Prevalence and Predictors of Iron Deficiency Anemia Among Students of Ajadabia High Institute

Abstract

Anemia is a condition of low red blood cells (RBCs) or hemoglobin. Iron deficiency is the most common cause. Adolescents are recognized as a vulnerable population regarding anemia.

Objectives: To identify prevalence and determinant factors of iron deficiency anemia among students.

Subjects and methods: cross sectional study was conducted on128 students of Ajadabia high institute. Semi structured questionnaire was used for data collection and laboratory investigation includes, hemoglobin level, red blood cell count was done.

Result: this study displayed that mean age of studied students was 21.14 years and 46.9% of surveyed students were anemic. 77.9% of anemic students were females. 13.2% of anemic students are smokers. 47.1% of anemic students consuming iron inhibiting food with significant statistical difference.

Conclusion: IDA were more prevalent in females than males. Iron inhibiting food, sex and smoking were significant associated factors of IDA.