Survey of women's perceptions of information provided in the prevention or treatment of iron deficiency anaemia in an Australian tertiary obstetric hospital |
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| Affiliation: | 1. Infusion Unit, King Edward Memorial Hospital, Perth, WA, Australia;2. Obstetric and Gynaecology Clinical Care Unit, King Edward Memorial Hospital, Perth, WA, Australia;1. The University of Queensland, School of Population Health, Herston, Queensland 4006, Australia;2. The University of Queensland, School of Population Health, Queensland Alcohol and Drug Research and Education Centre (QADREC), Herston, Queensland 4006, Australia;3. Stellar Medical, Lowood, Australia;4. Mater Medical Research Institute, The University of Queensland, South Brisbane, Queensland 4101, Australia;5. The University of Queensland, Schools of Population Health and Social Science, Herston, Queensland 4006, Australia;1. Department of Nutrition and Health Science, College of Health and Medical Science, Fooyin University, Kaohsiung City, Taiwan, ROC;2. Department of Nursing, Tzu Hui Institute of Technology, Kaohsiung City, Taiwan, ROC;3. Department of Public Health, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung City, Taiwan, ROC;4. Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Kaohsiung Medical University Hospital, Kaohsiung City, Taiwan, ROC;5. College of Nursing, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung City, Taiwan, ROC;1. Health Education and Training Institute, Lismore, NSW 2480, Australia;2. Sydney University Centre for Rural Health, School of Public Health, Lismore, NSW 2480, Australia;1. University of Western Sydney, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Locked Bag 1797, Penrith, NSW 2751, Australia;2. School of Nursing and Midwifery, Locked Bag 1797, Penrith, NSW 2751, Australia |
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| Abstract: | BackgroundThere is limited literature to understand the perceptions of Australian women regarding the information provided by healthcare professionals relating to the prevention and treatment of iron deficiency anaemia in pregnancy.AimTo establish an insight into the key themes and trends within a tertiary obstetric hospital related to the provision of dietary advice and use of iron supplements in pregnancy.MethodsA prospective patient survey of pregnant women and women up to 4 weeks postnatal attending hospital.FindingsOf the 110 women who participated, 73.6% were provided with information on iron rich foods and 67% made dietary changes. Eighty percent of women were advised to take oral iron and 65.5% of women were taking it at the time of the survey. In women who had independently ceased oral iron, 41.7% failed to inform their healthcare professional. In the women who did inform their healthcare professional 89.5% received advice to help overcome the reason that led to cessation. The main causes included forgetfulness and side effects. Women were less likely to require intravenous iron if oral iron was commenced early.ConclusionsCompliance with recommended oral iron is variable within a population of pregnant women. Women are provided with information on a range of issues relating to the prevention and treatment of iron deficiency anaemia; yet there is a disparity between the information provided and the resulting action. Further research should focus on targeted measures to improve understanding and compliance with treatment from the both women's and health professionals perspective. |
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| Keywords: | Pregnancy Anaemia Iron deficiency Perception Midwives |
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