Concepts of anemia among low income Nicaraguan women

Ailinger, Rita L.; Moore, Jean Burley; Pawloski, Lisa; Cortés, Lidya Ruth Zamora

doi:10.1590/s0104-11692009000200002

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“…One of the "unhealthy conditions" recognized by Nicaraguan women is described as thin and pallid with physical failing [32]. This is a very interesting observation by the women, as anemia is an important health problem in CA affecting as much as 19% of the entire population, predominately women and children [32,33]. In a 2008 study on anemia in Nicaragua, researchers discovered that approximately 35% of pregnant adolescent girls had anemia [34].…”

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“…They also recognized the importance of sanitation and health [31]. One of the "unhealthy conditions" recognized by Nicaraguan women is described as thin and pallid with physical failing [32]. This is a very interesting observation by the women, as anemia is an important health problem in CA affecting as much as 19% of the entire population, predominately women and children [32,33].…”

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confidence: 99%

“…In a 2008 study on anemia in Nicaragua, researchers discovered that approximately 35% of pregnant adolescent girls had anemia [34]. In a follow up study published in 2009, these researchers found that lowincome women in Nicaragua did not know the symptoms of anemia but knew that improper eating and a lack of vitamins caused anemia [32]. When asked what they would use to treat anemia the women mentioned foods such as bean soup and milk, and a number of traditional Nicaraguan medicines that produce a molasses type of extract.…”

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“…When asked what they would use to treat anemia the women mentioned foods such as bean soup and milk, and a number of traditional Nicaraguan medicines that produce a molasses type of extract. However, methods of food preparation, excessive coffee drinking and the lack of meat products, due to extreme poverty, maybe a hindrance to reducing anemia in these populations [32].…”

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“…Studies addressing the prevalence of anemia in developing countries, as in the case of Brazil, and in low-income populations have been recommended (3) .…”

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Prevalence of Anemia in Children Three to 12 Months Old in a Health Service in Ribeirão Preto, SP, Brazil

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Iron deficiency anemia is the most common nutritional deficiency among children. This crosssectional, descriptive and quantitative study is part of a multicenter project, which verified the prevalence of anemia in children aged three to 12 months, treated by a health service unit in Ribeirão Preto, SP, Brazil. Interviews with mothers and determining hemoglobin dosage were carried out with 121 children who participated in the study. Two international criteria were adopted as parameters of anemia according to the children's age. Descriptive statistics, measures of central tendency and associations were used for data analysis. The prevalence of anemia among 69 children aged three to 5 months was 20.2% and 48.0% among 52 children aged six to 12 months. The total prevalence of anemia was 32.2%.There was significant association between anemia and children's age, and anemia and the consumption of liquid cow's milk. Para a análise dos dados foram utilizadas estatística descritiva, medidas de tendência central e associações. A prevalência de anemia nas 69 crianças de 3 a 5 meses foi de 20,2% e naquelas 52, de 6 a 12 meses, foi de 48%. A prevalência total de anemia foi de 32,2%. Encontrou-se associação significativa entre anemia e idade da criança e anemia e uso de leite de vaca fluido.Descritores: Anemia; Prevalência; Saúde da Criança. La prevalencia de anemia en niños de 3 a 12 meses de vida en un servicio de salud de Ribeirão Preto, SP, BrasilEntre las carencias nutricionales de niños, la anemia ferropénica es la más frecuente.Estudio transversal, descriptivo, cuantitativo es un extracto de un proyecto multicéntrico que verificó la prevalencia de anemia en niños de 3 a 12 meses de edad, en un servicio de salud de Ribeirão Preto, SP, Brasil. Fueron realizadas entrevistas y dosificación de hemoglobina en los 121 niños. Dos criterios internacionales fueron adoptados como parámetro de anemia, de acuerdo con la edad del niño. Estadística descriptiva, medidas de tendencia central y testes de asociación fueron usados para el análisis de datos. La prevalencia de anemia en los 69 niños de 3 a 5 meses fue del 20,2%, y en los 52 niños de 6 a 12 meses fue del 48,0%. En total, la prevalencia de anemia fue del 32,2%. Encontró asociación significativa entre anemia y edad del niño y anemia y el consumo de leche de vaca liquido.

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Concepts of anemia among low income Nicaraguan women

Cited by 7 publications

References 8 publications

Women’s Health in Central America: The Complexity of Issues and the Need to Focus on Indigenous Healthcare

Women’s Health in Central America: The Complexity of Issues and the Need to Focus on Indigenous Healthcare

Prevalence of Anemia in Children Three to 12 Months Old in a Health Service in Ribeirão Preto, SP, Brazil

The relationship between history of hormonal contraceptive use and iron status among women in Tanzania: A population-based study

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Concepts of anemia among low income Nicaraguan women

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Women&rsquo;s Health in Central America: The Complexity of Issues and the Need to Focus on Indigenous Healthcare

Women&rsquo;s Health in Central America: The Complexity of Issues and the Need to Focus on Indigenous Healthcare

Prevalence of Anemia in Children Three to 12 Months Old in a Health Service in Ribeirão Preto, SP, Brazil

The relationship between history of hormonal contraceptive use and iron status among women in Tanzania: A population-based study

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