Prevalence of anemia and iron profile among children and adolescent with low socio-economic status

Background: Anemia in pregnancy is a major health problem worldwide, especially in developing countries like India. Maternal and fetal outcomes are poor in pregnant patients with anemia. The most important cause of anemia is iron deficiency anemia which can be prevented by early oral iron supplementation.Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted in the department of obstetrics and gynecology of our tertiary care teaching institution for a period of one year. 1290 pregnant women coming to the antenatal OPD were screened for anemia and 490 women. Patients who were not anemic were excluded. 800 patients were enrolled in the study. Each patient was interviewed using a structured interview schedule and the data obtained was analyzed.Results: The percentage of anemia in pregnant women was 62% in our study of which 40% were mildly anemic, 55% were moderately anemic and 5% were severely anemic. Maximum number of anemic women -mild, moderate and severe was seen in the age group 20-24 years. Mild and severe anemia was seen more in the secondary educated women. Maximum percentage of anemia was seen in the lower socio-economic status followed by middle and was lowest in the higher socio-economic status group. Prevalence of anemia was almost equal in primigravida and multigravidas (around 50%) but 80% of severely anemic patients were multigravida. Almost 68% took iron and folic acid tablets regularly.Conclusions: Treating anemia in pregnant women will go a long way in improving maternal and fetal outcome. Hence a future healthy younger generation can be produced. Iron tablets can be distributed at school to young girls to prevent anemia in future women.

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Assessment of anaemia in adolescent girls

International Journal of Reproduction Contraception Obstetrics and Gynecology ◽

10.18203/2320-1770.ijrcog20172944 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 6 (7) ◽

pp. 3113 ◽

Cited By ~ 4

Author(s):

Jayant V. Upadhye ◽

Jayshree J. Upadhye

Keyword(s):

Adolescent Girls ◽

Economic Status ◽

Educational Status ◽

Adolescent Females ◽

Cross Sectional Survey ◽

Chi Square ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Mortality And Morbidity ◽

Socio Economic Status ◽

Prevalence Of Anemia

Background: The world’s adolescent population is facing a series of serious nutritional challenges which are not only affecting their growth and development but also their livelihood as adults. Yet, adolescents remain a largely neglected, difficult to measure and hard to reach population, in which the needs of adolescent girls in particular, are often ignored. Anemia in adolescent girls contributes to maternal and foetal mortality and morbidity in future. The objective of the study was to estimate the frequency of anemia among adolescent girls, to study the socio-demographic factors associated with anemia and to evaluate the cause and type of anaemia.Methods: A cross-sectional survey was conducted in an urban area in a school. A total of 300 girls (12-18 years) were included in this study. Statistical analysis was done using percentage, standard error of proportion, Chi-square test and student’s t-test.Results: The prevalence of anemia was found to be 90%. A significant association of anemia was found with socio-economic status and literacy status of parents. Mean height and weight of subjects with anemia was significantly less than subjects without anemia. A high prevalence of anemia among adolescent females was found, among those whose parents were less educated.Conclusions: The overall prevalence of anemia among adolescent females was found to be 90%. There is significant association of anemia with socio-economic status and parents' educational status. There is need to increase awareness of anemia in adolescent girls and parents.

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Anemia in pregnancy and its associated factors: A study from Eastern Nepal

Nepal Journal of Epidemiology ◽

10.3126/nje.v4i4.11358 ◽

2014 ◽

Vol 4 (4) ◽

pp. 386-92 ◽

Cited By ~ 3

Author(s):

Manisha Maskey ◽

N Jha ◽

SI Poudel ◽

D Yadav

Keyword(s):

