Are published standards for haematological indices in pregnancy applicable across populations: an evaluation in healthy pregnant Jamaican women
2008
Haematological Indices in Pregnant Jamaican Women
Sample size: 157
publication
Evidence: moderate
Author Information
Author(s): James Tameika R, Reid Harvey L, Mullings Anthony M
Primary Institution: University of the West Indies, Mona Campus
Hypothesis
Are published standards for haematological indices in pregnancy applicable across populations?
Conclusion
The international norms for haematological indices in pregnancy are applicable to the pregnant Jamaican primigravid woman.
Supporting Evidence
- The study involved 157 healthy primigravid women aged 15 to 25.
- Haemoglobin concentrations were measured across three trimesters.
- Results showed significant changes in blood indices across trimesters.
Takeaway
This study looked at blood health in pregnant women in Jamaica and found that the same blood health standards used in other countries also work for them.
Methodology
A longitudinal study measuring various blood indices in 157 healthy primigravid women across three trimesters.
Participant Demographics
Primigravid women aged 15 to 25.
Statistical Information
P-Value
0.000
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
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