Factors associated with anemia among children 6-59 months in Ethiopia, using Ethiopia Demographic and Health Survey data, 2016

Abstract BackgroundAnemia is the most common nutritional problem and a wide spread micronutrient deficiency disorder even at global scale. In Ethiopia, child hood anemia is the most prevalent and a serious public health problem. The aim of this study is to assess determinants of anemia among children 6–59 months in Ethiopia, Ethiopia Demographic and Health Survey, 2016.MethodThis study was based on the 2016 Ethiopian Demographic Health Survey (EDHS).A community-based cross-sectional with a two-stage stratified cluster sampling technique was implemented at national level. Total of 7689 children were included in the analysis. Descriptive, bivariate and multivariable logistic regression analysis was employed.ResultThe prevalence of anemia among 6–59 months old children was 56.6% and highest among 6–11 months age groups. Child age 6–23 months, maternal age 20–29 and 30–39 years, poorest wealth index, mothers not currently living with husband, Birth order of the child eighth and, birth interval, one times, stunted children and underweight were significantly associated with anemiaConclusionsThe prevalence of anemia in this study was the highest from all EDHS reports. Itwas skyrocketed from the preceding report (EDHS 2011) and remains the main public health problem in Ethiopia. Comprehensive intervention strategies should be in place tailored to different government hierarchies (national, regional and district level) including household and individual level interventions for combating child hood anemia by giving an emphasis on the identified variables.

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Reproductive and Obstetric Factors Are Key Predictors of Maternal Anemia during Pregnancy in Ethiopia: Evidence from Demographic and Health Survey (2011)

Anemia ◽

10.1155/2015/649815 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 2015 ◽

pp. 1-8 ◽

Cited By ~ 4

Author(s):

Taddese Alemu ◽

Melaku Umeta

Keyword(s):

Public Health ◽

Pregnant Women ◽

Health Survey ◽

Health Problem ◽

Previous History ◽

Public Health Problem ◽

Demographic And Health Survey ◽

Under Five ◽

History Of ◽

Anemia During Pregnancy

Anemia is a major public health problem worldwide. In Ethiopia, a nationally representative and consistent evidence is lacking on the prevalence and determinants during pregnancy. We conducted an in-depth analysis of demographic and health survey for the year 2011 which is a representative data collected from all regions in Ethiopia. Considering maternal anemia as an outcome variable, predicting variables from sociodemographic, household, and reproductive/obstetric characteristics were identified for analyses. Logistic regression model was applied to identify predictors atP<0.05. The prevalence of anemia among pregnant women was 23%. Maternal age, region, pregnancy trimester, number of under five children, previous history of abortion (termination of pregnancy), breastfeeding practices, and number of antenatal care visits were key independent predictors of anemia during pregnancy. In conclusion, the level of anemia during pregnancy is a moderate public health problem in Ethiopia. Yet, special preventive measures should be undertaken for pregnant women who are older in age and having too many under five children and previous history of abortion. Further evidence is expected to be generated concerning why pregnant mothers from the eastern part of the country and those with better access to radio disproportionately develop anemia more than their counterparts.

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RISK FACTORS DETERMINANTS ANEMIA EVENTS IN ADOLESCENT PUSKESMAS IN KOTA SELATAN

Jurnal Ners dan Kebidanan Indonesia ◽

10.21927/jnki.2020.8(3).194-205 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 8 (3) ◽

pp. 194

Author(s):

Endah Yulianingsih ◽

Hasnawatty Surya Porouw

Keyword(s):

Public Health ◽

Adolescent Girls ◽

Health Problem ◽

Maternal Education ◽

Public Health Problem ◽

Dominant Factor ◽

P Value ◽

Global Public Health ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Prevalence Of Anemia

