Prevalence of Iron Deficiency Anemia among Adolescent Girls in the City of Saravan -

Background and Objective: Iron deficiency anemia (IDA) is the most common type of micronutrient deficiency in the world. Numerous reports indicated that adolescence is a period which has an increased risk of development of IDA. Given the importance of IDA and lack of studies in Saravan, a city of Iran, this study was performed to assess the prevalence of IDA among adolescent girls.Methods: In this cross-sectional study, 460 high-school girls were randomly selected. Demographic data was collected using a questionnaire. Knowledge, attitude and practice of participants with regard to iron deficiency anemia was measured at the beginning of the interview. Accordingly, five cc of blood sample was drawn from each student to determine the prevalence of anemia, which was defined by a hemoglobin level lower than 12 mg / dL. The level of ferritin was analyzed to confirm the IDA for students diagnosed with anemia. Ferritin level lower than 12 ?g / dl was considered as IDA. Data was analyzed using SPSS software version 22.Results: Prevalence of anemia and IDA was 24% (n = 111) and 12.6% (n = 58), respectively. Results showed that 37 % of students had good knowledge, 45. 5 % good attitude, and 6.7 % had good practice. Also, there was no significant association between IDA and socio-economic status including parental education, job, and household income (P>0.05).Conclusion: The findings of this study showed that the prevalence of IDA was moderate in Saravan city. Given the importance of IDA and its complications, further studies are needed, especially in high risk populations for IDA such as children.

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Incidence of iron deficiency anemia among the children with febrile seizures.

The Professional Medical Journal ◽

10.29309/tpmj/2022.29.01.6591 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 29 (01) ◽

pp. 121-125

Author(s):

Samina Batool ◽

Nadia Qamar ◽

Akasha Islam ◽

Saman Jamal ◽

Qurat-ul-Ain Rana

Keyword(s):

Socioeconomic Status ◽

Iron Deficiency ◽

Iron Deficiency Anemia ◽

Rural Areas ◽

Ferritin Level ◽

Demographic Data ◽

Febrile Seizures ◽

Deficiency Anemia ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Duration Of Symptoms

Objective: To determine frequency of iron deficiency anemia among the children having febrile seizures. Study Design: Descriptive Cross Sectional study. Setting: Pediatric Unit Allama Iqbal Memorial Teaching Hospital Sialkot. Period: September 2020 to February 2021. Material & Methods: Total 70 children were studied with age six months to 10 years with either gender presenting with febrile seizures. All data of the patients was documented including demographic data like age, gender, residential area, educational status, socioeconomic status and clinical findings at the time of presentation like fever, fits and duration of symptoms etc. Blood hemoglobin and ferritin level were tested of each patient to evaluate iron deficiency anemia. Results: There were 65.7% male and 34.3% female cases in this study. Age range of the patients was 6 months to 10 years with mean age of 4.36 ± 2.71 years. Most of the children (60%) were below three years of age. Mostly children belonged to low and middle socioeconomic status with the frequency of 42.8% and 45.7% respectively. Iron deficiency anemia was found in 38.6% cases. Majority of the mothers were illiterate (65%). There were 44.3% cases from rural areas and 55.7% from urban area. Conclusion: Iron deficiency anemia is a common problem among children with febrile seizures, younger than 03 years and belonging to rural areas. Illiterate mothers, is an important risk factor of iron deficiency anemia in their children.

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Parents’ Knowledge and Practice of Iron Therapy for Anemic Infants in Primary Health Care in Bahrain

Global Journal of Health Science ◽

10.5539/gjhs.v9n8p99 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 9 (8) ◽

pp. 99

Author(s):

Ahmed Al-Jamri ◽

Fatema Al-Awainati ◽

Marwa Ali ◽

Masooma Jaafar ◽

Mustafa Hussain ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Health Care ◽

Primary Health Care ◽

Iron Deficiency ◽

Iron Deficiency Anemia ◽

Public Health Problem ◽

Deficiency Anemia ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Primary Health ◽

