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

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.

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

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 68-73
Author(s):  
Omid Sabet Ghadam ◽  
Mohammad Fararouei ◽  
Mansour Shahraki   ◽  
Zahra Sohrabi
Keyword(s):  
Iron Deficiency ◽  
Iron Deficiency Anemia ◽  
Parental Education ◽  
Ferritin Level ◽  
Demographic Data ◽  
Good Practice ◽  
Deficiency Anemia ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Increased Risk ◽  
Prevalence Of Anemia

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.

scholarly journals Iron deficiency anemia among children with febrile seizures.

2020 ◽  
Vol 27 (09) ◽  
pp. 1922-1926
Author(s):  
Muhammad Khalil Surani ◽  
Muhammad Yousuf ◽  
Khalid Saleem ◽  
Sabiha Khan ◽  
Munir Ahmad ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Iron Deficiency ◽  
Iron Deficiency Anemia ◽  
Low Income ◽  
Economic Status ◽  
Demographic Data ◽  
Febrile Seizures ◽  
Deficiency Anemia ◽  
P Value ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Income Status

Objectives: This study was aimed to find out the frequency of iron deficiency anemia (IDA) among children with febrile seizures (FS). Study Design: Descriptive, Cross-Sectional study. Setting: Department of Pediatric Medicine, The Children’s Hospital and The Institute of Child Health Multan. Period: from 31st July to 31st December 2017. Material & Methods: A total of 57children, age 6 months to 6 years of either gender presenting with FS were enrolled in the study. Demographic data included age, gender, residential area, maternal literacy and socio-economic status. Work-up for iron deficiency anemia included hemoglobin (Hb) level with serum ferritin levels. Mean and standard deviation were reported for age, disease duration, Hband ferritin levels whereas frequency and percentages are reported for categorical data. Results: A total of 57 children that included 66.7 % females (n=38) were enrolled. Mean Hb (g/dl) and ferritin (µg/L) level was 8.87±6.01 and 9.12±7.36 respectively. IDA was observed in 28.1% (n=16) of the patients. IDA was significantly higher in children 6 months to 3 years age (p-value 0.038), from rural origin (p-vale 0.005), with low income status (p-value 0.025) and children of illiterate mothers (p-value 0.004). Conclusion: IDA is not uncommon in children with FS. Children younger than 3 years, from rural origin, with low income status, and having illiterate mothers were more prone to IDA.

scholarly journals Iron deficiency anemia among hospitalized children in a rural teaching hospital: a cross sectional study

2018 ◽  
Vol 5 (4) ◽  
pp. 1631
Author(s):  
Inderpreet Santokh ◽  
Bablu Kumar Gaur ◽  
Raghvendra Narayan ◽  
Baljeet Maini ◽  
A. K. Bharadwaj
Keyword(s):  
Socioeconomic Status ◽  
Iron Deficiency ◽  
Iron Deficiency Anemia ◽  
Serum Ferritin ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Hemoglobin Level ◽  
Deficiency Anemia ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Low Socioeconomic

Background: Iron deficiency anemia is the most common nutritional deficiency disorder in the world. The present study was conducted to know the prevalence and severity of iron deficiency anemia among of 6 months to 60 months old children. A large proportion of iron deficiency is preventable with appropriate and timely intervention.Methods: This cross-sectional study was done on 100 children clinically suggestive of anemia with hemoglobin level less than 11gm/dl admitted in pediatrics ward of tertiary care hospital. 5 ml of blood sample was taken and complete hemogram, peripheral blood film and serum ferritin estimation was done. Case were studied in reference to history, age, clinical examination, hemoglobin level and confirmation of iron deficiency anemia was done by serum ferritin levels.Results: The prevalence of iron deficiency anemia in present study was 56%. It was most prevalent in the age group of 6 to 24 months. Exclusively breastfed children showed higher prevalence of iron deficiency anemia in present study, however no statistical correlation was found. Low Serum ferritin levels have statistically significant result with socioeconomic status, with as many as 69.4% suffering from iron deficiency anemia belonging to low socioeconomic status.Conclusions: Prevalence of iron deficiency anemia remains alarmingly high and major health problem in our country. All anemia are not iron deficiency anemia. Low socioeconomic status is a huge hurdle in child health and greatly influences prevalence of iron deficiency anemia. Serum ferritin is a most sensitive marker of iron deficiency anemia, helps diagnose it early in its course, which can be missed on clinical or routine blood investigations.

