scholarly journals Maternal knowledge and practices related to anaemia and iron supplementation in rural Malawi: A cross-sectional study

2009 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
AA Kalimbira ◽  
BM Mtimuni ◽  
DM Chilima
Keyword(s):  
Iron Supplementation ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Maternal Knowledge ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional

scholarly journals Maternal Knowledge on Routine Childhood Immunization: A Community Based Cross-sectional Study in Rural Area of Mon State, Myanmar

2020 ◽  
pp. 1-9
Author(s):  
Aung Zaw Htike ◽  
San San Myint Aung ◽  
Win Myint Oo
Keyword(s):  
Logistic Regression ◽  
Rural Area ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Knowledge Level ◽  
Maternal Knowledge ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Childhood Immunization ◽  
Community Based ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Routine Childhood

Aims: To determine the knowledge on routine childhood immunization and the factors associated with it among mothers in rural area of Mon State, Myanmar during 2017. Study Design:  A community based cross-sectional study. Place and Duration of Study: Rural area of Mon State, Myanmar, between June and August 2017. Methodology: We included 302 mothers who had 18 to 23 months old children using multistage random sampling. Face-to-face interview was applied in data collection. Chi-square test and multivariate logistic regression analysis were utilized in data analysis. Results: More than three fourths of mothers (76.2%) had good knowledge level on routine childhood immunization. There was a significant association between maternal knowledge and immunization status of their children (p<0.001). Logistic regression showed that the husband’s occupation was significantly associated with maternal knowledge (p=0.02). Conclusion: Majority of mothers have good knowledge on routine childhood immunization. However, health education campaign should be intensified to improve their knowledge level, especially among mothers whose husbands are blue-collar workers.

scholarly journals Vitamin, mineral and iron supplementation in pregnancy: cross-sectional study

2010 ◽  
Vol 26 (2) ◽  
pp. 128-135 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. Leppee ◽  
J. Culig ◽  
M. Eric ◽  
J. Boskovic ◽  
N. Colak
Keyword(s):  
Iron Supplementation ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
In Pregnancy

scholarly journals Vitamin A and Nutritional Anaemia

1996 ◽  
Vol 17 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-3 ◽  
Author(s):  
Djoko Suharno ◽  
Muhilal
Keyword(s):  
Placebo Group ◽  
Iron Deficiency ◽  
Vitamin A ◽  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Iron Supplementation ◽  
Ferrous Sulphate ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Vitamin A Status

A cross-sectional study of the prevalence of iron and vitamin A deficiencies in 318 pregnant women revealed that 50.7% had iron deficiency and 21.3% had marginally deficient or deficient vitamin A status. Based on results, the influence of vitamin A and iron supplementation was studied in 305 anaemic pregnant women in west Java, in a randomized, doubleblind, placebo-controlled field trial. The women with a haemoglobin between 80 and 109 g/L were randomly allocated to four groups: vitamin A (2.4 mg retinol) and placebo iron tablets; iron (60 mg elemental iron as ferrous sulphate) and placebo vitamin A; vitamin A and iron; and both placebos, all daily for eight weeks. Maximum haemoglobin was achieved with both vitamin A and iron supplementation (12. 78 g/L, 95% Cl 10.86 to 14.70), with one-third of the response attributable to vitamin A (3.68 g/L, 2.03 to 5.33) and two-thirds to iron (771 g/L, 5.97 to 9.45). After supplementation, the proportion of women who became non-anaemic was 35 % in the vitamin Asupplemented group, 68% in the ironsupplemented group, 97% in the group supplemented with both, and 16% in the placebo group. We conclude that improvement in vitamin A status may contribute to the control of anaemia in pregnant women.

Coverage of and compliance to iron supplementation under the National Iron Plus Initiative among reproductive age-group women in urban Puducherry – a cross-sectional study

2019 ◽  
Vol 0 (0) ◽  
Author(s):  
Surendran Gayathri ◽  
Sakthivel Manikandanesan ◽  
Jayaseelan Venkatachalam ◽  
Sarveswaran Gokul ◽  
Arivarasan Yashodha ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Iron Supplementation ◽  
Medication Compliance ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
Prevalence Ratio ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Reproductive Age ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Lactating Women ◽  
Study Participants

