A Descriptive Study of Data from the Obstetrics Department at Al-Wahda Hospital, Derna: The Impact of Age on Laboratory Parameters and Anemia Prevalence in Postpartum Women

• Amira E Almuslamani

  Derna University, Zoology Département, Derna Libya

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ABSTRACT

This study investigated the relationship between age and laboratory test results (White Blood Cell count, Platelet count, and Hemoglobin levels) in women who recently gave birth. The study included 80 women, divided into two age groups: 18-30 years and 31-41 years. Data were collected from the obstetrics department at Al-Wahda Hospital in Derna between September and November 2024. The results showed a significant difference in the mean age between the two groups, with the 31-41 age group having a significantly higher average age than the 18-30 age group. However, there were no significant differences in White Blood Cell count or Platelet count between the two groups. The study found that both age groups had hemoglobin levels below the normal range, indicating mild anemia, a common condition in the postpartum period. The findings suggest the need for focused interventions to address anemia, particularly iron deficiency, during the postpartum period.

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