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

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.

Prevalence of iron deficiency in cancer patients: The French prospective CARENFER study.

2020 ◽  
Vol 38 (15_suppl) ◽  
pp. e15617-e15617
Author(s):  
Elisabeth Luporsi ◽  
Aurelien Carnot ◽  
Vincent Massard ◽  
Sophie Morin ◽  
Bruno Chauffert ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Iron Deficiency ◽  
Cancer Patients ◽  
Iron Deficiency Anemia ◽  
Serum Ferritin ◽  
Malignant Tumors ◽  
Ferritin Level ◽  
Deficiency Anemia ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Ferritin Concentration

e15617 Background: Despite the potential deleterious consequences of iron deficiency (ID) in patients with cancer, under-diagnosis is frequent and existence of ID based on both serum ferritin concentration and transferrin coefficient saturation (TSAT) index is rarely determined. The CARENFER Study aimed to assess prospectively the prevalence of ID, anemia and iron deficiency anemia (IDA) in cancer patients. Methods: The study was conducted in France from May to July 2019, as a prospective cross-sectional survey carried out in 15 oncology units. The analysis focused on 1221 patients with different types of solid malignant tumors. Serum ferritin and iron concentrations, TSAT index and hemoglobin (Hb) level were determined. Based on ESMO 2018 Guidelines, ID was defined as ferritin < 100 μg/L or TSAT < 20%, and then categorized as either absolute ID (ferritin < 100 μg/L) or functional ID (ferritin ≥ 100μg/L and TSAT < 20%). Anemia was defined as Hb level ≤ 11 g/dL. Iron deficiency anemia (IDA) was defined according to ESMO 2018 Guidelines. The prevalence of ID, anemia and IDA was estimated using Agresti-Coull 95% confidence interval. Results: Patient’s median age was 63 years (55% women and 45% men). 89.4% of patients were currently under treatment for their cancer, mainly by chemotherapy (75.4%). The proportion of cancer patients with ferritin level < 100 μg/L was 20.5% [18.3-22.9] and 50.6% [47.8-53.4] of patients had a TSAT index < 20%. Overall, ID was found in 57.9% [55.1-60.6] of patients, with absolute ID accounting for 36% of all ID cases. 36.0% of patients were anemic and among them, IDA was reported in 21.8% [19.6-24.2] of patients. The type of cancer treatment did not influence the ID status as ID was also present in 57.4% of untreated cancer patient. Conclusions: This study highlights the high prevalence of ID in cancer patients, whether or not concomitantly associated with anemia or treatment. These results emphasize the need to better management of ID in cancer thereby optimizing overall patient care. Clinical trial information: NCT03924271.

Perbedaan Kadar Brain Derived Neurotropic Factor Neonatus Dari Ibu Hamil Normal Dan Anemia Defisiensi Besi

2018 ◽  
Vol 3 (3) ◽  
pp. 568
Author(s):  
Ainal Mardiah ◽  
Arni Amir ◽  
Andi Friadi ◽  
Ellyza Nasrul
Keyword(s):  
Iron Deficiency ◽  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Community Health ◽  
Health Center ◽  
Iron Deficiency Anemia ◽  
Community Health Center ◽  
Deficiency Anemia ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Consecutive Sampling ◽  
Neurotropic Factor

