Anemia, chronic energy deficiency and their relationship in preconception women

Objective: This study aims to assess the prevalence of anemia and chronic energy deficiency (CED), and their relationship in preconceptions women in Takatar District, South Sulawesi, Indonesia.Methods: This study was a cross-sectional study of 300 preconceptions women. Data were collected by questionnaires, anthropometric measurements, and 24-h recall. Hemoglobin was assessed using Hemocue. Data were analyzed using chi-square and logistic regression tests.Results: Most mothers aged 20-30 years (65.3%) and the length of education was 10-12 years (41%) and the average income was 1-2 million (46.7%). The prevalence of anemia was 23% and chronic energy deficiency (CED) was 18%. There was some factor related to chronic energy deficiency, among others age (P=0.000), education (P=0.020). occupation (P=0.034), parity (P=0.000), and also between anemia with CED (P=0.018). After controlling for other variables there was an influence of anemia 2 times more likely to suffer from chronic energy deficiency.Conclusion: We found that the prevalence of anemia and chronic energy deficiency (CED) is still high in preconception women and there is a significant borderline between anemia and CED. (C) 2020 Elsevier Espana, S.L.U. All rights reserved.