scholarly journals A Life Course Approach to the Prevention of Iron Deficiency Anemia in Indonesia

Nutrients ◽  
2022 ◽  
Vol 14 (2) ◽  
pp. 277
Author(s):  
Ali Sungkar ◽  
Saptawati Bardosono ◽  
Rima Irwinda ◽  
Nurul R. M. Manikam ◽  
Rini Sekartini ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Iron Deficiency ◽  
Iron Deficiency Anemia ◽  
Life Stage ◽  
Public Health Problem ◽  
Nutritional Intervention ◽  
Deficiency Anemia ◽  
Clinical Psychologist ◽  
Major Public Health Problem ◽  
Nutritional Interventions ◽  
Long Term Impact

Iron deficiency anemia (IDA) has a long-term impact on each life stage and remains worldwide a major public health problem. Eleven experts were invited to participate in a virtual meeting to discuss the present situation and the available intervention to prevent iron deficiency anemia in Indonesia. The experts consisted of obstetric gynecologists, pediatricians, nutritionists, midwives, a clinical psychologist, and an education expert. Existing interventions focus attention on preconception and early childhood stages. Considering the inter-generational effects of IDA, we call attention to expanding strategies to all life stages through integrating political, educational, and nutritional interventions. The experts agreed that health education and nutritional intervention should be started since adolescence. Further research to explore the effectiveness of these interventions would be important for many regions in the world. The outcome of this Indonesian consensus is applicable worldwide.

scholarly journals Urinary schistosomiasis and iron deficiency anemia among Malian school children

2009 ◽  
Vol 9 (30) ◽  
pp. 1845-1858
Author(s):  
Mohamed Ayoya ◽  
◽  
KM Koné ◽  
AK Traoré ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Iron Deficiency ◽  
Iron Deficiency Anemia ◽  
School Children ◽  
Schistosoma Haematobium ◽  
Public Health Problem ◽  
Capital City ◽  
Deficiency Anemia ◽  
Sample Population ◽  
Major Public Health Problem ◽  
Urinary Schistosomiasis

Anemia continues to be a major public health problem in many countries. The prevalence and intensity of urinary schistosomiasis, which contributes to anemia, often peak at school age adding to that age group’s nutrition and disease burdens. However, unlike malaria and hookworm infections, little is known on the role of urinary schistosomiasis in iron deficiency anemia. The objective of this study was to assess the prevalence of iron deficiency anemia and the effect of iron supplementation on hemoglobin (Hb) and serum ferritin (SF) levels among school children infected with Schistosoma haematobium in Bamako, the capital city of Mali. A total of 150 anemic school children between 7 and 12 years were randomly assigned to receive either 40mg/kg of praziquantel or 40mg/kg of praziquantel (P) + daily 66 mg of iron (Fe), five days a week for three months. Hb and SF were measured at baseline and at 6 and 12 weeks of the intervention. Only children who had complete Hb and SF data at each stage of the trial were included in the statistical analyses (n = 74 in the P+Fe group; n = 66 in the P group). At baseline, mean Hb (g/dl) was 10.53±0.93 in the P group and 10.47±1.17 in the Fe+P group; mean SF (µg/l) was 34.39±37.58 in the P group and 29.82±23.34 in the Fe+P group, and the prevalence of iron deficiency was 17.2%. At 6 and 12 weeks of the intervention, there was an important reduction in anemia and in iron deficiency in both treatment groups. Mean Hb (g/dl) was higher in the Fe+P group (11.63±0.88 and 11.55±0.94) than in the P group (11.14±0.98 and 10.84±0.86) at 6 and 12 weeks, respectively. Mean SF (µg/l) was also higher in the P+Fe group (74.26±40 and 100.29±53.92) than in the P group(40.65±35.63 and 40.70±29.57) at 6 and 12 weeks, respectively. In these Schistosoma haematobium infected children, iron deficiency was prevalent and treatments with P alone or in combination with Fe supplementation were able to increase hemoglobin and iron stores. Neither P nor P+Fe by alone completely reversed anemia in this sample population.

scholarly journals Prevalence of Iron Deficiency Anemia among University Students in Hodeida Province, Yemen

Anemia ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 2018 ◽  
pp. 1-7 ◽  
Author(s):  
Abdullah Ahmed Al-alimi ◽  
Salem Bashanfer ◽  
Mohammed Abdo Morish
Keyword(s):  
Iron Deficiency ◽  
University Students ◽  
Iron Deficiency Anemia ◽  
Binding Capacity ◽  
Harmful Effect ◽  
Public Health Problem ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Deficiency Anemia ◽  
Major Public Health Problem ◽  
Cross Sectional