Knowledge And Practice ◽

Prevalence Of Anemia

BACKGROUND: Anemia in children aged less than five years is a common medical problem worldwide. Iron deficiency anemia is the most prevalent anemia in infants and has been shown to be a public health problem. Many studies have been conducted on anemia among infants but the scope of the conducted studies was focused on the prevalence of anemia with less emphasis on the knowledge and parental practice of anemia and its treatment. Providing infants with iron supplements and simultaneously ensuring their compliance has shown an improvement in hemoglobin levels, along with a significant reduction in the prevalence of iron deficiency anemia (IDA).OBJECTIVE: To explore the level of parental knowledge and practice towards iron syrup.METHODS: A Cross- sectional study was carried out from 21st June to 2nd July, 2015 in ten Primary Health Care centers in Bahrain. During the study period, a phone survey was conducted using a self-constructed questionnaire. The response rate was 98%.RESULTS: In this study, the prevalence of anemia in infants is 45%. 58.4% of parents did not give the offered iron for their infants or stopped it within the first week of use. Overall, around 70% of parents correctly answered half or more of the knowledge questions regarding iron syrup side effects but only 32.5% of parents correctly answered half or more of the questions regarding IDA complications.CONCLUSION: Anemia is prevalent among 9 months old infants with considerable gaps in knowledge and practices of parents.

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Prevalence of anemia and iron deficiency anemia in Chinese pregnant women (IRON WOMEN): a national cross-sectional survey

10.21203/rs.2.24054/v3 ◽

2020 ◽

Author(s):

Jing Tan ◽

Guolin He ◽

Yana Qi ◽

Hongmei Yang ◽

Yiquan Xiong ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Risk Factors ◽

Iron Deficiency ◽

Pregnant Women ◽

Iron Deficiency Anemia ◽

Developed Countries ◽

Deficiency Anemia ◽

Current Evidence ◽

Cross Sectional Survey ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Prevalence Of Anemia

Abstract Background: The current evidence about anemia and iron deficiency anemia (IDA) during pregnancy remains elusive in China. The purpose of this study is to investigate the prevalence of anemia and IDA and their risk factors in Chinese pregnant women.Methods: A nationwide cross-sectional survey of pregnant women was conducted during their antenatal visits. Using a multi-stage sampling method, 24 hospitals from 16 provinces across China were selected. Structured questionnaires were administered to collect information from participants and to extract clinical data from electronic medical records. Mixed-effects logistic regression models were performed to determine the risk factors associated with anemia and IDA.Results: In total, 12,403 pregnant women were enrolled, including 1,018 (8.2%) at the first trimester, 3,487 (28.1%) at the second, and 7,898 (63.7%) at the third. Overall, 19.8% of women were diagnosed with anemia and 13.9% were diagnosed with IDA. The prevalence of anemia and IDA varied among regions and increased by gestational month, peaking at the eighth gestational month (24.0% for anemia and 17.8% for IDA). Pregnant women at advanced stage of gestation, non-local residents, multiple gestations, multiparity, pre-pregnancy underweight, and those experiencing severe nausea or vomiting during pregnancy, were associated with higher risks of anemia and IDA.Conclusions: The prevalence of anemia and IDA during pregnancy are similar to those from developed countries and vary across regions in China.

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Prevalence of anemia and iron deficiency anemia in Chinese pregnant women (IRON WOMEN): a national cross-sectional survey

10.21203/rs.2.24054/v4 ◽

2020 ◽

Author(s):

Jing Tan ◽

Guolin He ◽

Yana Qi ◽

Hongmei Yang ◽

Yiquan Xiong ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Risk Factors ◽

Iron Deficiency ◽

Pregnant Women ◽

Iron Deficiency Anemia ◽

Developed Countries ◽

Deficiency Anemia ◽

Current Evidence ◽

Cross Sectional Survey ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Prevalence Of Anemia

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Studi Farmakoepidemiologi Vitamin Penambah Darah pada Ibu Hamil di Kecamatan Jatinangor

Jurnal Kesehatan Vokasional ◽

10.22146/jkesvo.44420 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 4 (3) ◽

pp. 153

Author(s):

Irma Rismayanti Amanah ◽

Irma Rismayanti Amanah

Keyword(s):

