Table 4: Screening for anaemia among respondents.

Variable

Frequency N=400

Yes (%)

No (%)

Anaemia in pregnancy can be detected clinically

249 (62.2)

151 (37.8)

Haemoglobin blood test confirms diagnosis of anaemia in pregnancy

358 (89.5)

42 (10.5)

Iron supplements are given to pregnant women whether anaemic or not

400 (100.0)

 

Nutrition can affect iron blood level in pregnant women

400 (100.0)

 

Anaemia in pregnancy can lead to abortions

400 (100.0)