International Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecological Nursing
2024, Vol. 6, Issue 1, Part A
A co-relational study to measure the placental weight and birth weight among non-anemic and anemic pregnant women
Baljeet Kaur and Dr. Karuna Sharma
Pregnancy is a unique interesting and frequently joyous time in female life because it highlights the mother's remarkable, innovative, and nurturing powers even as offspring a bridge to the future. It is the time during which one or more babies develop inside a woman's womb. Anemia is a relatively common condition during pregnancy that carries several health hazards for both the mother and the unborn child. Anemia mainly effects on placental weight and birth weight.
Method: A descriptive design was used in the study. A total of 60 pregnant women (30 non anemic and 30 anemic) were selected through the convenience sampling technique. A self-structured tool was used to collect the data.
Result: The comparison of placental weight among non-anemic and anemic pregnant women. The data displays that mean± SD 514.00±14.28 of non-anemic placental weight and 557.00±12.90 of anemic placental weight. The t value is 12.23 at p<0.05. That was significant. The comparison of birth weight among non-anemic and anemic pregnant women. The data displays mean± SD 3.13±0.34 of non-anemic birth weight and 2.07±0.18 of anemic birth weight. The mean difference is 1.05. The t value is 14.758, at p<0.05, and was significant. The Correlation between placental weight and birth weight among non-anemic and anemic pregnant women which was calculated using the Pearson correlation coefficient. The results show that there was a negative correlation between placental weight and birth weight (r= -0.105) in non-anemic pregnant women and a positive correlation between placental weight and birth weight (0.027) which was non-significant. The association was found in the Duration of marriage between placental weight and monthly income of birth weight with selected demographical variables at p<0.05.
Conclusion: According to the findings, anemia during pregnancy is a dangerous condition that harms both placental weight and birth weight. This study found that placental weight was increased and birth weight was decreased in anemic women.
Baljeet Kaur, Dr. Karuna Sharma. A co-relational study to measure the placental weight and birth weight among non-anemic and anemic pregnant women. Int J Obstetrics Gynaecological Nurs 2024;6(1):31-35. DOI: 10.33545/26642298.2024.v6.i1a.131