Adolescent anaemia and cognitive status among females in a rural block Sampla, Haryana
Journal Title: Journal of Preventive Medicine and Holistic Health - Year 2018, Vol 4, Issue 2
Abstract
Introduction Cognitive status gets affected by adolescent anaemia among females Anaemia super added with Cognitive deficiency in recent years is taking the shape of a major public health problem in India Thus the present study was undertaken to assess the effects of adolescent anaemia on cognitive domain and intervention to cognitive changesMaterials and Methods A cross sectional observational community based study was carried in a rural block Sampla in Haryana Nonprobability sampling was used to select 1951 adolescent girls of age group 1020 years Hemoglobin estimation was done by using photoelectric colorimeter Digital and cognitive assessment was done by Montreal Cognitive Assessment MoCA Test Scoring and Accuracy Pretest and posttest was used to find the association between Hb level and their cognitive behavior amongst the females group The data collected were analyzed using excel and SPSS21 Study duration was 12 months ie August 2017 July 2018 Relevant statistical test was applied where ever required and considering significant at 5 level of significanceResults Most of the girls 529 were found to have moderate anaemia After intervention the hemoglobin level increased with proportionate improvement in the cognitive score statusConclusion Measures taken to prevent anaemia with IFA nutritional modification and deworming settles anaemia and improves the cognitive status of adolescent girlsKeywords Adolescent health Anaemia in adolescents Cognitive status in adolescent girls
Authors and Affiliations
Shubham M Sharma, Vedpal Dr, Sunil Chamola, Priyanka Sachdeva
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