Iron Deficiency ◽

Pregnant Women ◽

Iron Deficiency Anemia ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Deficiency Anemia ◽

Target Area ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Know How ◽

Consumption Practices ◽

Prevalence Of Anemia

Introduction: The prevalence of iron deficiency anemia in pregnant women in the world according to WHO ranges from 35-37%, similarly found in pregnant women in Indonesia, Riskesdas in 2013 reported a prevalence of 37.1%. Although the treatment of iron deficiency anemia for pregnant women has been entered into ANC treatment, the prevalence has not given the expected thing. However, in Sumedang District, the prevalence of anemia in pregnant women in 2016 lower, 9.69%, pharmacoepidemiological data related to the use of blood boosting vitamins in Jatinangor is still limited. this research was conducted in Jatinangor as target area of Universitas Padjadjaran.Objective: To know the blood Enhancer supplement consumption practices on pregnant women in Jatinangor.Methods: A cross-sectional study was carried out in July-August 2018 with pregnant women in Jatinangor, based on the formula large sample descriptive, sampling conducted in 12 villages and subjects were selected consecutively. Data analysis was carried out descriptively interview data using a closed questionnaire.Results: within research recorded 532 pregnant woman, 110 pregnant women are eligible to participate. It was found 96 pregnant women taking blood boosting vitamins, 69 Taking folicacid, 27 taking irontablets, 15 consuming B12, 2 consuming B6. It was found who did not take vitamins, 14 pregnant women for several reasons, 8 people felt healthy, 3 people felt the complaints were mild so it does not require vitamins, 4 others were afraid of the side effects.Conclusion: Most of the respondents already know how to consume suplments

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Prevalence of anemia and iron deficiency anemia in Chinese pregnant women (IRON WOMEN): a national cross-sectional survey

10.21203/rs.2.24054/v2 ◽

2020 ◽

Author(s):

Jing Tan ◽

Guolin He ◽

Yana Qi ◽

Hongmei Yang ◽

Yiquan Xiong ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Risk Factors ◽

Iron Deficiency ◽

Pregnant Women ◽

Iron Deficiency Anemia ◽

Developed Countries ◽

Deficiency Anemia ◽

Current Evidence ◽

Cross Sectional Survey ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Prevalence Of Anemia

Abstract Background: The current evidence about anemia and iron deficiency anemia (IDA) during pregnancy remains elusive in China. The purpose of this study is to investigate the prevalence of anemia and IDA and their risk factors in Chinese pregnant women.Methods: A nationwide cross-sectional survey of pregnant women was conducted during their antenatal visits. Using a multi-stage sampling method, 24 hospitals from 16 provinces across China were selected. Structured questionnaires were administered to collect information from participants and to extract clinical data from electronic medical records. Mixed-effects logistic regression models were performed to determine the risk factors associated with anemia and IDA.Results: In total, 12,403 pregnant women were enrolled, including 1,018 (8.2%) at the first trimester, 3,487 (28.1%) at the second, and 7,898 (63.7%) at the third. Overall, 19.8% of women were diagnosed with anemia and 13.9% were diagnosed with IDA. The prevalence of anemia and IDA varied between regions and increased by gestational month, peaking at the eighth gestational month (24.0% for anemia and 17.8% for IDA). Pregnant women at advanced stage of gestation, non-local residents, multiple gestations, multiparity, pre-pregnancy underweight, and those experiencing severe nausea or vomiting during pregnancy, were associated with higher risks of anemia and IDA.Conclusions: The prevalence of anemia and IDA during pregnancy are similar to those from developed countries and vary across regions in China.

