Prevalence Of Anemia In Girls Research Articles

A Descriptive Study to Assess the Knowledge and Prevalence of Nutritional Anemia among Adolescent Girls 14–18 Years in a Selected Educational Institution at Mangalore

Aim: The aim of this study to identify the knowledge and prevalence of nutritional anemia among adolescent girls 14–18 years. Materials and Methods: The investigator has adopted a descriptive survey approach to find out the knowledge and prevalence of nutritional anemia among adolescent girls. The sample comprised 60 adolescent girls between the age group of 14–18 years. Sample was selected using nonprobability, convenient sampling technique was used. Data were collected multifactor knowledge questionnaire. Data were analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics. In that Chi-square test for association of knowledge and prevalence of anemia with their selected demographic variables. Results: The results of this study showed that, majority of the subjects (73%) had moderate knowledge of anemia, 22% had poor knowledge, and only 5% of them had good knowledge of anemia. The prevalence of anemia in adolescent girls was 56% with mild anemia 27%, moderate 17% had severe anemia. Investigator found the positive correlation between the knowledge scores and Hb level, that is, r = 0.342 and negative correlation between the Hb level and the BMI level. The value was found to be −0.0868. There is a no association between the prevalence of anemia and demographic variables and also there is a no association between knowledge on anemia and demographic variables. Conclusion: The findings were concluded that majority of respondents had moderate knowledge related to anemia and the prevalence of anemia in girls was mild were as there is positive correlation between the knowledge level and the level of Hb.

To study the prevalence of undernutrition and anemia in adolescents in Bundelkhand region

Introduction: Bundelkhand region is well known for its poverty from last 5 years this region is also affected by drought, due to this nutritional problems are increasing day by day. Till now no study has been conducted to find out the nutritional status of adolescent in Bundelkhand region. So this is an attempts to find out the prevalence of under nutrition and anemia in the adolescents age group in this region. Aims: To study the prevalence of anemia in adolescent by various haematological parameters along with serum iron and total iron binding capacity (TIBC). Settings and Design: Retrospective and Prospective analysis. Materials and Methods: The study was conducted in the department of pathology active collaboration with department of pediatrics, M.L.B. Medical College, Jhansi. A total of 488 adolescents who were attending the adolescent clinic, out patient department or admitted in ward without any definite cause of anemia like hemolytic anemia, aplastic anemia, malaria or leukemia, and students of a convent school were enrolled in study. Results: In present study the overall prevalence of Anemia was 52.86%. There is more prevalence of anemia in girls (57.38%) than boys (50.53%). Over all the most common type of general blood picture observed was microcytic hypochromic 32.56%, while in early adolescent period it was normocytic normochromic. Serum iron was less than normal in 42.63% cases. Majority of cases (50.38%) show serum iron level in normal range. Total iron binding capacity was >400 in (59.30%) cases. Keywords: Anaemia, Serum iron, Haemoglobim, Microcytic hypochromic anemia.

Prevalence of anemia in adolescent girls and its association with certain demographic variables: our experience from rural Telangana

Background: Adolescents constitute over 21.4% of the population in India and adolescent girls constitute about 10 percent of the Indian population. This age group needs special attention because of the turmoil of adolescence which they face due to the different stages of development that they undergo, different circumstances that they come across, their different needs and diverse problems. The objectives of the study were to determine the prevalence of anaemia in the study population and to assess the socio-demographic risk factors associated with the anaemia.Methods: Community based cross sectional study conducted in adolescent girls aged 10 to 19 years, permanently residing in the rural field practice area of Department of Community Medicine, Kamineni Institute of Medical Sciences, Narketpally during September 2010 to September 2012.Results: Majority of families belong to upper lower socio-economic status (57.7%) according to BG Prasad’s classification. Age-wise prevalence of anaemia shows that prevalence of anaemia was highest (69%) in 18 to 19 years age group and least (37.5%) in the age group of 16 to 17 years. Majority of subjects with anaemia were having mild anaemia (80.2%) followed by moderate anaemia (19.2%) and severe anaemia (0.6%) respectively. Highest prevalence (68.1%) was found in joint or extended and least prevalence (56.1%) was found in nuclear families. Highest prevalence (75.0%) in subjects belonging to large family and least (54.5%) with small family.Conclusions: Prevalence of anaemia was 59% with majority of study subjects having mild to moderate anaemia. Prevalence of anaemia in these girls had a significant association with socioeconomic status of the family.

