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

2017 ◽  
Vol 8 (5) ◽  
pp. 22-26 ◽  
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

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 A CROSS SECTION STUDY ON IRON DEFICIENCY ANEMIA IN ADOLESCENT GIRLS

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Medha Mani Saxena ◽  
Ruchi Saxena
Keyword(s):  
Iron Deficiency ◽  
Cross Section ◽  
Adolescent Girls ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Deficiency Anemia ◽  
Moderate Degree ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Mild Degree ◽  
Prevalence Of Anemia

Background: Iron deficiency is the most common cause of anemia and is one of the leading risk factors for disability and death worldwide, affecting an estimated 2 billion people Methods: This was cross-sectional study. All the adolescent girls who were given consent to hemoglobin estimation were included in the study. Results: The prevalence of anemia among adolescent girls was found as73.6%. Out of 736 anemic girls, 536 girls were suffering from mild degree of anemia and 173 girls were having moderate degree of anemia. Only 27 girl was found severely anemic. Conclusion: The prevalence of anemia among adolescent girls is alarmingly high in India. Keywords: Prevalence, Anemia, Adolescent.

scholarly journals Impact of Anemia on the School Performance of Students at a Public School in Ceará

2021 ◽  
Vol 04 (11) ◽  
Author(s):  
Larissa Albuquerque Oliveira ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Iron Deficiency ◽  
School Performance ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Deficiency Anemia ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Normal Range ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Immune Development ◽  
Enzymatic Systems ◽  
Prevalence Of Anemia

Anemia is defined as a condition in which hemoglobin levels are below the normal range. Among children and adolescents, iron deficiency is responsible for most cases. Iron is an essential compound for the production of red blood cells and transportation of oxygen, as well as for the integration of the enzymatic systems of different tissues. Patients with iron deficiency anemia may have impaired cognitive, physical and immune development, thus increasing the risk of infections and even death. This is a cross-sectional study to analyze the prevalence of anemia and its impact on school and nutritional performance among elementary school adolescents aged between 10 and 14 years from May 2019 to October 2019.

scholarly journals Studi Farmakoepidemiologi Vitamin Penambah Darah pada Ibu Hamil di Kecamatan Jatinangor

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

scholarly journals Prevalence of Anemia, Iron-Deficiency Anemia, and Associated Factors among Children Aged 1–5 Years in the Rural, Malaria-Endemic Setting of Popokabaka, Democratic Republic of Congo: A Cross-Sectional Study

Nutrients ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (3) ◽  
pp. 1010
Author(s):  
Branly Kilola Mbunga ◽  
Mala Ali Mapatano ◽  
Tor A. Strand ◽  
Elin Lovise F. Gjengedal ◽  
Pierre Zalagile Akilimali ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Iron Deficiency ◽  
Democratic Republic ◽  
Democratic Republic Of Congo ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Deficiency Anemia ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Republic Of Congo ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Prevalence Of Anemia

Iron deficiency (ID), the leading cause of anemia and the most common nutritional deficiency globally, is not well reported among children in malaria-endemic settings, and little is known about its contribution to anemia in these settings. We aimed to assess the prevalence of anemia, the role of ID using multiple parameters, and the factors associated with anemia in a malaria-endemic rural area. We conducted a community-based cross-sectional study of 432 children aged 1–5 years from the Popokabaka Health Zone, Democratic Republic of Congo. Sociodemographic characteristics, medical history, anthropometric parameters, and biochemical parameters were considered. Hemoglobin and malaria prevalence were assessed using rapid finger-prick capillary blood testing in the field. Venous blood samples were analyzed for serum ferritin, serum iron, total iron-binding capacity, and C-reactive protein (CRP) in a laboratory. Anemia was found in 294 out of 432 (68%) patients. Malaria was found in 375 out of 432 (87%), and ID in 1.8% according to diagnosis by adjusted ferritin only and in 12.9% according to transferrin saturation. ID indicators were not significantly correlated with low hemoglobin levels. Malaria, fever, and CRP > 5 mg/L were major factors associated with anemia in Popokabaka. Anemia control should focus on treating inflammatory conditions and infectious diseases among children in such settings.

scholarly journals Estimation of hemoglobin for screening of anemia in undergraduate students in Hyderabad city, India

2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (8) ◽  
pp. 3137
Author(s):  
Syeda Nasreen ◽  
Uzma N. Syeda ◽  
Naseem Unnisa
Keyword(s):  
Iron Deficiency ◽  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Urban Areas ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Deficiency Anemia ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Dietary Recall ◽  
Causative Factors ◽  
Volunteer Study ◽  
Prevalence Of Anemia

Background: Anemia is a condition that is marked by low levels of hemoglobin in the blood. Iron is a key component of hemoglobin, and iron deficiency is estimated to be responsible for half of all anemia globally. The present study was conducted to find out the prevalence of anemia among undergraduate students of (17-21 years) in Hyderabad city, India.Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted in different UG colleges in urban areas of Hyderabad for 3 months and a total 57 women participants were selected to volunteer study. All participants underwent screening using anthropometry with haemoglobin estimation using Sahli’s method. The 24-hour dietary recall was also recorded and analysed to assess the nutritional adequacy of the diet.Results: Prevalence rate of iron deficiency anemia was found to be 57.89 per cent, of the total 54.38 per cent were mild anemic and 3.51 percent were moderately anemic.  Conclusions: Nutritional anaemia is one of the most preventable forms of anaemia if resources available individualize therapy focusing on the confluence of various causative factors should be implemented.  

