Understanding Nutritional Anaemia: An Evaluation Of Awareness And Its Prevalence In High School Girls Aged 14-18

Abstract

Nutritional anemia is one of the most frequently observed deficiencies throughout the world among the woman of reproductive age-group. Higher prevalence is observed in developing countries. Nutritional iron status of adolescent girls is a matter of great concern since these girls enter reproductive life soon after attainment of menarche. The man aim of the study was to identifying the knowledge and prevalence of nutritional anaemia. And educate them on prevention of nutritional anaemia by early detection and improved nutrition and corrective measures. A Quantitative research approach with descriptive research design was utilized in the study. A sample of 60 adolescent girls aged between 14-18 years who met the inclusion criteria were selected for the study. Majority of subjects (44 out of 60) had average knowledge i.e. 40-70%. Prevalence of anaemia among adolescent girls was 44% with mild 27% and moderate 17% and no cases of severe anaemia.