Is Infant/Toddler Anemia a Problem across Rural China? A Mixed-Methods Analysis
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 15492000 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Lei Wang (0000-0001-5326-565X, Shaanxi Normal University), Yonglei Sun (Shaanxi Normal University), Buyao Liu (Shaanxi Normal University), Lijuan Zheng (0000-0001-5811-6354, Shaanxi Normal University), Mengjie Li (0000-0003-2544-2115, Shaanxi Normal University), Yu Bai (0000-0003-1707-3081, Shaanxi Normal University, corresponding author), Annie Osborn (READ Global), Maggie Lee (READ Global), Scott Rozelle (0000-0001-5053-0243, READ Global) |
| Year | 2018 |
| Volume | 15 |
| Issue | 9 |
| Pages | 1825-1825 |
| Publication date | 2018-08-23 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1661-7827 • E-ISSN: 1660-4601 |
| Publisher | Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (PUBLISHER • CH) |
| DOI | 10.3390/ijerph15091825 |
| PMID | 30142959 |
| OpenAlex | W2888199542 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 10 |
| References cited | 25 |
In the past, iron-deficiency anemia in children has had a widespread presence in rural China. Given the recent economic growth in China, it is unclear if anemia among infants/toddlers remains a problem. The objective of this study is to measure the anemia rate in rural Chinese infants/toddlers across four major subpopulations and attempt to discover the sources of anemia. We use a mixed-methods approach combining quantitative data on 2909 rural Chinese infants/toddlers and their families with qualitative interviews with 84 caregivers of infants aged 6 to 30 months. Quantitative analysis indicates that the overall prevalence of anemia (43%) within sampled infants/toddlers was high, especially in comparison to the low rates of stunting (2−5%), being underweight (2%), and wasting (2−4%). These findings suggest that in rural China, anemia stems from the poor quality of the diets of infants/toddlers, rather than insufficient quantities of food being consumed. Qualitative analysis illustrates the factors that are contributing to anemia. Caregivers do not understand the causes of this condition, the symptoms that would lead one to recognize this condition, or the steps needed to treat their child with this condition. The findings offer a comprehensive understanding of the limited awareness of anemia among rural Chinese caregivers
Anemia · Body mass index · China · Developmental psychology · Environmental health · Geography · Malnutrition · Overweight · Psychiatry · Qualitative research · Rural area · Toddler · Underweight · Wasting · Child Nutrition and Water Access · Hemoglobinopathies and Related Disorders · Iron Metabolism and Disorders · Medicine · Psychology · Pediatrics
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| Unique citing works | 10 |
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| Citations per year | 1,43 |
| Citation span | 2019 - 2026 (8) |
| Citation velocity | current |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 10 |