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Table 5 The pooled odds ratios of factors associated with anemia among postpartum women in Ethiopia, 2024

From: Prevalence and associated factors of anemia among postpartum mothers in public health facilities in Ethiopia, 2024: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Factor Variables

Odds Ratio (95% CI) (Random effect model)

I 2(%)

P-value

ANc visit < 4 times

2.72(2.14–3.3)

26.85

0.0000

PPH

2.49(1.075–3.978)

20.43

0.0006

Forceps/vaccum

3.96(2.986–4.947)

0.000

0.0000

IFA

2.8 (2.311–3.297)

0.00

0.0000

Lack of formal education

3.5 (2.639–4.408)

52.37

0.0000

Low Pre delivery Hgb

4.2(1.768–6.668)

96.69

0.0007

Low diet

2.45(1.214–3.703)

89.18

0.0001

Ceaserean delivery

4.04(3.426–4.671)

0.00

0.0000