Table 7.
Clinical data of CCHD children with anemia compared to normal hemoglobin level in selected governmental hospitals and cardiac center of Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (2021).
| Variables | Hgb < 15 mg/dl | Hgb ≥ 15 mg/dl | Total | P value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sex | ||||
| Male | 28 | 11 | 39 | |
| Female | 26 | 10 | 36 | 0.949 |
| Family size | ||||
| 0-3 | 42 | 9 | 51 | |
| 4 and above | 12 | 5 | 17 | 0.848 |
| Tetralogy of Fallot | 23 | 9 | 32 | 0.860 |
| Transposition of great arteries | 9 | 3 | 12 | 0.677 |
| Pulmonary hypertension | 15 | 9 | 24 | 0.019∗∗ |
| Nutrition status | ||||
| Well nourished | 38 | 12 | 50 | |
| Malnutrition | 16 | 9 | 25 | 0.796 |
Hgb: hemoglobin. ∗∗Statistically significant.