Prevalence of Anaemia in Female Students of Pharmacy College and its Association with Various Socio-Demographic Variables: A Study Conducted in Rural Teaching Institute, Kasegaon
Journal Title: International Journal of Contemporary Medical Research - Year 2016, Vol 3, Issue 8
Abstract
Abstract: Nutritional anaemia though global in occurrence is more of concern in the developing countries because of the high prevalence in these regions. In India, this silent emergency is rampant among women belonging to reproductive age group (15-49 yrs). Objectives: 1. To estimate the prevalence of anaemia among girl students of rural Pharmacy College. 2. To find out any association between socio-demographic variables, dietary habits and menstrual history Material and methods: A cross sectional institution based study was conducted in Rajarambapu Patil College of Pharmacy, Kasegaon from 15 Jan 2016 to 30 Jan 2016. In total 168 respondents participated. A pre designed and pretested self administered questionnaire interview method was used. Information on socio demographic factors, dietary habits and menstrual history was obtained. Data collected was analysed and interpreted with the help of percentage and chi square test. Results: In present study only one fourth i.e.44 (26.19%) of study subjects had normal haemoglobin, while three fourth i.e. 124(73.81%) had one or other grade of anaemia. Among anaemics majority i.e. 70.23% contributed between mild to moderate category. Consumption of GLV & fruits, menorrhagia & passing clots during menses were significantly associated with anaemia prevalence. Conclusion: Present study revealed high prevalence of anaemia in college going girls.
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Ghorpade V V, Shinde P P, Madhekar N S, Pol V S
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