Anaemia prevalence, its determinants and profile of micronutrient status among rural school adolescent girls aged 14–19 years

A cross-sectional study in Nagpur district, Maharashtra, India

Bibliographic Data

ID15094032
AuthorsVarsha S Dhurde (0000-0002-8333-4975, Lata Medical Research Foundation, corresponding author), Archana B Patel (Lata Medical Research Foundation), Archana Patel (0000-0002-2558-7421, Government Medical College), Lindsey M Locks (0000-0002-0019-9545, Boston University), Patricia L Hibberd (0000-0002-7455-8117, Boston University School of Public Health)
Year2024
Volume27
Issue1
Pagese248-e248
Publication date2024-01-01
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenuePublic Health Nutrition (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 1368-9800 • E-ISSN: 1475-2727
PublisherCambridge University Press (CUP) (PUBLISHER)
DOI10.1017/s1368980024002234
PMID39526451
OpenAlexW4404246323
LanguageEN
Citations received2
References cited14

Objective: The objective of our study was to determine the prevalence of anaemia among 14–19 years school going girls, risk factors for it and profile of micronutrient status among rural girls from western state of India. Design: Using a cross-sectional design, we obtained information on socio-demography, menstruation, dietary habits, knowledge and daily consumption of the government recommended iron and folic acid (IFA) tablets, and anthropometry. Blood was collected to assess Hb, red blood cell indices, serumFe, folate and vitamin B 12 levels. Settings: Nagpur district, Maharashtra, India. Participants: A total of 221 girls aged 14–19 years studying in twenty-four government institutes included. Results: 57 % girls were anaemic, 84 % had deficiency of one or more micronutrients and 60 % were malnourished based on body mass index (BMI). The prevalence of Fe, vitamin B 12 and folate deficiency was 37·7 %, 69·8 % and 1·4 %, respectively. Among anaemic girls, Fe and vitamin B 12 deficiency was observed in 45·5 % and 67·5 %, respectively, v . among non-anaemic girls it was 27 % and 73 %, respectively. Fe deficiency was a predictor of anaemia and its severity. Girls residing in non-nuclear family were more likely to have anaemia. The consumption of daily non-vegetarian food and green leafy vegetables was 3 % and 3·6 %, respectively. Only 9 % consumed IFA tablets in the past 2 weeks. Conclusions: Anaemia is common in adolescent girls, particularly associated with Fe and vitamin B 12 deficiency. There is need to reconsider the approach to prevention of anaemia in adolescent girls, particularly before they become pregnant

Anemia · Cross-sectional study · Environmental health · Micronutrient · Rural area · Child Nutrition and Water Access · Iron Metabolism and Disorders · Medicine

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