Prevalence and determinants of anaemia among University students living in public hostels, Khartoum state, Sudan
Journal Title: International Journal of Pharmaceutical and Medicinal Reserach - Year 2014, Vol 2, Issue 2
Abstract
Introduction: Anaemia is a major world health problem and still remains widespread. According to W.H.O, around the world 1.3 – 2.15 billion people are iron deficiency anaemic and more than 90% are living in the developing countries. Objectives: The objectives of this study were to; find out the prevalence of anaemia among University students living in public hostels in Khartoum State and secondly to identify the possible risk factors involved. Methods: This descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted among University students living in public hostels in Khartoum State. Blood samples were collected from 810 university students for the estimation of haemoglobin level. Results: The overall prevalence of anaemia was 26.2% most of which was mild to moderate, with only one severe case. Females were more anaemic than males (p<0.001, OR=1.876). Age was significantly associated with the level of anemia 28.1% for the age group [16-19 years] Vs 4.3% for the age [<28 years]. Students who were receiving bursary (the poorest students) were more anaemic. High prevalence of anemia was associated with infections i.e. typhoid, intestinal worms. Conclusion: Prevalence of anemia among university students living in public hostels was high (26.2%). Anemia was more prevalent among females, younger age groups, those having infections and of the lower economic status.
Authors and Affiliations
Khaled Eltohami Medani, Mohammed AliAwad El, El- Karim, Waqas Sami, Sawsan MustafaAbdalla MustafaAbdalla, ElsadigYousif Mohamed
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