Table 1.
Baseline characteristics of the patients (n = 44).
| Characteristics | IV Iron Sucrose | Blood transfusion | p-value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age, mean (SD) (years) | 23.70 (5.00) | 24.70 (5.80) | 0.37 |
| Age category (years) | |||
| ≤20 | 9 (41.0) | 6 (28.0) | 0.24 |
| 21–30 | 11 (50.0) | 12 (54.0) | |
| 31–40 | 2 (9.0) | 2 (9.0) | |
| >40 | 0 (0.0) | 2 (9.0) | |
| Gravida | |||
| Primigravida | 6 (27.0) | 7 (32.0) | 0.07 |
| Multigravida | 16 (73.0) | 15 (68.0) | |
| Hematological Parameters | |||
| Hemoglobin (g/dl) | 7.40 (0.32) | 7.30 (0.31) | 0.38 |
| Serum ferritin (μg/l) | 73.50 (3.00) | 73.20 (3.00) | 0.38 |
| Reticulocyte count (%) | 1.50 (0.60) | 1.60 (0.80) | 0.32 |
| Mean corpuscular volume (MCV) (fl) | 67.24 (5.00) | 69.20 (3.00) | 0.21 |
| Mean corpuscular hemoglobin (MCH) (pg) | 22.30 (2.60) | 23.20 (3.60) | 0.33 |
| Mean corpuscular hemoglobin concentration (MCHC) (g/dl) | 26.50 (1.90) | 26.70 (1.20) | 0.35 |