Abstract
IntroductionThis is a cross sectional descriptive community-based study. The aim was to assess the prevalence of anaemia among quranic schoolchildren in khalawi Wad EL Magboul village, rural Rufaa, Gezira State, central Sudan.MethodsA sample of 180 male participants were included in the study. Informed consent was obtained. Venous blood samples were obtained to measure the hematological parameters and blood films for malaria parasites. Urine and stool analyses were also done. Data were analyzed using SPSS.ResultsThe mean age of participants was 12.31 years (SD +/- 2.26). The mean Hb value was 11.75g/dl and it was statistically significant correlation when compared with the mean Hb reference value (13.5g/dl) P value 0,000 (95% CI). Regarding period of stay in the khalwa up to the time of the study, 88 (49.28%) for one year, 54 (30.24%) for 2 years, 22 (12.32%) for 3 years and 16 (8.96%) for more than 3 years. About 77 students (42.78%) were pale on clinical examination. The Mean Cell Hemoglobin (MCH) mean value was 25.58 pg ( 3.55). Many conditions known to be associated with anemia were found; 49 students (27.2%) had a positive blood films for falciparum malaria, 14 students (7.8%) were found to have haematuria and ova of S. haematobium, In169 students (93.4%) stool examination was negative , while 11 students (6.6%) had intestinal worms (Enterobius vermicularis).ConclusionMajority of the study participants had iron deficiency anaemia, followed by haemolytic, macrocytic and sickle cell anaemia. This might have negative health and educational implications.
Highlights
This is a cross sectional descriptive community-based study
The blood samples were tested within 2 hours of sample collection using an automated blood cell counters with a flow cytometry using a laser light to perform full blood count: white blood cell counts (WBCs), red blood cell counts (RBCs), haemoglobin concentration (Hb), hematocrit (Hct), mean corpuscular volume(MCV), mean corpuscular haemoglobin (MCH), mean corpuscular haemoglobin concentration (MCHC), and platelet counts (PLTs)
All the study group subjects came from rural areas, the majority of them belonged to certain tribes (Misseria, Hausa) who are known to have congenital anaemias, and all of them eat the same type of poor diet which consists of dura and beans, so it showed that anaemia should be considered as a major health problem in quranic school children
Summary
This is a cross sectional descriptive community-based study. The aim was to assess the prevalence of anaemia among quranic schoolchildren in khalawi Wad EL Magboul village, rural Rufaa, Gezira State, central Sudan. Conclusion: Majority of the study participants had iron deficiency anaemia, followed by haemolytic, macrocytic and sickle cell anaemia. This might have negative health and educational implications. The Khalawi (Quran Schools) and Maseeds (Mosques) played and are still playing great roles in designing the consciences of the people of Sudan They were the available institutions where people learnt teachings of Islam as well as the formal education. Its primary cause is iron deficiency, but a number of other conditions, such as malaria, parasitic infestation, other nutritional deficiencies, and haemoglobinopathies are responsible, often in combination It occurs with major consequences for human health as well as social and economic development, and it is an indicator of both poor nutrition and poor health. These levels are < 11g/dL (110 g/L) in children aged 1-2 years and < 11.2g/dL (112g/L) in children aged 3-5 years and less than 13.5g/dl in children aged 6-12 years
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