Iron deficiency anemia among preschool children (2–6 years) in a slum area (Alexandria, Egypt): an intervention study

Abdel-Rasoul, Gafar M; El-Gendy, Fady M; Elrazek, Mostafa L Abd

doi:10.4103/1110-2098.211534

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“…Regarding the definition of anemia, our study showed that the percent of mothers aware of the definition of anemia significantly increased after the intervention. This comes in agreement with Abdel-Rasoul et al in Egypt in 2017 (93% vs. 55%) [30]. Further assessment of the knowledge revealed that before the intervention, few mothers identified drinking tea directly after the meal as a risky dietary habit.…”

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confidence: 89%

“…In addition, before the intervention, only few mothers identified tiredness, pallor, and delayed child's growth as symptoms of anemia. These results were much lower than those presented by Abdel-Rasoul et al, 2017 in Egypt (38%, 89%, and 42%, respectively) [30]. However, after the intervention comparable results were found where most of the participants identified these as symptoms of anemia.…”

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confidence: 64%

“…However, no improvement was demonstrated by the counterpart group [32]. Another study carried in Egypt showed similar results [30]. It is suggested to start maternal education as early as possible even before conception.…”

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confidence: 88%

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Impact of Nutritional Health Education on Knowledge and Practices of Mothers of Anemic Children in El Othmanyia Village – Egypt

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Hanna

Galal

et al. 2020

Open Access Maced J Med Sci

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BACKGROUND: In Egypt, more than one in four children suffers from some degree of anemia. AIM: This study was carried out to assess and improve the nutritional knowledge and risky nutritional habits of the mothers of anemic children aged 2–12 years old in El Othmanyia village. MATERIALS AND METHODS: An interventional study was conducted among anemic children aged 2–12 years old and their mothers in El Othmanyia village, Egypt. The study passed through three stages over 1 and ½ years; pre-interventional assessment of awareness (n = 350), educational interventions targeting anemic children and their mothers, and post-interventional evaluation of change in awareness and practice. RESULTS: The mean knowledge % score of mothers increased significantly after the intervention (82.2 ± 14.2 vs. 6.3 ± 5.8, respectively). Furthermore, the mean hemoglobin of the studied children increased significantly after the intervention (11.1 ± 0.7 vs. 10.5 ± 0.7). The percent of children with anemia decreased significantly from 100% to 40.3% after the intervention (p < 0.001). CONCLUSION: The knowledge and practices of mothers are moving in a desirable direction after the health education intervention. Hence, nutrition education is an appropriate, effective, and sustainable approach to combat iron deficiency anemia. Recommendations: A multiple interventional strategies between different ministries to set policies and guidelines that support the healthy nutritional behavior among children are recommended.

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Impact of Nutritional Health Education on Knowledge and Practices of Mothers of Anemic Children in El Othmanyia Village – Egypt

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Galal

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“…WHO is working with the Egyptian government to address major challenges due to the prevalence of iron-deficiency anemia among 40% of children between 2-5 years, which may increase to 51% in rural children. Similar prevalence was reported among women of reproductive age and in pregnancy, in addition to being associated with other diseases (Abdel-Rasoul et al, 2017;Rezk et al, 2015;Simbrunner et al, 2020;WHO, 2010). Iron deficiency has adverse consequences for health as a major contributor to maternal and fetal morbidity and mortality, affects productivity, work capacity, cognitive development, resistance to infection, and pregnancy in women (Helmy et al, 2018;Means, 2020).…”

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Effect of germination on the nutritional profile of quinoa (Cheopodium quinoa Willd.) seeds and its anti‐anemic potential in Sprague–Dawley male albino rats

