Family Health Policy and prevalence of anemia in women from an urban region with high Human Development Index

Introduction: Iron deficiency anemia, a public health problem. Objective: To analyze the hemoglobin value and the prevalence of anemia in women of reproductive age, mothers of children enrolled in municipal nurseries in a municipality and a high Human Development Index in the Southeast region, in addition to related factors, including being attended by the Family Health Strategy. Methods: A cross-sectional study, in a sample of 230 women aged 15 to 49 years. Collection of data through standardized form. Weight, height, and hemoglobin concentration were measured. Results: The prevalence of anemia in women was 9.6% and the mean hemoglobin concentration was 14.6g/dL. In the bivariate analysis, showed association with anemia the variables: age, having some disease, obstetric intercurrences in the child's study and as a protection factor and to be in the program Family Health Strategy. In the binary logistic analysis, only being attended by the Family Health Strategy demonstrated a significant protective effect against anemia (OR=0,391, p<0,05). Conclusion: Although there is a mild prevalence of anemia, according to World Health Organization criteria, in an urban area with a high Human Development Index, well-managed health care policies, the Family Health Strategy in particular, can contribute to further reduce the prevalence of this condition in the health of women of reproductive age.