Anemia is a global public health problem that needs special attention. Anemia in adolescent girls is a common problem, especially in developing countries (WHO, 2008). Anemia is a health problem that is most often found in countries both developed and developing, including Indonesia .. The prevalence of anemia in Indonesia is not so much with the global anemia prevalence rate is 21.7% where the prevalence of anemia has been entered into the category of public health problems was that it should receive special attention. Teenagers are particularly at risk age group the incidence of anemia due to nutritional needs particularly iron exceeds the needs of other age groups due to accelerated growth and increased physical activity. This study aims to determine the factors associated with the incidence of anemia among adolescent girls in Puskesmas Kota Selatan Kota Gorontalo. Type with a cross-sectional study using bivariate test by chi-square test and multivariate logistic regression test. This research instrument using a questionnaire. The results of this study indicate that there is a relationship between the age of menarche (p = 0.001), knowledge (p = 0.000), maternal education (p = 0.000), the pattern of menstruation (p = 0.000), BMI (p = 0.009), menstruation (p = 0.003). The most dominant factor to the incidence of anemia among adolescent girls in Puskesmas South City Gorontalo is a factor of knowledge with p value 0.001 exp B = 2.650 (CI 1.643 to 4770), which means that respondents who have a good knowledge will likely 2,

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Prevalence and factors associated with anemia among children under five years of age in Rombo district, Kilimanjaro region, Northern Tanzania

F1000Research ◽

10.12688/f1000research.24707.1 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 9 ◽

pp. 1102

Author(s):

Innocent B. Mboya ◽

Redempta Mamseri ◽

Beatrice J. Leyaro ◽

Johnston George ◽

Sia E. Msuya ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Public Health ◽

Health Problem ◽

Public Health Problem ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Children Under Five ◽

Under Five ◽

Factors Associated ◽

Northern Tanzania ◽

Kilimanjaro Region ◽

Prevalence Of Anemia

Background: Anemia is a severe public health problem affecting more than half of children under five years of age in low-, middle- and high-income countries. We aimed to determine the prevalence and factors associated with anemia among children under five years of age in northern Tanzania. Methods: This was a community-based cross-sectional study conducted in Rombo district, Kilimanjaro region, northern Tanzania in April 2016. Multistage sampling technique was used to select a total of 602 consenting mothers and their children aged 6-59 months and interviewed using a questionnaire. Data were analyzed using Stata version 15.1. We used generalized linear models (binomial family and logit link function) with robust variance estimator to determine factors associated with anemia. Results: Prevalence of anemia was 37.9%, and it was significantly higher among children aged 6-23 months (48.3%) compared to those aged 24-59 months (28.5%). There were no significant differences in anemia prevalence by sex of the child. Adjusted for other factors, children aged 6-23 months had over two times higher odds of being anemic (OR=2.44, 95% CI 1.71, 3.49, p<0.001) compared to those aged 24-59 months. No significant association was found between maternal and nutritional characteristics with anemia among children in this study. Conclusion: Prevalence of anemia was lower than the national and regional prevalence but it still constitutes a significant public health problem, especially among children aged 6-23 months. Interventions such as iron supplementation, food fortification and dietary diversification and management of childhood illnesses in this setting should be targeted towards mothers and children less than two years.

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Association between Awareness on Antibiotic Resistance and Antibiotic Misuse Among Saudi University Students

The Open Public Health Journal ◽

10.2174/1874944502114010545 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 14 (1) ◽

pp. 545-554

Author(s):

Ahmed Yousef Bu-Khamsin ◽

Eduardo Fabella ◽

Ali Habib Al Abdullah ◽

Murtadha Radhi Albather ◽

Yasser Taher Al-Hassan ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Public Health ◽

Antibiotic Resistance ◽

University Students ◽

Health Problem ◽

Public Health Problem ◽

Antibiotic Use ◽

Cluster Sampling ◽

Gulf Region ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Survey Responses

