Knowledge regarding Prevention and Management of Anemia among adolescent girls.

Gracy S.; N. Junior Sundresh

Volume : VI, Issue : VII, July - 2017

Knowledge regarding Prevention and Management of Anemia among adolescent girls.

Gracy S. , N. Junior Sundresh

Abstract :

Introduction: Anemia is a major health problem in the world today. Adolescent girls are particularly prone to get iron deficiency anemia because of the increased demand of iron by the body. Aim: To assess the knowledge regarding prevention and management of anemia among adolescent girls. Method: Descriptive study was conducted at Nehru Nagar in Bhadravathi. The sample size includes 60 adolescent girls selected by convenient sampling technique. Designed questionnaire was used to collect data. Results: The results showed that majority of adolescent girls (57%) had inadequate knowledge, only (43%) had moderate level of knowledge and none of the adolescent girls had adequate knowledge. regarding prevention and management of anemia. Conclusion: Diet counseling should receive higher priority, periodic de-worming once in every 6 months, maintaining hygienic practices and regular hemoglobin screening tests to identify the anemia in early stages are the means to prevent anemia.