Background. Iron deficiency anemia (IDA) is one of the most common types of nutritional anemia in the worldwide and considered a major public health problem in developing countries especially in Yemen. Therefore, this cross-sectional study was conducted to determine the prevalence and risk factors of IDA among apparently healthy Yemeni students at Hodeida University. Method. Five hundred blood samples (326 males and 174 females) were collected randomly from medical students at Hodeida University. Participants were subjected to different tests including complete blood counts (CBC), serum ferritin (SF), serum iron (SI), and total iron binding capacity (TIBC). Moreover, a questionnaire was designed to collect demographics, food and drink habits, and socioeconomic status. Result. The overall prevalence of IDA was 30.4%  (n=152), of whom 54.00% were females (n=82) and 46.0% were males (n=70). Students aged 20–22 years were found more anemic with prevalence 59.2% than students aged 17–19 years (25.0%) and 23–25 years (15.8%). Statistical analysis showed regularly having breakfast had significant (p < 0.001) role in preventing development of IDA compared with irregularly having breakfast. Infrequent consumption of vegetables/fruits; meat, fish, chicken; tea drinking; low household income; smoking and khat (Catha edulis) chewing showed a significant role (p < 0.001) in provoking of IDA, whereas consumption of coffee and cola showed insignificant influence (p=0.585; p=0.513) on IDA. Conclusion. This study revealed that the majority of university students, especially females, have IDA that might become worse by malnutrition, lifestyle habits, and lack of awareness. Our results suggest that IDA can be prevented by providing proper knowledge on the healthful diet, improved lifestyle, and harmful effect of IDA to the students.

Oral Lactoferrin versus Ferrous Sulfate for the Treatment of Iron Deficiency Anemia during Second Trimester among Egyptian ladies

QJM ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 114 (Supplement_1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Karam M Bayoumy ◽  
Nermeen A. M Elghareeb ◽  
Samar G Ragab
Keyword(s):  
Iron Deficiency ◽  
Iron Deficiency Anemia ◽  
Ferrous Sulfate ◽  
Public Health Problem ◽  
Sulfate Group ◽  
Deficiency Anemia ◽  
Major Public Health Problem ◽  
Second Trimester ◽  
Once Daily ◽  
Before And After

Abstract Background Iron deficiency anemia (IDA) is a major public health problem in Egypt, especially among pregnant women. The most commonly used treatment is oral administration of iron as ferrous sulfate which often fails to exert significant effects with many adverse effects. Lactoferrin is a glycoprotein which belongs to proteins capable of binding and transferring iron. This study was done to evaluate the effectiveness, safety and acceptability of lactoferrin in comparison to ferrous sulfate. Methods This randomized clinical trial was conducted in outpatient clinic under supervision of department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Faculty of medicine, Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt from August 2019 to February 2020. 140 women with iron deficiency anemia in second trimester were recruited and randomly assigned to either group. First group received lactoferrin 200 mg sachets once daily and second group received 100 mg of dried ferrous sulfate capsules twice daily for 4 consecutive weeks. Hemoglobin, hematocrit levels, mean corpuscular volume, and serum ferritin were assessed before and after therapy. Results The increase in haemoglobin was significantly higher in lactoferrin group. Number of cases achieved Hb level ≥10.5 was significantly more frequent in lactoferrin group. Compliance was significantly more frequent in lactoferrin group than in ferrous sulfate group. Maternal side effects were significantly less frequent in lactoferrin group than in ferrous sulfate group. Conclusion Oral lactoferrin is well tolerated and effective as compared to traditional treatment by ferrous sulfate.

scholarly journals A Study to Assess the Knowledge on Iron Deficiency Anemia among Reproductive Age Group (20-45 Year) Women in Selected Rural Area of Lucknow

2021 ◽  
Vol 01 (01) ◽  
pp. 24-28
Author(s):  
Laxmi Shukla ◽  
◽  
Dimpal Singh ◽  
Ranjeet Kumar ◽  
Sabiya Khatoon ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Iron Deficiency ◽  
Iron Deficiency Anemia ◽  
Public Health Problem ◽  
Reproductive Age ◽  
Deficiency Anemia ◽  
Major Public Health Problem ◽  
Age Group ◽  
Mortality And Morbidity ◽  
Level Of Knowledge ◽  
Reproductive Age Group