Background: Saudi Arabia has the highest prevalence of resistant pathogens in the Gulf Region, with a rapid increase in antibiotic resistance seen in recent years. Misuse is common despite laws prohibiting dispensing antibiotics without prescription. This study was conducted to determine the association between awareness of antibiotic resistance and antibiotic misuse among Saudi university students. Specifically, it aimed to determine the proportion of university students who were aware of antibiotic resistance, the proportion of university students who were aware that antibiotic resistance is a public health problem, the prevalence of antibiotic misuse among university students, and the association between awareness and antibiotic misuse. Methods: The study utilized an analytic cross-sectional design. By using a self-administrated survey, responses on awareness of antibiotic resistance as well as antibiotic use among bachelor students were obtained. Two-stage stratified cluster sampling was conducted to select the required 825 participants. Epi Info® version 7 was used to estimate the proportion of students who were aware of antibiotic resistance as well as the proportion of students who misused antibiotics. Logistic regression was used to determine the association between awareness of antibiotic resistance and antibiotic use. Results: Over 75% of university students were aware of antibiotic resistance (95% CI: 72.09% - 77.98%), while 54.67% (95% CI: 51.26% - 58.03%) were aware that antibiotic resistance is a public health problem. Nearly 67% misused antibiotics (95% CI: 63.63% - 70.04%) with failure to follow the prescribed number of days of antibiotic therapy and using leftover antibiotics as the most common forms of misuse. Students who were aware of antibiotic resistance were 27.96% less likely to misuse antibiotics (OR = 0.7204, p = 0.0642). Those who were aware that antibiotic resistance is a public health problem were 51.32% less likely to misuse antibiotics (OR = 0.4868, p < 0.0001). Conclusion: Awareness of antibiotic resistance is associated with lower antibiotic misuse. Education campaigns on the consequences of inappropriate antibiotic use and the development of antibiotic resistance should be intensified.

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Prevalence and Associated Factors of Anemia among Muslim Students, Nakhon Si Thammarat, Thailand: A Cross-Sectional Study

INQUIRY The Journal of Health Care Organization Provision and Financing ◽

10.1177/00469580211013476 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 58 ◽

pp. 004695802110134

Author(s):

Chutima Rattanawan ◽

Suraiya Cheloh ◽

Asma Maimahad ◽

Malatee Tayeh

Keyword(s):

Public Health ◽

Associated Factors ◽

Public Health Problem ◽

Economic Factor ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

School Age ◽

Global Public Health ◽

Related Factors ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Prevalence Of Anemia

Anemia is a global public health problem. The prevalence of anemia among different ages, genders or ethnic groups must be clarified in order to solve problems. This study proposed to determine the prevalence and factors related to anemia among the Muslim school-age population in Nakhon Si Thammarat, Thailand. Socio-demographic and anthropometric data were collected by a structured questionnaire. Blood samples were collected from 200 school-age subjects. The thalassemia screening was performed with KKU-OF and KKU-DCIP reagents. The prevalence of anemia in this study was 36.5%, divided into males and females, 33.3% and 39.1%, respectively. The means of Hb, Hct, MCV, MCH, and MCHC in the anemic group were significantly lower. The positive results for KKU-OF or KKU-DCIP or both were 15.0%, 2.5%, and 1.0%, respectively. The result of positive OF test was a significantly independent factor for anemia. The number of family members was 5 to 7 and more than 7 persons are related factors for anemia in this study. In summary, the contribution of thalassemia and socio-economic factor are associated factors to anemia in this population. These findings should be addressed in public health strategies for the control of anemia of school-aged Muslims in the region.

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Prevalence of Overweight and Obesity in Children and Adolescents from the Age Range of 2 to 19 Years Old in Brazil

International Journal of Pediatrics ◽

10.1155/2014/583207 ◽

2014 ◽

Vol 2014 ◽

pp. 1-7 ◽

Cited By ~ 28

Author(s):

Janaina R. Niehues ◽

Ana Inês Gonzales ◽

Robson R. Lemos ◽

Poliana Penasso Bezerra ◽

Patrícia Haas

Keyword(s):

Public Health ◽

Children And Adolescents ◽

National Level ◽

Public Health Problem ◽

Overweight And Obesity ◽

Obese Children ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Juvenile Obesity ◽

