Study of the Prevalence of Anemia during Pregnancy: Case of Urban Health Centers of Kenitra North West of Morocco

In order to assess the prevalence of anemia during pregnancy and to determine its risk factors, a retrospective study was conducted from October 3 to November 16, 2016 at three health centers in Kenitra Province. The sample is made up of 477 women who came for prenatal consultation at the maternal and child health unit who had performed an NFS. A detailed farm return with data on their pregnancies are statistically analysed by SPSS software. The prevalence of anemia during the puerperal gravido in the population is 34%. Analysis of data using the khi- 2 test reveals that four of the nine factors studied: pregnancy monitoring, folic acid iron supplementation are major risk factors, as well as women with a history are most affected by anemia during pregnancy, as are the most exposed patients who have close inter-reproductive space. The results of this study demonstrate the magnitude and long-term consequences of anemia during pregnancy, as well as the risk factors contributing to the development of this gravid anemia, and support the importance of implementing surveillance and evaluation measures for prevention, because of its contribution to the creation of maternal and child mortality.