National Trends in Hemoglobin Concentration and Prevalence of Anemia among Chinese School-Aged Children, 1995-2010

To assess the trend of sex disparity in hemoglobin concentration and prevalence of anemia among Chinese school-aged children from 1995 to 2010. Data were collected from 360 866 children aged 7, 9, 12, 14, and 17 years during 4 cross-sectional surveys (1995, 2000, 2005, and 2010) of the Chinese National Surveys on Students Constitution and Health. Shifts in hemoglobin concentration distributions were compared by sex. Average shifts and sex differences were calculated with quantile regression models. Logistic regression was used to estimate the prevalence odds ratio of sex for prevalence of anemia in different surveys. The mean hemoglobin concentration increased among Chinese children between 1995 and 2010, from 132.7 to 138.3 g/L in boys, and from 127.7 to 132.3 g/L in girls. The prevalence of anemia decreased from 18.8% in 1995 to 9.9% in 2010. It was higher in rural than urban children among all age groups. The prevalence odds ratios of girls versus boys for anemia increased in both urban and rural areas over time. Hemoglobin concentration and prevalence of anemia improved among Chinese school-aged children over time. Hemoglobin concentration improved faster in boys than girls and as a result the relative prevalence of anemia in girls compared with boys increased. Sex-specific preventive guidelines and public health policies for childhood anemia are needed in China.

Anemia in Adolescence

ABSTRACT Adolescent anemia is a global health problem. Prevalence of anemia in girls in India is estimated to be around 56%. Various risk groups are prone to anemia and it leads to long-term consequences. Government has launched national programs to fight adolescent anemia by identifying high-risk groups, supplementing with iron and folic acid tablets and raising awareness about the nutritional anemia. How to cite this article Bindra V. Anemia in Adolescence. World J Anemia 2017;1(1):18-19.

A study showing correlation between anaemia and common parasitological diseases among adolescent girls in villages of PHC Belkhera, Madhya Pradesh, India

Background: India continues to be one of the countries with the highest prevalence of anaemia, especially in rural population. Among adolescents, the girls constitute a more vulnerable group because it is a crucial period particularly with reference to reproductive health. The onset of menarche and early marriage predispose to anaemia. Worm infestation (poor hygiene, open field defecation) also blood loss through menstruation could be probable reason for anaemia in rural population of India. In order to prevent high maternal mortality and high incidence of low birth weight babies in India, there is a need to combat anaemia during adolescence.Methods:This was a Cross sectional (Observational) study carried out during period of August 2007 to July 2008.Results: A total of 200 adolescent girls of 10-19 years participated in this study. Prevalence of anaemia was very high in girls with excessive loss of blood during menses i.e. 80% as compared to girls with normal Bleeding (47%) (p<0.02). Prevalence of anaemia in girls going to open field for defecation was 57% (p<0.045). The prevalence of anaemia was also higher in girls ((83%) having worms in their stool as compare to other girls. It was also found statistically significant (p<0.046).Conclusions:We can infer that certain attributes that are prone to cause anaemia in adolescent girls can be modified by timely and periodically education, and therapeutic intervention.

SP5-6 It's time to focus on the nutritional status of boys

IntroductionAnaemia and undernutrition, is a common problem in children below 5 years of age and women in reproductive age group. Poor nutritional status predisposes the individual to several diseases, which...

Analysing health systems: A modular approach

To assess the trend of sex disparity in hemoglobin concentration and prevalence of anemia among Chinese school-aged children from 1995 to 2010.Data were collected from 360 866 children aged 7, 9, 12, 14, and 17 years during 4 cross-sectional surveys (1995, 2000, 2005, and 2010) of the Chinese National Surveys on Students Constitution and Health. Shifts in hemoglobin concentration distributions were compared by sex. Average shifts and sex differences were calculated with quantile regression models. Logistic regression was used to estimate the prevalence odds ratio of sex for prevalence of anemia in different surveys.The mean hemoglobin concentration increased among Chinese children between 1995 and 2010, from 132.7 to 138.3 g/L in boys, and from 127.7 to 132.3 g/L in girls. The prevalence of anemia decreased from 18.8% in 1995 to 9.9% in 2010. It was higher in rural than urban children among all age groups. The prevalence odds ratios of girls versus boys for anemia increased in both urban and rural areas over time.Hemoglobin concentration and prevalence of anemia improved among Chinese school-aged children over time. Hemoglobin concentration improved faster in boys than girls and as a result the relative prevalence of anemia in girls compared with boys increased. Sex-specific preventive guidelines and public health policies for childhood anemia are needed in China.