The Prevalence of Iron Deficiency Anemia and its Associated Risk Factors among a Sample of Females in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Journal Title: The Egyptian Journal of Hospital Medicine - Year 2018, Vol 72, Issue 6
Abstract
<span>Objectives: </span><span>To assess the prevalence of iron deficient anemia (IDA) within Saudi Arabian females and to examine the risk factors leading to the IDA.<br /> </span><span>Methods: </span><span>A cross-sectional study on 683 healthy females aged between 18 and 40 years was performed within </span><span>April 2016. Data on the participants’ socio</span><span>-demographics, diet, health, anthropometry, and hematological and biochemical iron status indices were gathered. Univariate and multivariate logistic regression analysis were used in order to reveal the IDA risk factors.<br /> </span><span>Results: </span><span>A total of 683 non-pregnant women aged between 18-40 years were included in the analysis. The prevalence of IDA was 41.6%. In the multivariate regression analysis; inadequate iron and vitamin C intakes, </span><span>infrequent (≤2 times per week) consumption of red meat and fish, menstruation disorder eg: (Twice or more </span><span>per month), (more than 8 days), (blood clotting and heavy blood flow),blood disorder and previous blood transfusion, past personal history of IDA and familial history of IDA were significantly associated with increased odds of IDA.<br /> </span><span>Conclusion: </span><span>To reduce IDA in Saudi Arabian women, the country needs a multifaceted approach that incorporates iron supplementation, food fortification, rich dietary iron sources and by raising awareness of the food and drinks which facilitate or hinder the bioavailability of iron. </span>
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Eman Helal
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