ReviewInternational journal of women's health2026
Analysis of Pallor Examination for the Identification of Anemia Among Pregnant Women: A Scoping Review.
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Abstract
Anemia affects more than 1.9 billion people globally, with pregnant women being among the most vulnerable. Pallor, a visible sign of reduced hemoglobin levels, is frequently used as a low-cost screening tool, particularly in resource-limited settings. This study aimed to assess the validity of clinical pallor signs for detecting anemia among pregnant women. A scoping review was conducted utilizing multiple databases, including PubMed, ScienceDirect, and Google Scholar. The review followed the PRISMA-ScR reporting guidelines and was systematically structured according to the PEO framework. Out of 812 articles identified, seven selected studies published between 2010 and 2025 were included in the review. The selected studies involved 1,847 participants from countries including India, Indonesia, Pakistan, Ethiopia, and Sri Lanka. This review found a significant association between physical pallor examination of the conjunctiva, buccal mucosa or tongue, and palms with anemia in both pregnant women and women of reproductive age (
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