Age Range ◽

Obesity In Children

Introduction. Infant juvenile obesity is currently a worldwide public health problem and it is increasing at alarming rate in the Brazilian population, showing its relevance in terms of public health.Objectives. Determine the prevalence of overweight and obesity in children and adolescents between 2 and 19 years old in different regions of Brazil.Methods. The following electronic databases were searched (from September through November 2013): Medline (PubMed), LILACS, and SciELO, using the descriptors and Boolean operators (obesity) and (overweight) and (child) and (prevalence) and (Brazil). Prospective and/or cross-sectional designs studies were found regarding the prevalence of overweight and obese children and adolescents in the five regions of Brazil.Results. A total of 191 scientific articles were found of which 17 met all inclusion criteria. A higher prevalence of overweight was found in the south (25.7%) and north (28.8%) of the country, and obesity in the southeast (15.4%) and south (10.4%).Conclusions. The scope of the studies was mostly based on municipal coverage, which resulted in limitations for conclusive analysis, showing the need for further studies of prevalence at the national level, with emphasis on public health in obese children and adolescents throughout the Brazilian territory.

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Leprosy persistence in the health district of Kenieba despite its elimination as a public health problem at the national level in Mali

10.29328/journal.adr.1001009 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 4 (1) ◽

pp. 001-005

Author(s):

Coulibaly Yaya Ibrahim ◽

Dicko Ilo ◽

Keita Modibo ◽

Dolo Housseini ◽

Sangaré Modibo ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Public Health ◽

Health Problem ◽

National Level ◽

Public Health Problem ◽

Health District

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Burnout Among Formal Caregivers and Risk of Violence Against Institutionalized Elderly

Handbook of Research on Health Systems and Organizations for an Aging Society - Advances in Human Services and Public Health ◽

10.4018/978-1-5225-9818-3.ch018 ◽

2020 ◽

pp. 247-262

Author(s):

Susana Valido ◽

Ermelinda do Carmo Caldeira ◽

Felismina Mendes

Keyword(s):

Public Health ◽

Health Problem ◽

Population Aging ◽

Public Health Problem ◽

Descriptive Study ◽

Quantitative Approach ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Institutionalized Elderly ◽

Formal Caregivers

Sociodemographic changes occurring in past decades are reflected as increased population aging, resulting in a higher need to institutionalize elderly. Violence against elderly is a relevant public health problem. The aims of the present cross-sectional exploratory and descriptive study with a quantitative approach were to analyze burnout among formal caregivers at institutions for elderly and to assess the risk of violence against institutionalized elderly. As a part of project ESACA—Envelhecer com Segurança no Alentejo (Prevenir as Quedas e a Violência sobre Idosos)—Compreender para Agir (Aging Safely in Alentejo [Preventing Falls and Violence against Elderly]), the present study analyzed 34 formal caregivers from three institutions that provide care to elderly in the Evora district, Portugal. No situations involving violence against institutionalized elderly were detected. Most participants (96.3%) did not exhibit burnout, although they did report feeling physically and emotionally tired.

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Magnitude, Severity, and Associated Factors of Anemia among Under-Five Children Attending Hawassa University Teaching and Referral Hospital, Hawassa, Southern Ethiopia, 2016

Anemia ◽

10.1155/2020/7580104 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 2020 ◽

pp. 1-6

Author(s):

Yeshimebet Gebereselassie ◽

Mesganaw BirhanSelassie ◽

Tadesse Menjetta ◽

Jemal Alemu ◽

Aster Tsegaye

Keyword(s):