Risk Factors ◽

Pregnant Women ◽

Economic Status ◽

Previous Pregnancy ◽

Socio Economic Status ◽

Age At Marriage ◽

History Of ◽

Anemia During Pregnancy ◽

Associated Risk Factors ◽

Prevalence Of Anemia

Background Anemia in pregnancy is responsible for many adverse effects on maternal and fetal outcome. It is the commonest hematological disorder accompanying pregnancy. Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women is fairly high worldwide, especially in developing countries. A research finding published by World Health organization revels that the prevalence of anemia among pregnant women in developing countries averages 56% (ranging between 35 to 100%). Though Nepal has decreasing trend of prevalence of anemia, it is still high (42% in 2006). Identifying the associated factors which are responsible for the development of anemia during pregnancy would be of great help in mitigating the burden to some extent. Ojective of the study was to find out the pattern of anemia and associated risk factors for anemia during pregnancy. Materials and Methods A cross-sectional study was conducted in VDC named Hansposa. Door to door survey was carried out to collect data using pre-designed questionnaires. Ante-natal check-ups were provided with analysis of hemoglobin levels, in every individual of study population, using conventional Shali's method. Chi-square test was applied, where applicable. Results Altogether 249 pregnant women were included in the study. The proportion of anemia was found to be 46.6%, the cases of mild anemia, and moderate anemia were 51.0% and 49.0% respectively. Risk factors includes: history of complications during previous pregnancy (P<0.001), education (P<0.05), age at marriage (P=0.028), low socio-economic status (P<0.001), gravidity and parity (P<0.01), poor knowledge about anemia (P<0.001), abnormal body mass index (P<0.001) and smoking (P=0.05). Conclusion This study indicates that the prevalence of anemia during pregnancy bears a resemblance to national value. Major associated risk factors include: history of complications during previous pregnancy, low knowledge about anemia in pregnant women, women with low body mass index, age at marriage, socio-economic status, gravidity and parity, and smoking. Most importantly, the lack of commitment in female education plays vital role in its existence.DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3126/nje.v4i4.11358 Nepal Journal of Epidemiology 2014; 4(4):386-92

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A study on prevalence of anemia among antenatal females registered at rural health training centre, Budhi in district Kathua

International Journal of Community Medicine and Public Health ◽

10.18203/2394-6040.ijcmph20215007 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 9 (1) ◽

pp. 258

Author(s):

Nazuk Razdan ◽

Sonika Sangra ◽

Asha Kiran

Keyword(s):

Developing Countries ◽

Economic Status ◽

Public Health Problem ◽

Reproductive Age ◽

World Population ◽

Age Group ◽

Training Centre ◽

Socio Economic Status ◽

Mild Anemia ◽

Prevalence Of Anemia

Background: Anemia has been recognized as the most common form of nutritional deficiency worldwide, particularly in developing countries like India. Anemia is a public health problem in both developed and developing countries. It affects 1.62 billion people globally, which corresponds to 24.8% of the world population. Though anemia is easily treatable and preventable disease, it continues to be significantly associated with pregnancy. The aims of the study were to determine the magnitude of anemia in pregnant women according to severity and to find out association of anemia with different variables.Methods: The present study was a retrospective type of study which was conducted over a period of 2 years. A total of 109 antenatal females were registered over the period of 2 years.Results: The most common age group seen was 26-30 years (45%), majority of females were Hindu (95.4%) and belonged to lower socio-economic status (52.3%). The obstetrics history of the antenatal females’ shows, majority of them registered themselves in their 1st trimester (73.4%) and around 22.1% of the females had birth interval between 2-3 years, followed by 1-2 years. Majority of them had moderate anemia (82%), followed by mild anemia (10%). Only 1% of females had severe anemia while rest had no anemia (7%).Conclusions: This study revealed a high prevalence of anemia in antenatal females, irrespective of religion, socio-economic status, etc. anemia is found to be endemic in this region, due to various unfavorable socio-demographic factors. Strengthening of the existing adolescent and maternal health interventions focusing towards anemia screening and prevention among reproductive age group.

