A Study to Assess the Association between Malnutrition and Anemia in Underfive Children by Using two Binary Variables of Haemoglobin Crest and Low Height for Age and Low Degree of Malnutrition at Nerkundram
Journal Title: International Journal of Current Science Research and Review - Year 2023, Vol 6, Issue 11
Abstract
Background: Anemia, which is characterized by low level of hemoglobin in the blood, is one of the major public health hazards affecting people in both developed and developing countries. Anemia may occur at all stages of life, however, young children and women in the childbearing age are the most vulnerable. When anemia occurs in children, it could affect their cognitive performance and physical growth In women, anemia could adversely affect their capacity to work and may lead to poor pregnancy outcomes. Methodology: Data collection was done in selected community area of Nerkundram, for a period of 1 week. The investigator obtained written permission from the Principal, Saveetha Medical College and Hospital, Chennai and in charge of selected community area, Nerkundram. An oral consent was obtained from the samples prior to the study. The purpose of the study was explained to the subjects. The samples who fulfilled the inclusion criteria were selected. The purposive sampling technique was used to select 200 samples for the study. Everyday 25 samples were selected and collected data from them. Demographic data was collected by administering the structured tool and the biochemical variable hemoglobin was assessed clinically. The data collected were then coded and entered in Excel for further data analysis and interpretation. Results: 200 in total Participants finished this research. After 1 weeks, The present study assessed the association between malnutrition and anemia in underfive children by using two binary variables of haemoglobin crest and low height for age and low degree of malnutrition. The study concluded that most of the underfive children had moderate to mild anemia and the parents of underfive had to be educated on malnutrition and the steps to prevent anemia.
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Mrs. D. Anitha, Ms. Varasha K. , M. Yamini, M. Janaki,
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