Role of clinical pharmacist in prevalence of anemia
Journal Title: International Journal of Research in Pharmacology & Pharmacotherapeutics (IJRPP) - Year 2014, Vol 3, Issue 2
Abstract
Anaemia is a major public health problem in developing countries like India and is especially seen among women of childbearing age, during pregnancy and lactation. Nearly two-thirds of pregnant and one-half of non-pregnant women in developing countries have anaemia, which increases the risk of maternal and foetal mortality and morbidity. Objective To study the prevalence of anaemia among female population. Materials and Methods A total of 400 prescriptions were taken for a period of 3 months. Lab data from presription forms were taken in the study to know Hb levels. The data was collected in a self administered data collection form. Results A high prevalence (64%) of anaemia (Hb<11g/dl) was observed. The prevalence of anaemia was significantly higher in those aged ≥ 20 years. Significant association was found with woman’s age, parity, educational and socio- economic status. However, family type and birth interval were not significantly associated with anaemia. Among the 320 prescriptions 82 were in the teenage (15-20) , 178were the middle aged (20-30) and 60 were the above middle age (>30). Conclusion There is an urgent need to create awareness by the pharmacists by patient councelling among female population about the complications associated with anaemia particularly in pregnancy and menstrual cycles.
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B. Srinivas Teja
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