scholarly journals 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)

2008 ◽  
Vol 126 (2) ◽  
pp. 96-101 ◽  
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.

scholarly journals Anemia and Iron Deficiency Anemia in High School Girls in Nakhon Si Thammarat, Thailand

2018 ◽  
Vol 36 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Orawan Sarakul ◽  
Manas Kotepui ◽  
Ranee Marasa ◽  
Waehafeeyah Thepwarin
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
Iron Deficiency ◽  
Iron Deficiency Anemia ◽  
Hematological Parameters ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Deficiency Anemia ◽  
Iron Intake ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
High School Girls ◽  
School Girls

Objective: To determine the prevalence and causes of anemia in high school girls in Nakhon Si Thammarat, Thailand. Material and Methods: This cross-sectional study was performed in high school girls aged 15-18 years old. Blood samples were collected for hematological parameters, iron profiles and blood smear examination. The recall 24-hour dietary data were collected using a questionnaire to determine and calculate daily iron intake. For purposes of the study, anemia was defined as hemoglobin (Hb) of <12 g/dL and iron deficiency anemia (IDA) was defined as Hb of <12 g/dL with serum ferritin (SF) of <15 µg/L. Results: The results show that in 19 of a total of 227 subjects (8.3%) anemia was present. Iron deficiency was the main cause of anemia (13 of 19 cases) with a prevalence of 5.7%, while the prevalence of anemia due to other causes was 3.6% (6 of 19 cases). Iron deficiency without anemia was found in 36 cases (15.9%). Participants’ daily iron intake was less than the recommended 15 mg per day. Conclusion: The present study indicates that iron deficiency is the most common cause of anemia in adolescent girls in Thailand. Health care programs in the schools should consider dietary behavior in order to reduce the prevalence of IDA in young women.

scholarly journals HUBUNGAN PEMBERIAN TABLET BESI DAN ANTENATAL CARE TERHADAP KADAR HEMOGLOBIN PADA IBU HAMIL DI KABUPATEN BOLAANG MONGONDOUW UTARA

2016 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Theresia Nancy Lesilolo ◽  
Joice N. A. Engka ◽  
Herlina I. S. Wungouw
Keyword(s):  
Iron Deficiency ◽  
Antenatal Care ◽  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Iron Deficiency Anemia ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Deficiency Anemia ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Purposive Sampling

Abstract: Iron deficiency anemia is a major nutritional problem in the world and until now has not resolved properly. World Health Organization (WHO) had estimated more then 2 million people had been exposed with anaemia with prevalence of 30% in pregnant women especially in Developing Countries such as Indonesia, which according RISKESDAS in 2013 the prevalence of anemia in Indonesia approximately 31.7%. There are several risk factors that cause pregnant women to experience iron deficiency anemia like economic problems, the lack of iron absorption and blood loss resulting in decreased hemoglobin levels such as menstruation, bleeding and infection. The purpose of this study was to determine the relationship of iron tablets on antenatal care for pregnant women hemoglobin. This research is analytic survey with cross sectional study. Then the data that had been collected will be processed by using SPSS program. The population is all pregnant women in the working area in 6 health centers Mongondouw Bolaang North and sampling done purposive sampling. By using the chi square test, it showed that there is a correlation between antenatal care with hemoglobin levels (P=0,047) and there is a correlation between iron tablet with hemoglobin levels (P= 0,015). There is a correlation between iron tablets and antenatal care with hemoglobin levels in pregnant women in North Bolaang Mongondouw.Keywords: iron tablets, antenatal care, hemoglobin levelAbstrak: Anemia defisiensi besi merupakan masalah gizi utama di seluruh dunia dan sampai saat ini belum teratasi dengan baik. WHO memperkirakan terdapat 2 juta penduduk dunia yang terkena anemia dari berbagai lapisan kelompok masyarakat dengan prevalensi 30% pada ibu hamil terkena terutama di Negara berkembang. Prevalensi anemia defisiensi besi di Indonesia menurut RISKESDAS 2013 yakni 31,7%, banyak faktor yang menyebabkan terjadinya anemia defisiensi besi seperti kebutuhan zat besi yang tidak terpenuhi, kurangnya absorbsi zat besi serta kehilangan darah yang mengakibatkan kadar hemoglobin menurun seperti menstruasi, perdarahan dan infeksi. Tujuan dari penelitian ini untuk mengetahui hubungan pemberian tablet besi pada antenatal care terhadap kadar hemoglobin ibu hamil di Kabupaten Bolaang Mongondouw Utara. Penelitian bersifat survey analitik dengan rancangan cross sectional study. Kemudian data yang terkumpul diolah dengan menggunakan SPSS. Populasi adalah semua ibu hamil yang ada di wilayah kerja di 6 puskesmas Kabupaten Bolaang Mongondouw Utara dan pengambilan sampel dilakukan secara Purposive Sampling. Dengan menggunakan uji Chi Square didapatkan ada hubungan antara antenatal care dengan kadar hemoglobin serta terdapat hubungan pemberian tablet dengan kadar hemoglobin pada ibu hamil di Kabupaten Bolaang Mongodouw Utara. Ada hubungan pemberian tablet besi dan antenatal care terhadap kadar hemoglobin pada ibu hamil di Kabupaten Bolaang Mongondouw Utara.Kata kunci: tablet besi, pemeriksaan antenatal dan kadar hemoglobin (hb)

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