Abstract
Background: Iron deficiency anaemia (IDA) is a major public health problem especially in underdeveloped and developing countries. IDA is the most prevalent nutrient deficiency during pregnancy. Zinc is the co-factor of several enzymes and plays a role in iron metabolism, so zinc deficiency is associated with IDA. It is primary immunologic function in pregnancy and it also plays a critical role in hemoglobin synthesis and erythropoiesis. Objective: To investigate the prevalence of zinc deficiency in pregnant women with iron deficiency anemia, and its relation with the haematological parameters. Population: This study comprised 152 pregnant women; Women were divided into two groups according to the level of iron. Pregnant women with iron deficiency anaemia (n = 90) and pregnant women without iron deficiency anemia (n = 62). Materials and Methods: Data were collected using questionnaires and laboratory analyses of blood samples. The hematological parameters evaluated included haemoglobin, hematocrit, erythrocyte count, mean