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A study to determine the extent of anemia among the adolescent girls in selected schools in rural areas, in view to develop the information booklet on management of anemia

Mrs. Yogini Bhushan Thombare, Prof. Dr. Nilima Sonavane, Mr. Bhushan A. Thombare

Abstract :

 INTRODUCTION: Anemia is a medical condition in which a person suffers from lack of red blood cells/hemoglobin in

his/her blood levels, resulting in fatigue, impaired physical growth and weariness. The condition occurs due to deficiency
of iron. Each year globally 1.62 billion people are affected with the anemia. According to National family Health Survey (NFHS–3, 2005–06) in
India nearly 113 million the prevalence of anemia in adolescent girls is estimated at 56% and from this 17 % suffer from moderate to severe
anemia. The objective of the study was to determine the extent of anemia among the adolescent girls in selected schools in rural areas.
Materials and Methods: Quantitative non–experimental descriptive survey design was used. The sample for the study was n=200 adolescent
girls from selected schools of rural area were selected by using Simple random sampling technique. Assessment of anemia was done by using
observation checklist followed that hemoglobin level estimation was done with the help of digital hemoglobin meter and a finding was recorded
and the result were evaluated through structured questionnaire, observational checklist for clinical parameters. The data was analyzed using chisquare
test.
Results: Extent of anemia majority (72 %) of the adolescent girls were identified as a mild degree of anemia i.e. hemoglobin level 10–12g/dL and
(28%) of the adolescent girls were having moderate anemia i.e. Hemoglobin level 7– 10 g/dL. Findings also suggested that there was a significant
association between clinical parameters and demographic variables. (P vale 0.01)
Conclusion: Anemia is one of the major health problems among the adolescent girls at rural area.

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Mrs. Yogini Bhushan Thombare, Prof. Dr.Nilima Sonavane, Mr. Bhushan A.Thombare, A study to determine the extent of anemia among the adolescent girls in selected schools in rural areas, in view to develop the information booklet on management of anemia, INDIAN JOURNAL OF APPLIED RESEARCH : Volume-8 | Issue-7 | July-2018


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