Background of the study: Anemia continues to be a major public health problem in developing countries including India. It is the most common cause of malnutrition in the world and is the eighth leading cause of diseases in girls and women in developing counties. About one third of the global population is anemic (WHO 2010) [1]. Knowledge regarding the causes, prevention and management of iron deficiency among reproductive age women plays an important role in reducing the mortality and morbidity rates. The aim of this study is to assess the knowledge regarding iron deficiency anemia among reproductive age group women. Methodology: By using descriptive survey design, 50 women who met the criteria were selected by purposive sampling technique. Structured questionnaire was used to gather the data Data were analyzed by descriptive and inferential statistics. Results: Findings shows that 6% of reproductive age group women had inadequate level of knowledge regarding anemia, 72% had moderate level of knowledge and 22% of them had adequate level of knowledge. Conclusion: Overall findings of this study revealed that knowledge on iron deficiency anemia was inadequate among reproductive age group women. There is a need to improve the health care services, facilities and more importantly knowledge among the women on topics related to anemia and its prevention.

scholarly journals Fighting Iron-Deficiency Anemia: Innovations in Food Fortificants and Biofortification Strategies

Foods ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (12) ◽  
pp. 1871
Author(s):  
Ângela Liberal ◽  
José Pinela ◽  
Ana Maria Vívar-Quintana ◽  
Isabel C. F. R. Ferreira ◽  
Lillian Barros
Keyword(s):  
Iron Deficiency ◽  
Iron Deficiency Anemia ◽  
Iron Content ◽  
Public Health Problem ◽  
Food Product ◽  
Deficiency Anemia ◽  
Special Focus ◽  
Food Fortification ◽  
Iron Form ◽  
Scientific Challenge

Iron deficiency remains one of the main nutritional disorders worldwide and low iron intake and/or bioavailability are currently the major causes of anemia. To fight this public health problem, the scientific challenge is to find an iron form with sufficient bioavailability to increase its levels in humans through food fortification. In turn, biofortification appears as a comparatively advantageous and bearable strategy for the delivery of vitamins and other micronutrients for people without access to a healthy and diverse diet. This approach relies on plant breeding, transgenic techniques, or agronomic practices to obtain a final food product with a higher iron content. It is also known that certain food constituents are able to favor or inhibit iron absorption. The management of these compounds can thus successfully improve the absorption of dietary iron and, ultimately, contribute to fight this disorder present all over the world. This review describes the main causes/manifestations of iron-deficiency anemia, forms of disease prevention and treatment, and the importance of a balanced and preventive diet. A special focus was given to innovative food fortification and biofortification procedures used to improve the iron content in staple food crops.

Iron Deficiency Anemia (IDA), their Prevalence, and Awareness among Girls of Reproductive Age of Distt Mandi Himachal Pradesh, India

2014 ◽  
Vol 29 ◽  
pp. 24-32
Author(s):  
Rakesh Kumar
Keyword(s):  
Iron Deficiency ◽  
Iron Deficiency Anemia ◽  
Public Health Problem ◽  
Himachal Pradesh ◽  
Reproductive Age ◽  
Deficiency Anemia ◽  
Self Awareness ◽  
Important Approach ◽  
Girl Students ◽  
Prevalence Of Anemia

Anemia constitutes a public health problem, in both developed and developing countries with major burden on economic and social develop ment. Present study was designed to examine the prevalence of anemia among girl students of Abhilashi College, Distt Mandi Himachal Pradesh. Hemoglobin (Hb) level of 87 girls students was determined. Prevalence of anemia was detected to have been quite high at 55%. Self-awareness of the condition among those anemic was dismally low at 10%. Health education constitutes an important approach to increase awareness about anemia in terms of exposures, risk factors, essential nutrition ingredients an d the importance of iron supplementations. Thus, the present study has tried to focus on those issues which are responsible for determining the level of anemia among wo men aged 20 to 40 years and has also tried to provide scientific exp lanations of iron deficiency anemia.

scholarly journals Iron Deficiency Anemia among Hospitalized Children in Konya, Turkey

Anemia ◽  
2013 ◽  
Vol 2013 ◽  
pp. 1-4 ◽  
Author(s):  
Fatih Akin ◽  
Ece Selma Solak ◽  
Cengizhan Kilicaslan ◽  
Saltuk Bugra Boke ◽  
Sukru Arslan
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Iron Deficiency ◽  
Iron Deficiency Anemia ◽  
Health Problem ◽  
Iron Supplementation ◽  
Public Health Problem ◽  
Deficiency Anemia ◽  
Hospitalized Children ◽  
Prevention Project ◽  
The Mean

The aim of this study was to investigate the characteristics of our hospitalized patients with the diagnosis of iron deficiency anemia (IDA) and effects of the IDA prevention project of the Turkish Ministry of Health which was started in 2004. The recommended dose of prophylactic iron supplementation was 1-2 mg/kg/day. The files of 1519 patients who were hospitalized to Konya Education and Research Hospital Pediatrics Clinic were reviewed. A total of 50 patients consisting of 35 boys and 15 girls with the mean age of 16,59 ± 1,68 months were included into the study. The prevalence of IDA was 3.29% (boys: 4.23%, girls: 2.1%). Hgb and Hct of the patients >24 months were significantly higher than those of the patients with the age of 6–12 months. Iron supplementation receiving rates were very low. Of the 28 patients older than 12 months, only 44% of them had received a full course of iron supplementation for 8 months. In conclusion, although prophylactic iron supplementation lowered the prevalences of IDA, receiving rates of iron supplementation were not adequate. While IDA is still a public health problem, prophylactic approaches should be carried out more effectively.

