Valores de Hierro y Ferritina sérica como factores asociados a anemia del embarazo en el cantón Alausí, Chimborazo

Anemia during pregnancy is a global public health problem that significantly affects maternal and fetal health. Among the multiple factors contributing to this condition, Iron and Ferritin levels are essential biomarkers for understanding this complication. This study aims to evaluate serum Iron and Ferritin as factors associated with anemia during pregnancy in pregnant women. This research had a quantitative approach, a relational level, and a non-experimental field design with a crosssectional and prospective sequence. A population of 111 pregnant women was studied, from which iron and ferritin levels were determined in 21 individuals previously identified as anemic. The results indicate that among the 21 anemic patients, 23.9% had iron levels below the normal range, while the majority (76.1%) maintained normal values. Ferritin levels were more stable, with 99.48% within the normal range, suggesting that pregnant women in Alausí have adequate iron reserves, reducing the risk of maternal-fetal complications. Statistical analysis revealed that age did not significantly influence iron levels (22.53 vs. 22.82 µg/dL) or ferritin levels (70.09 ng/mL in the older group), as the Chi-squared test showed no significant differences (0.09 and 0.43 vs. 3.84). It implies that age is not a determining factor for developing gestational anemia, but other factors such as diet, metabolism, supplementation, and pre-existing conditions could influence its development.

• 1. autor: Quisi Lata, Jhosue Alexander (author)
• Format: bachelorThesis
• Język: spa
• Wydane: 2025
• Hasła przedmiotowe: Anemia; Gestantes; Hierro; Ferritina; Deficiencia
• Dostęp online: http://dspace.unach.edu.ec/handle/51000/15155