STUDY ON KNOWLEDGE REGARDING IRON DEFICIENCY ANEMIA & IRON FOLIC ACID ACID COMPLIANCE IN PREGNANT WOMEN OF RUR AL AREAS OF ANDHRA PRADESH
Journal Title: Stanley Medical Journal - Year 2016, Vol 3, Issue 2
Abstract
Context: WHO estimates that over 1/3rd of world’s population suffer from anemia? India constitutes to be one of the countries with the highest prevalence of anemia. National Family Survey 3 estimates the prevalence of anemia to be 70% in pregnant women. In India, one in five i.e. 20% of all maternal mortality rates are attributed to anemia during pregnancy and in another 40% anemia is a contributory factor. Hence we proposed to take the study on “Iron Deficiency Anemia” in pregnant women in Kurnool district Aims: To assess the awareness levels of iron deficiency anemia among pregnant women. To create awareness regarding IFA supplementation and to overcome the prevailing misconceptions associated with IFA intake. Settings and Design: Community based Intervention al study. 100 percent sample rendered service of ensuring IFA compliance in pregnant women Methods and Material: A Cross-sectional interventional study was conducted on a total of 120 pregnant women belonging to 5 randomly selected rural areas of Kurnool district. Statistical analysis used: Done using SPSS version 18.The results were expressed as proportions. To compare the dif - ferences across the groups, chi square test was used and p value <0.05 was considered statistically significant Results: Among our study population 36.44% are primies, 43.22% are 2nd gravida, 17.7% are 3rd gravida, 2.54% are 4th gravida 86.6% are aware of IFA prophylaxis, 85% take IFA and 94.1% have their family support for IFA increased intake of food during pregnancy is noticed in 63.3%.Before intervention 53.3% were mildly anemic, 39.16% were moderately ane - mic, 7.5% were severely anemic. After intervention, 75.8% were mildly anemic, 20.83% were moderately anemic, 3.3% were severely Anemic. Conclusions: The study showed that IFA supplementation raised the hemoglobin levels of the pregnant women. Knowl - edge regarding anemia and its consequences and importance of iron supplementation can be improved through health education. Grass root level workers like ASHA’s and Anganwadi workers can play an active role in this regard
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Usha Rani Chadalawada, Sandhya Rani M
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