Table 2.
The proportion and degree of anaemia at the time of admission and discharge as stratified by placenta previa and placental abruption, 2006–2011, Hawassa University Hospital, Ethiopia.
| Haemoglobin in gm/dL | Mean | Severe anaemia (<7) | Moderate anaemia (7–9.9) | Mild anaemia (10–11.9) | No anaemia (12+) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| At admission | |||||
| Total | 9.0 ± 3.0 | 120 (27.8) | 117 (27.1) | 97 (22.4) | 98 (22.7) |
| PP | 8.7 ± 3.0 | 84 (33.2) | 75 (29.6) | 42 (16.6) | 52 (20.6) |
| PA | 9.5 ± 3.0 | 36 (20.1) | 42 (23.5) | 55 (30.7) | 46 (25.7) |
| At discharge | |||||
| Total | 7.9 ± 2.6 | 178 (41.2) | 132 (30.6) | 77 (17.8) | 44 (10.2) |
| PP | 7.6 ± 2.6 | 130 (51.4) | 62 (24.5) | 42 (16.6) | 19 (7.5) |
| PA | 8.4 ± 2.5 | 48 (26.8) | 70 (39.1) | 35 (19.6) | 26 (14.5) |
PP: placenta previa (N = 253).
PA: placental abruption (N = 179).