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| Open Access | ANEMIA AND ALKALINE PHOSPHATASE ACTIVITY IN EARLY PREGNANCY: PREVALENCE AND IMPLICATIONS FOR JORDANIAN WOMEN
ABDALLAH A. SALAHAT , ZARQA UNIVERSITY, FACULTY OF ALLIED MEDICAL SCIENCES, DEPARTMENT OF MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY, ZARQA, JORDANAbstract
This study investigates the prevalence of anemia among Jordanian pregnant women and explores the impact of early pregnancy on alkaline phosphatase (ALP) activity, an enzyme with potential clinical significance in prenatal care. A cross-sectional survey involving pregnant women in the early stages of pregnancy was conducted, assessing their hemoglobin levels for anemia diagnosis and ALP activity levels. The findings provide valuable insights into the prevalence of anemia in this specific population and its potential implications for maternal and fetal health. Furthermore, the study sheds light on the early pregnancy-related changes in ALP activity and its potential relevance to prenatal healthcare in Jordan.
Keywords
Anemia, Alkaline phosphatase activity, Early pregnancy, Jordanian women, Prevalence, Prenatal care, Maternal health, Fetal health
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