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Prevalence of anemia and iron deficiency anemia in Chinese pregnant women (IRON WOMEN): a national cross-sectional survey

10.21203/rs.2.24054/v1 ◽

2020 ◽

Author(s):

Jing Tan ◽

Guolin He ◽

Yana Qi ◽

Hongmei Yang ◽

Yiquan Xiong ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Risk Factors ◽

Iron Deficiency ◽

Pregnant Women ◽

Iron Deficiency Anemia ◽

Deficiency Anemia ◽

Current Evidence ◽

Cross Sectional Survey ◽

Severe Nausea ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Prevalence Of Anemia

Abstract Background: The current evidence about anemia and iron deficiency anemia (IDA) during pregnancy remains elusive in China. The purpose of this study is to investigate the prevalence of anemia and IDA and their risk factors in Chinese pregnant women. Methods: A nationwide cross-sectional survey of pregnant women was conducted during their antenatal visits. Using a multi-stage sampling method, 24 hospitals from 16 provinces across China were selected. Structured questionnaires were administered to collect information from participants and to extract clinical data from electronic medical records. Mixed-effects logistic regression models were performed to determine the risk factors associated with anemia and IDA. Results: In total, 12,403 pregnant women were enrolled, including 1,018 (8.2%) at the first trimester, 3,487 (28.1%) at the second, and 7,898 (63.7%) at the third. Overall, 19.8% of women were diagnosed with anemia and 13.9% were diagnosed with IDA. The prevalence of anemia and IDA varied between regions and increased by gestational month, peaking at the eighth gestational month (24.0% for anemia and 17.8% for IDA). Pregnant women at advanced stage of gestation, non-local residents, multiple gestations, multiparity, pre-pregnancy underweight, and those experiencing severe nausea or vomiting during pregnancy, were associated with higher risks of anemia and IDA. Conclusions: The prevalence of anemia and IDA during pregnancy is high and varies across regions in China, particularly for women at their second and third trimesters. Interventions are needed to improve the condition during pregnancy. Keywords : anemia, iron deficiency anemia, prevalence, risk factors, cross-sectional survey

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TEA CONSUMPTION AND IRON-DEFICIENCY ANEMIA AMONG PREGNANT WOMAN IN BOGOR DISTRICT, INDONESIA

Media Gizi Mikro Indonesia ◽

10.22435/mgmi.v10i2.1384 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 10 (2) ◽

pp. 91-100

Author(s):

Putri Bungsu Machmud ◽

Ratna Djuwita Hatma ◽

Ahmad Syafiq

Keyword(s):

Iron Deficiency ◽

Pregnant Women ◽

Iron Deficiency Anemia ◽

Serum Ferritin ◽

Iron Status ◽

Demographic Data ◽

Secondary Data ◽

Deficiency Anemia ◽

Tea Consumption ◽

Cross Sectional

Background. Anemia in pregnancy is an essential problem due to affect to not only the mother’s life but also to baby’s life. An iron deficiency causes about 75 percent of anemia during pregnancy. Objective. This study aimed to identify risk factors for iron deficiency among pregnant women and determine the possible link between iron status and tannin levels associated with tea consumption. Method. The population-based cross-sectional studies were conducted from secondary data of previous thesis-research in 2013, “Pengaruh Kadar Tanin pada Teh Celup terhadap Anemia Gizi Besi (AGB) pada Ibu Hamil di UPT Puskesmas Citeureup Kabupaten Bogor Tahun 2012”. The study population consisted of 94 randomly selected pregnant women. The inclusion criteria were pregnant women who participated in the previous study and have a complete antenatal care record. Demographic data were collected, including data on age, working status, gestational stage, time since last pregnancy, and parity. The information included nutritional variables, such as iron supplements, nutritional status, and iron intake. Also, data for tannin level grouped as low, medium, and high based on the frequency of daily tea consumption and tea-making habits. The linear model analysis was used to determine the influence of tea consumption on serum ferritin levels. Results. The results showed that time since last pregnancy (<2 years), parity (more than two children), reduced consumption of foods containing heme, and levels of tannin consumption (low, medium, or high) were predictors of iron-deficiency anemia. The results also suggested that tannin levels were inversely proportional to serum ferritin levels. Conclusion. Pregnant women who consumed tea with a low tannin level had the highest serum ferritin levels, whereas those who drank tea with medium and high tannin levels had the lowest serum ferritin levels.