Public Health ◽

Health Problem ◽

Associated Factors ◽

Public Health Problem ◽

Referral Hospital ◽

University Teaching ◽

Southern Ethiopia ◽

Under Five ◽

Hawassa University ◽

Prevalence Of Anemia

Background. Anemia is a widespread public health problem associated with increased risk of morbidity and mortality. Infants, under-5-year-old children, and pregnant women have greater susceptibility to anemia. The magnitude and associated risk factors for anemia vary in different settings. The study aimed to assess the magnitude, severity, and associated factors of anemia at Hawassa University Teaching and Referral hospital, Hawassa, southern Ethiopia. Methods. In a hospital-based cross-sectional study, a total of 422 under-five children were included. Sociodemographic data and other predisposing factors were collected by structured questionnaire. Venous blood samples were collected and analyzed for hemoglobin determination using a Cell-Dyn 1800 automated analyzer. Stool samples were collected and processed using direct wet mount and formol-ether concentration method to detect intestinal parasites. Data were entered and analyzed using SPSS version 20 statistical packages. Binary and multiple logistic regressions were computed to assess factors associated with anemia. p value less than 0.05 was taken as statistically significant. Result. The overall prevalence of anemia was found to be 41.7%. The mean hemoglobin level was 10.59 g/dl. Anemia was of mild, moderate, and severe type in 6.6%, 19%, and 16.1% of the children, respectively. Children in the age group 6–23 months (AOR = 2.04 (95% CI: 1.13, 3.69)), and mothers having no formal education (AOR = 1.73 (95% CI: 0.99, 3.02)) were identified as associated factors for anemia. Conclusion. The prevalence of anemia among the study subjects was 41.7% indicative of the fact that anemia is an important public health problem. It was associated with the child’s age, residence, mother’s education level, and intestinal parasite (Ascaris lumbricoides). It clearly indicates that there should be well integrated public health interventions to improve the health status that needs to be prioritized to prevent anemia among children under five years of age.

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Multilevel Analysis of Determinants of Anemia Prevalence among Children Aged 6–59 Months in Ethiopia: Classical and Bayesian Approaches

Anemia ◽

10.1155/2018/3087354 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 2018 ◽

pp. 1-13 ◽

Cited By ~ 10

Author(s):

Kemal N. Kawo ◽

Zeytu G. Asfaw ◽

Negusse Yohannes

Keyword(s):

Public Health ◽

Drinking Water ◽

Multilevel Analysis ◽

Health Problem ◽

Public Health Problem ◽

Wealth Index ◽

Bayesian Approaches ◽

Random Intercept ◽

Random Intercept Model ◽

Prevalence Of Anemia

Background. Anemia is a widely spread public health problem and affects individuals at all levels. However, there is a considerable regional variation in its distribution. Objective. Thus, this study aimed to assess and model the determinants of prevalence of anemia among children aged 6–59 months in Ethiopia. Data. Cross-sectional data from Ethiopian Demographic and Health Survey was used for the analysis. It was implemented by the Central Statistical Agency from 27 December 2010 through June 2011 and the sampling technique employed was multistage. Method. The statistical models that suit the hierarchical data such as variance components model, random intercept model, and random coefficients model were used to analyze the data. Likelihood and Bayesian approaches were used to estimate both fixed effects and random effects in multilevel analysis. Result. This study revealed that the prevalence of anemia among children aged between 6 and 59 months in the country was around 42.8%. The multilevel binary logistic regression analysis was performed to investigate the variation of predictor variables of the prevalence of anemia among children aged between 6 and 59 months. Accordingly, it has been identified that the number of children under five in the household, wealth index, age of children, mothers’ current working status, education level, given iron pills, size of child at birth, and source of drinking water have a significant effect on prevalence of anemia. It is found that variances related to the random term were statistically significant implying that there is variation in prevalence of anemia across regions. From the methodological aspect, it was found that random intercept model is better compared to the other two models in fitting the data well. Bayesian analysis gave consistent estimates with the respective multilevel models and additional solutions as posterior distribution of the parameters. Conclusion. The current study confirmed that prevalence of anemia among children aged 6–59 months in Ethiopia was severe public health problem, where 42.8% of them are anemic. Thus, stakeholders should pay attention to all significant factors mentioned in the analysis of this study but wealth index/improving household income and availability of pure drinking water are the most influential factors that should be improved anyway.

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