Back to browse results
Is Indoor Air Pollution From Different Fuel Types Associated With the Anemia Status of Pregnant Women in Ethiopia?
Authors: Sewitemariam Desalegn Andarge, Abriham Sheferaw Areba, Robel Hussen Kabthymer, Miheret Tesfu Legesse, and Girum Gebremeskel Kanno
Source: Journal of Primary Care and Community Health, Vol. 12; DOI: https://doi.org/10.1177/21501327211034374
Topic(s): Anemia
Environmental health
Household solid fuel use
Maternal health
Country: Africa
  Ethiopia
Published: JUL 2021
Abstract: Background: Indoor air pollution from different fuel types has been linked with different adverse pregnancy outcomes. The study aimed to assess the link between indoor air pollution from different fuel types and anemia during pregnancy in Ethiopia. Method: We have used the secondary data from the 2016 Ethiopian Demographic and Health Survey data. The anemia status of the pregnant women was the dichotomous outcome variable and the type of fuel used in the house was classified as high, medium, and low polluting fuels. Logistic regression was employed to determine the association between the exposure and outcome variables. Adjusted Odds Ratio was calculated at 95% Confidence Interval. Result: The proportion of anemia in the low, medium, and high polluting fuel type users was 13.6%, 46%, 40.9% respectively. In the multivariable logistic regression analysis, the use of either kerosene or charcoal fuel types (AOR 4.6; 95% CI: 1.41-18.35) and being in the third trimester (AOR 1.72; 95% CI: 1.12-2.64) were significant factors associated with the anemia status of the pregnant women in Ethiopia. Conclusion: According to our findings, the application of either kerosene or charcoal was associated with the anemia status during pregnancy in Ethiopia. An urgent intervention is needed to reduce the indoor air pollution that is associated with adverse pregnancy outcomes such as anemia.
Web: https://doaj.org/article/c710766322734d28976247e651891066