Karkada, Suja and Bhaduri, Aparna and George, Anice and Sethi, Sarala (2011) Risk factors for anemia among adolescent girls. International Journal of Nursing Education, 3 (1). pp. 51-55. ISSN 0974-9357

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Abstract

Introduction Adolescence is a crucial period of growth and development in girls and boys. During this period the risk of iron deficiency and anemia appears. In India iron deficiency anemia is a major public health problem affecting people from all walks of life (Dallman, Simes & Stekel, 1980). Objective to explore the factors influencing anemia among anemic adolescent girls. Design a qualitative analysis using grounded theory was carried out for the present study. Setting homes of the selected adolescent girls. Instruments a questionnaire on background information, record of investigations, nutritional assessment and a semi structured questionnaire for interviewing. Participants ten adolescent girls purposively selected; participated in the present study Results the age of the adolescent girls ranged from 12 to 15 years. They were studying in 8th, 9th or 10th standard. Calorie, iron & protein consumption was less compared to their requirement. Hemoglobin ranged from 7.2 to 8.2 gm/ dl.Conclusion adolescents perceived anemia as a major problem. Menstruation, worm infestation and dietary deficiency were found as the major cause; which was consistent with the literature. Therefore the study helps to conclude that health awareness programme for the adolescent girls and their society is essential in preventing anemia

Item Type:	Article
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Anemia, Adolescent girls, Hemoglobin, Grounded theory & perceptions
Subjects:	Nursing > MCON Manipal > Community Health
Depositing User:	KMC Manipal
Date Deposited:	09 Apr 2013 11:41
Last Modified:	09 Apr 2013 11:41
URI:	http://eprints.manipal.edu/id/eprint/79603

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