A study of anemia among adolescent females in the urban area of nagpur

To estimate the prevalence of anemia among adolescent females and to study the socio-demographic factors associated with anemia. A cross-sectional survey was conducted in an urban area under Urban Health Training Center, Department of Preventive and Social Medicine, Government Medical College and Ho...

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Published in:Indian journal of community medicine 2008-10, Vol.33 (4), p.243-245
Main Authors: Chaudhary, Sanjeev M, Dhage, Vasant R
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adolescent female
Anemia
Care and treatment
Demographic aspects
Diagnosis
Education
Health aspects
height
Hospitals
Nutrition research
Original
Prevalence studies (Epidemiology)
Risk factors
Teenage girls
Teenagers
urban
weight
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Summary:To estimate the prevalence of anemia among adolescent females and to study the socio-demographic factors associated with anemia. A cross-sectional survey was conducted in an urban area under Urban Health Training Center, Department of Preventive and Social Medicine, Government Medical College and Hospital, Nagpur. A total of 296 adolescent females (10-19 years old) were included in this study. The study took place from October 2002 to March 2003 (6 months). Statistical analyses were done using percentage, standard error of proportion, Chi-square test, and Student's 't' test. The prevalence of anemia was found to be 35.1%. A significant association of anemia was found with socio-economic status and literacy status of parents. Mean height and weight of subjects with anemia was significantly less than subjects without anemia. A high prevalence of anemia among adolescent females was found, which was higher in the lower socio-economic strata and among those whose parents were less educated. It was seen that anemia affects the overall nutritional status of adolescent females.
ISSN:0970-0218
1998-3581
DOI:10.4103/0970-0218.43230