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Background and Objectives Iron‐deficiency anemia (IDA) is the most common form of nutritional anemia in both developed and developing countries. We aimed to evaluate the germination impact on the nutritional profile of quinoa seeds and the antianemic potentials of quinoa fortified phytogenic diet in treatment of iron‐deficiency anemia‐induced albino rats. Findings The results revealed that quinoa seeds are considered a good source of fiber, protein (43.08 and 30.62% of DV), and vitamin C (threefold of daily requirement). Germination of the seeds increased iron, calcium, and zinc contents by 39.43, 49.04, and 20.25%, vitamin C and carotenoids by 32.17 and 26.02%, respectively, and decreased antinutritional factors saponin, phytic acid, and tannins by 59.60, 50.0, and 11.32%, respectively. The biological assay indicated that fortification with 10% quinoa sprouts (GII6) can be recommended as the best treatment to restore body weight, organs weights, serum profile (protein, ferritin, iron, and zinc), and blood cell counts (RBCs, WBCs, Hb, and platelets), as reflected in red cell indices (Hct, MCV, MCH, and MCHC) of IDA induced rats being at optimum levels, which were comparable to the healthy rats group (GI). Conclusion Increased antioxidants, vitamins, minerals content, and bioavailability of nutritional compounds due to decreased antinutritional factors content in the germinated sprouts resulted in antianemic health potentials in treated rats. Significance and Novelty Evidence indicates that germinated quinoa seeds are superior in nutrients compared to the ungerminated seeds due to the activation of endogenous enzymes that degrade antinutritional factors, elevate mineral bioavailability and antioxidant properties. Trial registration number: AU08190625330; Date of registration: 25–06–2019.

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“…Another limit of the current study is the absence of baseline epidemiological data on preschool-aged children (0-4 years). Previous studies found this age group at risk of hookworm infection [35] that contributed to anemia and increased risk of morbidity among preschool-aged children [36]. On the other hand these children are more attracted to ground playing and are unconscious of risk factors of hookworm.…”

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confidence: 99%

Prevalence, Intensity of Soil-Transmitted Helminths, and Factors Associated with Infection: Importance in Control Program with Ivermectin and Albendazole in Eastern Côte d’Ivoire

Loukouri

Meïté

Kouadio

et al. 2019

Journal of Tropical Medicine

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Evaluation of soil-transmitted helminths (STHs) and implementation of additional interventions are required in the region of a filariasis control program, given that antifilariasis drugs also have a beneficial effect on STHs. Thus, this study determines the extensive epidemiology of STHs to improve their successful control. Stool samples were analyzed using the Kato-Katz method. Chi-squared and Kruskal-Wallis tests were used to measure differences in infection rates and intensities, respectively, and logistic regression identified the risks of infection. The main intestinal helminths (A. lumbricoides, hookworm [N. americanus], S. mansoni, and T. trichiura) were found in the population. The overall prevalence of STHs was 19.5%. The prevalence of hookworm, the predominant species, ranged from 2% (n=6) to 28% (n=97). The overall prevalence of the other intestinal helminths was less than 6% (n=18). Intensity of hookworm was mostly light with a range from 1.6% (n=5) to 25.9% (n=90). However, the intensity of the species was significantly greater in Soribadougou compared to the other localities. Heavy infection was found in old children and adults but not in young children. Open defecation (OR=3.23, p≤0.05), dog/cat raising (OR=1.94, p≤0.05), farming (OR=14.10, p≤0.05), and irrigated culture (OR=3.23, p≤0.05) were positively associated with hookworm. It was observed that the participants missed the follow-up examinations due to trip (32.7%) or misunderstanding (15%) and lack of information (11.8%) of the purpose of the survey. Thus, to sustain the control of STHs, the MDA program should target the entire community and add education about the use of toilets, best practices of farming, and dog/cat raising.

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Iron deficiency anemia among preschool children (2–6 years) in a slum area (Alexandria, Egypt): an intervention study

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Impact of Nutritional Health Education on Knowledge and Practices of Mothers of Anemic Children in El Othmanyia Village – Egypt

Impact of Nutritional Health Education on Knowledge and Practices of Mothers of Anemic Children in El Othmanyia Village – Egypt

Effect of germination on the nutritional profile of quinoa (Cheopodium quinoa Willd.) seeds and its anti‐anemic potential in Sprague–Dawley male albino rats

Prevalence, Intensity of Soil-Transmitted Helminths, and Factors Associated with Infection: Importance in Control Program with Ivermectin and Albendazole in Eastern Côte d’Ivoire

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