A study of anemia among adolescent females in the urban area of Nagpur
<b>Objectives: </b> To estimate the prevalence of anemia among adolescent females and to study the socio-demographic factors associated with anemia. <b> Materials and Methods: </b> A cross-sectional survey was conducted in an urban area under Urban Health Training Center, Dep...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications
2008-01-01
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| Series: | Indian Journal of Community Medicine |
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| Online Access: | http://www.ijcm.org.in/article.asp?issn=0970-0218;year=2008;volume=33;issue=4;spage=243;epage=245;aulast=Chaudhary |
| Summary: | <b>Objectives: </b> To estimate the prevalence of anemia among adolescent females and to study the socio-demographic factors associated with anemia. <b> Materials and Methods: </b> 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. <b> Results: </b> 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. <b> Conclusions: </b> 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. |
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| ISSN: | 0970-0218 1998-3581 |