<p><em>Iron deficiency anemia is anemia caused by iron deficiency in the blood. Maternal iron deficiency affects the low iron reserves in neonates </em><em>and it also influences on </em><em>Brain Derived Neurotropic Factor (BDNF) </em><em> which affects cognitive function.</em><em> </em><em>The purpose of this study was to determine the difference mean of BDNF in neonates from normal pregnant women and pregnant women with iron deficiency. </em><em>The design of this research was Cross Sectional</em><em> </em><em>design. This research was conducted in Community Health Center of Lubuk  Buaya, Ambacang Community Health Center, Community Health Center of Ikur Koto Health Center and Biomedical Laboratory of Andalas University on February 2017 to April 2018. There were 42 pregnant women was selected as sample e of this research. The samples were chosen by Consecutive Sampling. Then, the sample is divided into two groups: normal pregnant women and pregnant women with iron deficiency anemia. BDNF are examined by the ELISA. Next, the data were analyzed by using T test. The levels of BDNF neonates in normal pregnant group was 3.65(ng/ml) and the anemia pregnant group was 1.74(ng/ml) (p &lt;0.05). There was significant difference of BDNF levels in neonates from normal pregnant women and pregnant women with iron deficiency anemia. </em><em>The conclusion of this study is there is a difference of average BDNF in neonates from normal pregnant women and pregnant women with iron deficiency.</em></p><p> </p><p>Anemia defisiensi besi adalah anemia yang disebabkan karena kekurangan zat besi dalam darah. Defisiensi besi  maternal berdampak pada rendahnya cadangan besi pada neonatus dan berdampak terhadap ekspresi Brain Derived Neurotropic Factor (BDNF) yang berpengaruh pada fungsi kognitif. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui perbedaan rerata kadar BDNF pada neonatus dari ibu hamil normal dan ibu hamil defisiensi besi. Desain penelitian ini adalah Cross Sectional. Penelitian dilakukan di Puskesmas Lubuk Buaya, Puskesmas Ambacang, Puskesmas Ikur Koto dan Laboratorium Biomedik Universitas Andalas pada bulan Februari 2017 – Juli 2018. Sampel Penelitian adalah ibu hamil sebanyak 42 orang yang dipilih secara Consecutive Sampling, sampel dibagi menjadi dua kelompok yaitu ibu hamil normal dan ibu hamil anemia defisiensi besi. BDNF diperiksa dengan metode ELISA. Data dianalisa menggunakan uji T test. Kadar BDNF neonatus pada ibu kelompok normal adalah 3,65(ng/ml) dan kelompok ibu anemia adalah 1,74(ng/ml) (p&lt;0,05). Terdapat perbedaan bermakna kadar BDNF pada neonatus dari ibu hamil normal dan ibu anemia defisiensi besi. <em></em></p>

scholarly journals Iron deficiency anemia: current strategies for the diagnosis and management

2013 ◽  
Vol 4 (3) ◽  
pp. 193-202 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zühre Kaya
Keyword(s):  
Iron Deficiency ◽  
Iron Deficiency Anemia ◽  
Binding Capacity ◽  
Ferritin Level ◽  
Nutritional Deficiencies ◽  
Deficiency Anemia ◽  
Iron Level ◽  
Serum Iron Level ◽  
Diagnosis And Management ◽  
Low Serum

Iron deficiency is one of the commonest nutritional deficiencies in the world. It is multifactorial and may be caused by lack of intake, blood loss and intestinal causes. Clinical features are highly variable, and most patients are asymptomatic. Typical laboratory features of iron deficiency anemia (IDA) include a hypochromic microcytic anemia, low serum iron level, high total iron binding capacity, low serum ferritin level. Usefulness of monitoring serum transferrin receptor level (sTfR) and hepcidin for identifying IDA have been examined in a few studies. Available data suggest that sTfR can potentially become a valuable tool for regular testing of patients in the future. Despite IDA is easily corrected with iron therapy, establishing the cause can be difficult, particularly in cases caused by disorders of iron transport. Education for clinician needs to focus on increasing awareness of the importance of failure respond to iron supplementation. The aim of this review was to outline the current strategies for the diagnosis and management of IDA in the light of the latest reports.

