THE PREVALENCE OF VITAMIN B12 DEFICIENCY IN PREGNANT WOMEN IN AL-JALAA HOSPITAL, TRIPOLI, LIBYA

Aboajila Alfalos; Mohammad Shah Faisal; Zrien Naz

doi:10.59743/jbs.v32i.91

المؤلفون

Aboajila Alfalos College of Medicine, Alasmarya Islamic University, Zliten, Libya
Mohammad Shah Faisal College of Pharmacy, Alasmarya Islamic University, Zliten, Libya
Zrien Naz College of Pharmacy, Alasmarya Islamic University, Zliten, Libya

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.59743/jbs.v32i.91

الملخص

Objective: The aim of the study was to investigate the incident of vitamin B12 deficiency in pregnant women.

Method and material: It was a prospective study conducted at Al-Jalaa hospital, Tripoli, Libya. A total of 40 pregnant women who visited the outpatient department voluntarily participated. The study was conducted between 25 January 2010 and 5 February 2010.

Results: The result of the study indicated that the incidence of Vitamin B12 deficiency in pregnant women in Libya is as high as 40%.

Conclusions: The study was conclusive enough to indicate that a high percentage of vitamin B12 deficiency is present which needs proper readdressal and remedy.

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