anushree
Bhattarai, Abhiygna
Shrestha, Robin
Davis, Dale
Andrews-Trevino, Johanna
Ghosh, Shibani

Anemia through pregnancy is highly correlated with poor birth outcomes, especially low birth weight (LBW). The Nepal DHS 2011 reports prevalence of anemia in pregnant women at 48%.

Factors associated with mid upper arm circumference in pregnant women in Banke, Nepal

Publication Type
Abstract
Author
Baral, Kedar
Gurung, Sabi
Paudel, Krishna
Dulal, Bishnu
Pokharel, Ashish
KC , Anushree
Bhattarai, Abhiygna
Shrestha, Robin
Davis, Dale
Andrews-Trevino, Johanna
Ghosh, Shibani
Webb, Patrick

Rates of weight gain in pregnancy are associated with infant weight for age, length for age and weight for length and are predictive of postnatal growth at 6 months of age. The study examines factors linked with low mid upper arm circumference (MUAC) in pregnant women in Banke Nepal.

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