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Prophylaxis for iron deficiency anemia using ferrous sulfate among infants followed up at a primary healthcare unit in the municipality of Embu-SP (2003/2004)

Sao Paulo Medical Journal ◽

10.1590/s1516-31802008000200006 ◽

2008 ◽

Vol 126 (2) ◽

pp. 96-101 ◽

Cited By ~ 4

Author(s):

André Fernando Shibukawa ◽

Edina Mariko Koga da Silva ◽

Wilson André Ichiki ◽

Maria Wany Louzada Strufaldi ◽

Rosana Fiorini Puccini

Keyword(s):

Iron Deficiency ◽

Iron Deficiency Anemia ◽

Primary Healthcare ◽

Ferrous Sulfate ◽

Public Health Problem ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Deficiency Anemia ◽

Important Public Health Problem ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Prevalence Of Anemia

CONTEXT AND OBJECTIVE: Iron deficiency anemia is an important public health problem in Brazil. In the municipality of Embu, a population study in 1996 found anemia prevalence of 68.5% among children aged one to two years. From these data, prescription of prophylactic ferrous sulfate was instituted in 1998 for children under two years old followed up within the children's healthcare program. After five years of intervention, the prevalence of anemia and associated factors were investigated among children aged 12 to 18 months to whom guidance for prophylactic ferrous sulfate use had been given. DESIGN AND SETTING: Cross-sectional study covering October 2003 to June 2004 at a primary healthcare unit in Embu. METHODS: A randomized sample of children aged 12 to 18 months to whom guidance for prophylactic ferrous sulfate use had been given was obtained. Hemoglobin was measured in capillary blood, using HemoCue® apparatus. Hemoglobin < 11 g/100 dl was taken to indicate anemia. RESULTS: The sample comprised 118 children and anemia was found in 41.5%. There was no statistically significant association between anemia presence and the variables of sex, birth weight, neonatal intercurrences, chronic diseases, breastfeeding or iron supplementation use. There was a statistically significant association (p = 0.03) between anemia presence and per capita income, such that the higher the income was, the lower the prevalence of anemia was. CONCLUSION: The prophylaxis program against iron deficiency anemia did not achieve the expected results. New strategies must be considered in the light of the magnitude of the problem.

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Prevalence of anemia and iron deficiency in adolescent school girls of Dharan, Nepal

Asian Journal of Medical Sciences ◽

10.3126/ajms.v8i5.17546 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 8 (5) ◽

pp. 22-26 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Nirmala Limbu ◽

Dilip Thakur ◽

Binod Kumar Lal Das ◽

Lok Bandhu Choudhary ◽

Anju Pradhan ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Iron Deficiency ◽

Ferritin Level ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Deficiency Anemia ◽

Iron Level ◽

Chi Square ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Iron Deficient ◽

School Girls ◽

Prevalence Of Anemia

Background: The prevalence of anemia in adolescence girls are said to be 42 to 60% in Nepal. Iron deficiency results from prolonged deficit of iron in diet or increased need for iron during a period of intense growth like adolescence. However, the terms anemia, iron deficiency, and iron deficiency anemia are used interchangeably.Aims and Objective: We aimed to find out the prevalence of anemia and iron deficiency in adolescent school girls of Dharan, Nepal by measuring hemoglobin and serum ferritin levels.Materials and Methods: This cross-sectional study was done in higher secondary schools, including government and private schools, of Dharan conducted by the Department of Basic and Clinical Physiology, B. P. Koirala Institute of Health Sciences, Dharan, Nepal. A total of 150 adolescent school girls of Dharan was selected by systemic random sampling method. Hemoglobin and ferritin levels were analyzed by cyanmethemoglobin method and immunoturbidimetric assay respectively. Descriptive statistics, paired t-test and chi-square test were used.Results: Anemic girls were 33.33% (n=50/150). Anemia with iron deficiency was identified in 17.33% girls (n=26/50) and anemia with normal iron level was in 16 % girls (n=24/50). Normal hemoglobin level with iron deficiency was identified in 9% (n= 14/100) girls and normal hemoglobin with normal ferritin level was in 57% (n=86/100) girls.Conclusions: Prevalence of anemia was less in the adolescent school girls of Dharan, Nepal, than the earlier documented reports in which only half the anemic adolescent girls were iron deficient; suggesting that the remaining other anemic girls had other causes of anemia.Asian Journal of Medical Sciences Vol.8(5) 2017 22-26

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