Abstract:Background
Anaemia is a public health concern affecting both developed and developing countries with significant consequences for both human health as well as social and economic development. Unfortunately, the anaemia intervention program, such as the National Nutrition Anaemia Prophylaxis Programme, mostly targets infants, young children, pregnant and lactation women, and not adolescents. Therefore, this study tries to fill this gap, aimed to study the prevalence of anaemia and the associated factors among … Show more
“…We found that the prevalence of anemia was 37.3%, which is lower than similar studies conducted in other parts of the country. [ 8 , 11 – 13 ] However, several other studies conducted among the general adolescent population in the country, especially in the rural areas show a wide variation in the prevalence of anemia. [ 5 , 6 , 16 , 22 , 23 ] Although there has been controversies regarding the cut-off used to define anemia,[ 24 ] and there are methodological differences in estimation exist, still anemia remains as a significant public health challenge despite the rolling of several sponsored programs.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…[ 10 ] Several studies have documented high prevalence of anemia among tribal adolescents. [ 8 , 11 – 13 ] Odisha is one among the top few states in the country with a large (23%) and highest varieties of tribal population. [ 14 ]…”
Background:
Globally, anemia is one of the biggest public health challenges. The highest prevalence of anemia is seen among adolescents. Tribal communities are especially at a disadvantage, with several studies documenting a high prevalence of anemia among tribal adolescents. We investigated the prevalence of anemia and its associated risk factors among the tribal residential adolescent school students in Odisha.
Material and Methods:
In a cross-sectional survey, the prevalence of anemia was estimated by spectrophotometry among adolescents of residential schools in three predominantly tribal districts of Odisha. The severity of anemia was defined as per the World Health Organization classification for adolescents.
Results:
The mean age of 953 subjects was 13.07 ± 1.48 years. The prevalence of anemia was found to be 37.3%. As per the World Health Organization classification, 19.9% had mild anemia, 16.3% had moderate, and 1% had severe anemia. Consumption of Iron Folic Acid (IFA) was associated with the level of hemoglobin at a statistically significant level.
Conclusion:
We found that the prevalence of anemia was lower than in similar studies conducted in other parts of the country. Despite poor coverage of beneficiaries with iron and folic acid at the national level, our study showed better compliance and was associated with a significantly higher level of hemoglobin among those who consumed IFA.
“…We found that the prevalence of anemia was 37.3%, which is lower than similar studies conducted in other parts of the country. [ 8 , 11 – 13 ] However, several other studies conducted among the general adolescent population in the country, especially in the rural areas show a wide variation in the prevalence of anemia. [ 5 , 6 , 16 , 22 , 23 ] Although there has been controversies regarding the cut-off used to define anemia,[ 24 ] and there are methodological differences in estimation exist, still anemia remains as a significant public health challenge despite the rolling of several sponsored programs.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…[ 10 ] Several studies have documented high prevalence of anemia among tribal adolescents. [ 8 , 11 – 13 ] Odisha is one among the top few states in the country with a large (23%) and highest varieties of tribal population. [ 14 ]…”
Background:
Globally, anemia is one of the biggest public health challenges. The highest prevalence of anemia is seen among adolescents. Tribal communities are especially at a disadvantage, with several studies documenting a high prevalence of anemia among tribal adolescents. We investigated the prevalence of anemia and its associated risk factors among the tribal residential adolescent school students in Odisha.
Material and Methods:
In a cross-sectional survey, the prevalence of anemia was estimated by spectrophotometry among adolescents of residential schools in three predominantly tribal districts of Odisha. The severity of anemia was defined as per the World Health Organization classification for adolescents.
Results:
The mean age of 953 subjects was 13.07 ± 1.48 years. The prevalence of anemia was found to be 37.3%. As per the World Health Organization classification, 19.9% had mild anemia, 16.3% had moderate, and 1% had severe anemia. Consumption of Iron Folic Acid (IFA) was associated with the level of hemoglobin at a statistically significant level.
Conclusion:
We found that the prevalence of anemia was lower than in similar studies conducted in other parts of the country. Despite poor coverage of beneficiaries with iron and folic acid at the national level, our study showed better compliance and was associated with a significantly higher level of hemoglobin among those who consumed IFA.
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