Status of Anemia among Undergraduate Students of a Medical College of Central Nepal

Timilsina, Sameer; Yadav, Ram Lochan; Bhusal, Pujan; Khatri, Niraj; Islam, Nazrul

doi:10.3126/jcmsn.v16i2.25652

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“…In the present study, the prevalence of anemia was found to be 38.7%, with female predominance (57.8% vs 14.9%). Similar prevalence of anemia (37.8%) was shown in a study conducted by Timilsina et al at a medical college in Nepal 15 . In another study done by Khakurel et al, 43.5% undergraduate medical students were found to be anemic 16 .…”

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Prevalence of Anemia and Use of Iron Supplements in MBBS Students of CMH Lahore Medical College

Zaffar¹,

Khan²,

Tanveer³

et al. 2021

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Background: Iron deficiency anemia afflicts masses of all ages, worldwide. The disease tends to be prominent in the adolescence, students being more vulnerable due to their dynamic lifestyle, dietary habits and demanding growth spurt. Use of iron supplements can greatly reduce the burden of disease and associated morbidity. The objective of this study was to estimate the prevalence of anemia and use of iron supplements in MBBS students of CMH Medical College, Lahore. Methods: A cross sectional study was conducted in CMH Medical College, Lahore. A predesigned questionnaire was used to obtain information regarding use of iron supplements. Afterwards, hemoglobin level was measured using conventional Sahli’s method. The collected data was analyzed with SPSS 25 software. Results with p value < 0.05 were taken as significant. Results: Mean hemoglobin level was found to be 14.3±1.3 g/dL in males and 11.6±1.4 g/dL in females. Prevalence of anemia was found to be 38.7%. Anemia was found to be more prevalent in female students (57.8%) as compared to the male students (14.9%). Difference between prevalence of anemia in hostellites and day scholars was not found to be statistically significant (p = 0.17). Frequency of anemia was observed to be significantly higher in students who did not use oral iron supplements (p=0.03). Conclusion: Iron deficiency anemia is more common in female students than male students, of CMH Medical College Lahore. Majority of the anemic students do not take oral iron supplements. There is no difference in the prevalence of anemia among hostellites and day scholars. MeSH words: anemia, hemoglobin, iron supplements

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Prevalence of Anemia and Use of Iron Supplements in MBBS Students of CMH Lahore Medical College

Zaffar¹,

Khan²,

Tanveer³

et al. 2021

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“…Moreover, the percentage of anaemia in the present study was 51⋅6 % which is lower than that reported from several low-income countries, such as India (80) , Ethiopia (97)(98)(99) , Nepal (100) , Brazil (101) and Latin America (77) however, is almost similar to that reported from high-income countries like Canada (102) and the United States of America (103) .…”

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Haemoglobin status to determine nutritional anaemia and its association with breakfast skipping and BMI among nursing undergraduates of Farasan Island, KSA

Sayed

Nagarajan

2022

J Nutr Sci

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The present study was conducted to determine nutritional anaemia using haemoglobin levels of female nursing undergraduates studying at Farasan Island with the purpose to intervene at a point, before the potential problems become serious later in life. In total, 130 apparently healthy, female students of Department of Nursing were recruited by a random sampling method to collect information on socio-demographic, lifestyle and anthropogenic characteristics, and dietary habits including breakfast skipping. Haemoglobin content was estimated using Sahli's Haemoglobinometer and observations were interpreted as per WHO's criteria for anaemia. Body mass index (BMI) was recorded using a digital weighing machine. Correlation between haemoglobin concentration, breakfast skipping and body mass index of study participants was assessed by Pearson's correlation. Data analyses were done using Origin software. Overall, 51⋅6 % (n = 67) students were all together anaemic with 28⋅5 % (n = 37) had mild anaemia, 15⋅4 % (n = 20) moderate and 7⋅69 % (n = 10) had severe anaemia. Of these, 20⋅8 % (n = 27) were underweight, 63⋅8 % (n = 83) normal weight and 15⋅4 % (n = 20) were above normal weight (over weight and obese). The Hb content showed a positive correlation with the BMI and exhibited an increasing trend with increase in the BMI among study participants (P < 0⋅05). Questionnaire analyses revealed that the majority (96⋅9 %, n = 126) of students were taking junk food as bulk of their meal. A strong negative correlation was recorded between Hb contents and breakfast skipping tendencies (r = −0⋅987, P < 0⋅05). Findings of the present study are of high significance for public health professionals and educators to prioritise actions that could motivate these future nurses to adapt healthy lifestyles to strategically combat nutritional anaemia.

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“…Medical students' knowledge, attitudes, and practice towards thalassemia are likely to be shaped by various factors, including their academic and personal backgrounds, their exposure to patients with thalassemia, and their understanding of the social and cultural contexts in which the disease occurs. Medical students who look physically ft may not even know their status as anemia and carriers of thalassemia traits [13][14][15][16]. A study in Malaysia involving 400 undergraduate medical students has reported that 14.5% students had hypochromic microcytic red cell indices, 11% showed thalassemia red cell indices, and only 3.5% had iron defciency (IDA) red cell index which were fnally confrmed by serum iron/TIBC analysis [17].…”

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Anemia among Medical Students from Jakarta: Indonesia—Iron Deficiency or Carrier Thalassemia?

Wratsangka,

Tungka,

Murthi

et al. 2024

Anemia

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Background. Anemia, a global health concern, affects one-fourth of the global population, particularly women. In Indonesia, its prevalence is 23.7%, with 32.0% among 15-24 year-olds. Factors include poor nutrition, infectious diseases, chronic diseases, inherited disorders, and inadequate healthcare access. This study aimed to investigate anemia prevalence and its etiology among medical students from Jakarta. Methods. This study was a descriptive research with a cross-sectional approach. Undergraduate students aged 18–23 years old were selected and consented to participate by a consecutive nonrandom sampling methods. Laboratory blood data were evaluated (including Hb, MCV, MCH, HbA2, and ferritin levels) and DNA was isolated to confirm the type of thalassemia carrier. Results. In total, 140 medical students, mainly female, were recruited. Anemia was found in 13.6% (11.4% had low MCV and/or MCH), and 16.5% had low MCV and/or MCH without anemia. Hb electrophoresis revealed high HbA2 values, suggesting the HbE variant (2.1%), and β-thalassemia carrier (0.7%). DNA analysis confirmed the cd26 mutation and heterozygous IVS1nt5. Among those without anemia, 5% had α-deletion, while in the group with anemia, 1.4% had α-deletion (with coexistent IDA), 3.6% had α-deletion, and 0.7% had β-mutation. Conclusion. DNA analysis can identify specific mutations associated with alpha-thalassemia, distinguishing between iron deficiency anemia and the alpha-thalassemia trait. Thalassemia screening should involve low MCV and/or MCH values as the first step (stage 1), followed by Hb analysis (stage 2) and DNA analysis (stage 3). In common areas, a combination of Hb and DNA testing is best. However, healthcare professionals must diagnose and treat thalassemia, as proper management relies on accurately identifying the underlying condition.

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Status of Anemia among Undergraduate Students of a Medical College of Central Nepal

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Prevalence of Anemia and Use of Iron Supplements in MBBS Students of CMH Lahore Medical College

Prevalence of Anemia and Use of Iron Supplements in MBBS Students of CMH Lahore Medical College

Haemoglobin status to determine nutritional anaemia and its association with breakfast skipping and BMI among nursing undergraduates of Farasan Island, KSA

Anemia among Medical Students from Jakarta: Indonesia—Iron Deficiency or Carrier Thalassemia?

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