Association of Iron Deficiency Anemia with Stroke Severity in patients with Acute Ischemic Stroke

2021 ◽  
Vol 15 (11) ◽  
pp. 3004-3006
Author(s):  
Rabia Rathore ◽  
Nasir Farooq Butt ◽  
Adil Iqbal ◽  
Hina Latif ◽  
Mariam Azeem ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Ischemic Stroke ◽  
Iron Deficiency ◽  
Acute Ischemic Stroke ◽  
Iron Deficiency Anemia ◽  
Descriptive Study ◽  
World Health ◽  
Deficiency Anemia ◽  
P Value ◽  
Stroke Severity ◽  
Cross Sectional

Aim: To study the relationship of Iron Deficiency anemia (IDA) with severity of acute ischemic stroke. Study Design: A cross-sectional descriptive study. Place & Duration of Study: Department of Medicine, Mayo Hospital, Lahore from March 2020 to February 2021 Methods: A descriptive study of cross-sectional type was done on 200 individuals who had acute ischemic stroke (AIS) and were hospitalized at Mayo Hospital Lahore. Consecutive non-probability convenience sampling method was used to gather the data. Severity of stroke was assessed at the time of admission using the National Institute of Health Stroke Scale, (NIHSS) at the same time blood complete examination along with peripheral blood film was done to diagnose anemia in these patients. Iron studies were done to diagnose iron deficiency anemia (IDA). P-value less than 0.05 was taken as significant. Results: About 200individuals presenting with AIS were enrolled in the research work. Anemia according to World Health Organization was seen in 80(40%) and was not present in 120(60%) patients. Among the subjects who had anemia, 16(20%) had a minor AIS, 23(28.75%) had a moderately severe AIS, and 41(51.25%) reported with a severe AIS, according to NIHSS criteria. A notable relationship was found to exist between anemia and stroke severity, (P-value 0.000). Conclusion: Anemia was a commonly found in individuals with acute stroke due to ischemia and had direct relation with severity of stroke. Keywords: Iron deficiency Anemia, severity, ischemic stroke.

Evaluation of serum electrolyte levels in iron deficiency anemia patients.

2021 ◽  
Vol 28 (05) ◽  
pp. 691-696
Author(s):  
Maryam Rafiq ◽  
Amna Arooj ◽  
Qurrat-ul-Ain Tahir ◽  
Nudrat Fayyaz ◽  
Afra Samad ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Iron Deficiency ◽  
Iron Deficiency Anemia ◽  
Serum Ferritin ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Deficiency Anemia ◽  
Close Monitoring ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Mean Values ◽  
Medical College ◽  
Complete Blood Counts

Objectives: To evaluate electrolytes levels in patients suffering from iron deficiency anemia and to compare it with patients without anemia. Study Design: Descriptive Cross Sectional study. Setting: Department of Pathology, Sahiwal Medical College Sahiwal. Period: November, 2019 to May, 2020. Material & Methods: After taking informed consent, five milliliter of blood was drawn from each patient. Blood sample was analyzed for electrolytes, complete blood counts and serum ferritin levels. Results were compared in normal and iron deficiency anemic groups. Results: A total of 287 clinically anemic suspects including 181 (63.0%) female and 106 (37.0%) male with mean age of patients as 36.11±12.23 were included in this study. A total of 205 (71.4%) of the suspects had anemia whereas frequency of anemia remained higher among females (78.5%) as compared to males (59.5%) in this study. On the basis of serum ferritin levels a total of 178 (62.0%) patients had iron deficiency. Mean values of Sodium (130.41±0.59) and Bicarbonate (24.10±0.31) remained low while mean Potassium (4.33±0.07) and Chloride (103.93±0.47) levels of Iron Deficiency Anemia (IDA) group remained high as compared to non-anemic group. Conclusion: Levels of sodium and bicarbonate are found to be on the lower side while potassium and chloride remained on higher side in patients with Iron deficiency Anemia in this study. Thus these findings indicate close monitoring of electrolytes to evade impediments during management of patients.

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