Abstract Background Anaemia is a global health problem and an important cause of morbidity in all age groups, especially among women and children. Various programmes have been implemented to combat anaemia in India and National Iron Plus Initiative (NIPI) is the latest programme to be implemented. Aim To ascertain the proportion of reproductive age women receiving iron supplementation under the NIPI and assess the compliance and factors hindering the implementation and compliance of the programme. Materials and methods A cross-sectional study was conducted among women of reproductive age (15–49 years) during November 2017. The participants were interviewed at their household using a pre-tested semi-structured questionnaire to obtain information on socio-demographic details, whether they were receiving iron supplements and compliance to the programme. Results Out of 302 study participants, only 138 (45.7%) were found to be receiving the supplements under the NIPI. The major source of iron supplementation was various health facilities (69.4%). Of those not receiving the tablets, 96.3% were non-pregnant non-lactating women. The proportion of study participants receiving iron supplementation through house visits by auxiliary nurse mid-wives (ANMs) was only 1.45%. Of the 138 women receiving supplementation, 85 (61%) were compliant with their medication. Compliance also tended to be higher among pregnant and lactating women. The most important reasons for non-compliance were adverse effects and forgetfulness. The presence of regular house visits by ANMs had a significant association with reception of tablets [prevalence ratio (PR)–1.43]. Pregnant women had a significant association with both reception (PR–2.19) and compliance (PR–1.8) with iron supplementation. Conclusion The current NIPI programme needs to be regularly evaluated to ensure its effective implementation. Importance should be given to non-pregnant non-lactating women to increase coverage among them.

scholarly journals Querying the value of indiscriminate iron supplementation in pre-eclampsia: a cross-sectional study

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Vinogrin Dorsamy ◽  
Chauntelle Bagwandeen ◽  
J Moodley
Keyword(s):  
Iron Deficiency ◽  
Transferrin Receptor ◽  
Iron Supplementation ◽  
Positive Association ◽  
Study Groups ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Kwazulu Natal

Objective To determine the prevalence and type of anaemia and its association with pre-eclampsia (PE) in pregnant South Africans of African ancestry. Design Cross-sectional study design Setting A regional hospital in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. Sample 671 women seeking antenatal care. Methods Participants had haemoglobin(Hb), anthropometric measurements, HIV status, blood pressure levels(BP) and proteinuria measured to determine PE. Iron studies and transferrin receptor levels were assessed in a subset and chi-square tests of association between normotensive and pre-eclampsia sub-groups and blood parameters were conducted. Results No difference in Hb concentration amongst the 4 groups (F (3,621)=0.981, p< .001, η2=.014) was observed. A chi-square test of association (χ2(3)=6.674, p=.083) showed no associations between study groups and having anaemia. The severity of anaemia did not vary amongst study groups (χ2(12) =10.756, p=.550). Using ferritin, there was an association between the study groups having an iron deficiency, anaemia, both or neither (χ2(3)=12.559, p=.045) with a positive association between normotensive term and iron deficiency (adjusted residual(AR) 2.2) and positive association between early-onset PE(AR 2.4). Similar trends were found for transferrin and soluble transferrin receptor ferritin index. Twenty-two percent of the participants were not iron deficient. Conclusion Early-onset PE is associated with high iron status and not anaemia. Normotensive term pregnancies were associated with iron deficiency anaemia. Broad iron supplementation without adequate determination of iron deficiency in pregnant women needs to be revisited. Funding National Research Foundation (TTK170508230162), University of KwaZulu-Natal UCPD and Medical Research Council of South Africa(SIR Grant UNS14197). Keywords Anaemia, iron deficiency, pre-eclampsia

scholarly journals 1398. Maternal Knowledge and Perceptions about Routine Immunisation in a Slum Area of Pakistan

2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. S708-S708
Author(s):  
Ghulam Mustafa ◽  
Abdul Mannan Mustafa
Keyword(s):  
Immunization Coverage ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Slum Area ◽  
Maternal Knowledge ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Routine Immunisation ◽  
Vaccine Preventable Diseases ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Baseline Coverage

Abstract Background To know the baseline coverage and potential obstacles for children vaccination before starting a health awareness program. Methods A cross sectional study on immunization coverage in the slum area of Multan, Pakistan was conducted and a total of 312 mothers were interviewed face to face for Knowledge, Attitudes, and Perceptions (KAP). Results Among the children less than 3 years, 33 % fully, 46 % partially and 21 % were not at all immunized. High levels of BCG and OPV zero rates (79%) and low rates of OPV3/DPT3 (48%) and measles (41%) vaccines were found. Majority of the mothers were satisfied with the program. Most of the mothers were aware about the importance of vaccination but were ignorant for the need to complete the schedule. There were many misconceptions and beliefs among the mothers of partial and unimmunized children. The majority were of view that vaccines contain ingredients that will make the children infertile. Conclusion There is a need to enhance the maternal knowledge about the vaccine preventable diseases and importance of completing the immunization schedule. Also the misconception about the vaccines need be specifically addressed. Disclosures All Authors: No reported disclosures

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