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Oral Language Behavior of Older Cerebral Palsied Children

Journal of Speech and Hearing Research ◽

10.1044/jshr.0704.349 ◽

1964 ◽

Vol 7 (4) ◽

pp. 349-359 ◽

Cited By ~ 3

Author(s):

Russell J. Love

Keyword(s):

Oral Language ◽

Economic Status ◽

Educational Background ◽

Socio Economic Status ◽

Language Behavior ◽

Hearing Acuity

A battery of six tests assessing various aspects of receptive and expressive oral language was administered to 27 cerebral palsied children and controls matched on the variables of age, intelligence, sex, race, hearing acuity, socio-economic status, and similarity of educational background. Results indicated only minimal differences between groups. Signs of deviancy in language behavior often attributed to the cerebral palsied were not observed. Although previous investigators have suggested consistent language disturbances in the cerebral palsied, evidence for a disorder of comprehension and formulation of oral symobls was not found.

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Socio-economic Status and Cancer Survival in British Columbia

PsycEXTRA Dataset ◽

10.1037/e507502013-097 ◽

2012 ◽

Author(s):

Carolyn Gotay

Keyword(s):

British Columbia ◽

Cancer Survival ◽

Economic Status ◽

Socio Economic Status

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Among a sample of Iranian students, adult attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is related to childhood ADHD, but not to age, gender, socio-economic status or birth order - an exploratory study

Pharmacopsychiatry ◽

10.1055/s-0033-1353360 ◽

2013 ◽

Vol 46 (06) ◽

Author(s):

L Jahangard ◽

M Haghighi ◽

H Bajoghli ◽

E Holsboer-Trachsler ◽

S Brand

Keyword(s):

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder ◽

Birth Order ◽

Attention Deficit ◽

Exploratory Study ◽

Economic Status ◽

Childhood Adhd ◽

Hyperactivity Disorder ◽

Socio Economic Status ◽

Iranian Students

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Effects of psychological eating behaviour domains on the asscoiation between socio-economic status and BMI

PPmP - Psychotherapie · Psychosomatik · Medizinische Psychologie ◽

10.1055/s-0038-1667995 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 68 (08) ◽

pp. e45-e46

Author(s):

A Löffler

Keyword(s):

Economic Status ◽

Eating Behaviour ◽

Socio Economic Status

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A study on the Relationship of the weight pattern with the socioeconomic status among adolescents school going children in an Indian Metropolitan City

Research in Pharmacy and Health Sciences ◽

10.32463/rphs.2017.v03i02.12 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 3 (2) ◽

pp. 320-323

Author(s):

Samar Hossain ◽

Sharma Priyanka ◽

Talib Hossain ◽

Surendra Mohan Mathur

Keyword(s):

Socioeconomic Status ◽

Socioeconomic Development ◽

Economic Status ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Overweight And Obesity ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Socio Economic Status ◽

Obesity And Overweight ◽

Prevalence Of Obesity ◽

Development Levels

Objective: The last two decades have witnessed an increase in health care costs due to obesity and related issues among children and adolescents. Childhood obesity is a global phenomenon affecting all socio-economic groups, irrespective of age, sex or ethnicity. The study was done to find the the prevalence of obesity and overweight and their association with socioeconomic status (SES) and the risk factors. Materials and Methods: School based cross sectional study carried out over a period of 4 months in three schools of East Delhi. The study was carried out in 629 school children of 10–18 years of age and belonging to different socioeconomic statuses in schools in East Delhi. The obesity and overweight were considered using an updated body mass index reference. A pre-tested questionnaire was used to determine the Socio-economic status and life style factors. Results: The prevalence of overweight among children was higher in middle socioeconomic status groups as compared to high socioeconomic class in both boys and girls whereas the prevalence of obesity was higher in high Socio economic status group as compared to middle socioeconomic group. The prevalence of obesity as well as overweight in low SES group was the lowest as compared to other group. Conclusion: The findings of this study suggest that the prevalence of overweight and obesity varies remarkably with different socioeconomic development levels.

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