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

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.

scholarly journals Suitability of Instant Noodles for Iron Fortification to Combat Iron-Deficiency Anemia among Primary Schoolchildren in Rural Vietnam

2007 ◽  
Vol 28 (3) ◽  
pp. 291-298 ◽  
Author(s):  
Huong Thi Le ◽  
Inge D. Brouwer ◽  
Corine A. de Wolf ◽  
Lidwien van der Heijden ◽  
Khan Cong Nguyen ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Iron Deficiency ◽  
Iron Deficiency Anemia ◽  
Primary Schools ◽  
Public Health Problem ◽  
Deficiency Anemia ◽  
Iron Level ◽  
Food Fortification ◽  
Iron Fortification ◽  
Primary Schoolchildren ◽  
Instant Noodles

Background Anemia is a significant public health problem among schoolchildren in Vietnam. Food fortification is considered one of the most sustainable long-term strategies to control iron-deficiency anemia in Vietnam. The success of a food-fortification program depends on the choice of the food vehicle. Objectives The aim of the present study was to identify an appropriate vehicle for iron fortification to be used in a school-feeding program aimed at improving the iron and anemia status of schoolchildren in rural Vietnam. Methods Children 6 to 8 years of age in two primary schools in Tam Nong District, Phu Tho Province, and their parents were included in this study. The study consisted of three substudies: a food-consumption study with 24-hour recalls of two nonconsecutive days; a food-beliefs study, with focus group discussions, a pile-sorting test, and a food attributes and differences exercise; and a food-acceptance study using noodles and biscuits fortified with sodium iron ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid (NaFeEDTA). Results The average number of meals consumed daily was 3.2 ± 0.4, and the average intakes of energy and iron were 1,218 ± 406 kcal and 7.5 ± 4.0 mg, respectively. Compared with biscuits and instant rice soup, instant noodles were consumed more frequently and in larger portion sizes and are more acceptable as children's food in the culture of the local people. The iron level of the fortified product did not affect the mean consumption of noodles, but a higher level of iron was associated with a lower mean consumption of biscuits ( p < .05). The production process did not affect the NaFeEDTA level in noodles; however, during preparation at least 70% of the iron is leaked into the soup. Conclusions Instant noodles are a suitable vehicle for iron fortification for use in school-based intervention to improve iron-deficiency anemia among primary schoolchildren in rural Vietnam.

scholarly journals THE EFFECTIVENESS OF A SCHOOL-BASED INTERVENTION FOR THE TREATMENT OF IRON DEFICIENCY ANEMIA

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (5) ◽  
pp. 113-126
Author(s):  
Eliana Pereira Vellozo ◽  
Francisco Plácido Nogueira Arcanjo ◽  
Maria Sylvia de Souza Vitalle ◽  
Mauro Fisberg ◽  
Carla Cristina Enes ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Iron Deficiency ◽  
Iron Deficiency Anemia ◽  
Intervention Group ◽  
Public Health Problem ◽  
Child Growth ◽  
Deficiency Anemia ◽  
Controlled Clinical Trial ◽  
School Based Intervention ◽  
School Based ◽  
The Impact

Background: In Brazil, iron deficiency anemia is considered a public health problem, which has a direct impact on the process of child growth and development. To assess the impact of a powdered supplement added to food preparations, on hemoglobin (Hb) levels and other hematimetric parameters in children. Method: This study is a double-blind, community-controlled clinical trial conducted in education centers in the northeast of Brazil. In this trial, food preparations were offered with a powdered supplement, enriched with iron (intervention) and control (no supplementation), Monday through Friday, for 60 days. Two biochemical evaluations were performed to determine Hb, hematocrit (Ht), mean corpuscular volume and ferritin levels before and after the intervention. Results: For participants in the 6- to 59-month age range, we identified an increase in mean Hb concentrations and other hematimetric parameters. In the 5- to 11-year age group, there was a significant increase in both groups for Hb and Ht values, and mean Hb concentration was significantly greater in the intervention group (12.25±0.76 vs. 11.93±0.94, p<.0035). In the 12- to 14-year-olds, all variables analyzed presented an increase. Conclusions: This school-based intervention effectively increased Hb concentrations other hematimetric parameters and reduced the prevalence of anemia in children and adolescents.

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