%0 Journal Article
%T Factors Associated with Post-Transplant Anemia among Renal Transplant Recipients with Functioning Grafts in SanaˇŻa City, Yemen
%A Arwa M. Othman
%A Nagib W. Abuasba
%A Riyadh Saif-Ali
%J -
%D 2017
%X Objective: To assess the factors associated with anemia in renal transplant recipients with functioning grafts in SanaˇŻa city, Yemen.
%K One hundred and thirteen adult renal transplant recipients with functioning grafts were enrolled in this study in the period from Janury to December 2014. Biodata and clinical data were collected using a pre-designeddata collection sheet. Hemoglobin (Hb) concentration was measured
%K and anemia was defined as Hb concentration less than13.0 g/dLin males and less than 12.0 g/dL in females. The factors associated with anemia were analyzed
%K and independent predictors of post-transplant anemia (PTA) among renal transplant recipients were identified using a multivariable logistic regression model.
%U http://ust.edu/ojs/index.php/yjmp/article/view/1099