A Cross Sectional Study on BMI of Adolescent Girls, Awareness of Std. and Prevalence of Anemia among Adolescent Girls, In Rural and Urban Schools of Kerala
Journal Title: Scholars Journal of Applied Medical Sciences - Year 2018, Vol 6, Issue 11
Abstract
Abstract: Adolescents form 22,5%population of India and is the period of rapid physical growth, psychological and social changes. The study is aimed to help in taking measures to address the problems of adolescent girls, thus yielding a healthy society and empowered youth ready to face the challenges in their future life. To study the prevalence of anemia among adolescent girls, to describe the nutritional status based on the BMI and to assess the knowledge regarding Sexually Transmitted Diseases among study participants. It is a community based descriptive cross sectional study among 200 school going adolescent girls in a one year period. Data was collected by giving questionnaire and by doing hb estimation and measuring their weight and height at the end of the study, a workshop was conducted and girls were provided fundamental health education with regard to reproductive and sexual health. They were also taught the importance of balanced diet and advised to adopt healthy eating habits and a better lifestyle. 45% of girls were aware about STD’s.The prevalence of anemia among adolescent girls was 42.50%.BMI of 80% of girls were within normal range, 4.5% underweight, 12.5%overweight and 3.5% obese. Only 45% of girls had heard about STD’s. The prevalence of anemia among adolescent girls was 42.5%. Mild and moderate anemia was detected in 16.5% and 26% respectively. None of them had severe anemia.BMI of 80% of girls been within normal range, 4.5% underweight, 12.5%overweight and 3.5% obese.
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Dr. Manjusha Viswanathan, Dr. Suja Daniel, Dr. Deepa
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