Prevalence of Anemia and Associated Factors among Children Attended at Jimma Medical Center, South West Ethiopia

Fufa, Bikila Dereje; Gutema, Habtamu

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“…In the current study, the overall prevalence of anemia among under-ve children attending Afar region public hospitals was 46.41% (95% CI: 43.8-48.9%), which is deemed to be a severe public health concern based on the WHO severity classi cation of anemia (> 40%) [30].This is comparable to studies in Kombolicha town [10], Debrebrehan (47.5%) [16], Shanan Gibe Hospital (48.9%) [31], Jimma medical center, South West Ethiopia (44.8%) [32]. However, it is lower than ndings from the national average [9], the 2016 EDHS Afar region report [9], Ghana (78.4%) [33], and Uganda (58.8%) [34].…”

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Prevalence of Anemia and its associated factors among 6- 59 months age Children visiting Public Hospitals at Afar Region, Northeast Ethiopia: A Hospital-based cross-sectional study

Hailu,

Wudu,

Gebriye

et al. 2023

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Background Anemia is a severe global public health problem, especially in developing nations like Ethiopia. The Afar region is notable for its regular droughts, pastoral populations, and lack of safe drinking water. Despite its significance, no study on childhood anemia has been conducted, notably in the Afar Region. The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of anemia and its associated factors among 6- to 59-month'-old children at Afar Region public hospitals in northeastern Ethiopia. Method A hospital-based cross-sectional study was employed among 306 6- to 59-month-old children using the systematic random sampling method who visited Afar region public hospitals from February 30 to April 30, 2023. The data entry was done using EpiData version 4.2 and Anthroplus software for anthropometric measurement, respectively. Moreover, data analysis was done through SPSS version 26. Binary logistic regression models were fitted to identify predictors of anemia. A P value ≤ 0.05 was deemed to be statistically significant. Result The overall prevalence of anemia among children under the age of five was 46.41% (95% CI: 43.8–48.9%). Of those anemic children, 62 (43.66%), 60 (42.25%), and 60 (14.08%) were mild, moderate, and severely anemic, respectively. Having an illiterate mother (AOR = 7.06, 95% CI = 2.81, 19.30), having the lowest family monthly income (AOR = 5.19, 95% CI = 1.24, 21.75), having a family size greater than five (AOR = 3.76, 95% CI = 2.82, 5.98), being in the age of 24–35 months (AOR = 3.12, 95% CI = 1.47–7.11), being in rural residence (AOR = 6.11, 95% CI = 1.49,8.99), having previous parasite infection diagnosis (AOR = 3.76,95% CI = 2.16,11.31), having early weaning feeding (AOR = 2.51,95% CI = 2.36–6.51), having malaria diagnosis before 3 months (AOR = 3.37,95% CI = 2.16–11.31), and having diarrhea in the last two weeks (AOR = 2.98,95% CI = 1.57–3.81) were important predictors of under-five age group anemia. Conclusion Anemia in children under the age of five was classified as severe in the current study and is regarded as a critical public health issue. It implies that more efforts should be made to increase safe water supply, food security, exclusive breastfeeding, deworming, and malaria control operations.

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Prevalence of Anemia and its associated factors among 6- 59 months age Children visiting Public Hospitals at Afar Region, Northeast Ethiopia: A Hospital-based cross-sectional study

Hailu,

Wudu,

Gebriye

et al. 2023

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“…In Korean children, a study shows that maternal education independently affected the likelihood of children developing anaemia and/or ID (91) . A study in Ethiopian children also reported that one of the risks of anaemia is maternal illiteracy (92) . Maternal education affects children’s diets and has a direct influences on children’s health (93–95) .…”

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Micronutrients and socio-demographic factors were major predictors of anaemia among the Ethiopian population

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Anemia is characterized by low hemoglobin (Hb) concentration. Despite being a public health concern in Ethiopia, the role of micronutrients and non-nutritional factors as a determinant of Hb concentrations has been inadequately explored. This study focused on the assessment of serum micronutrient and Hb concentrations and a range of non-nutritional factors; to evaluate their associations with the risk of anemia among the Ethiopian population (n=2046). It also explored the mediation effect of zinc (Zn) on the relation between selenium (Se) and Hb. Bivariate and multivariate regression analyses were performed to identify the relationship between serum micronutrients concentration, inflammation biomarkers, nutritional status, presence of parasitic infection and socio-demographic factors with Hb concentration. (n=2046). Sobel-Goodman test was applied to investigate the mediation of Zn on relations between serum Se and Hb. In total, 18.6% of participants were anemic, 5.8% had iron deficiency, 2.6% had iron deficiency anemia and 0.6% had tissue iron deficiency. Younger age, household head illiteracy, and low serum concentrations of ferritin, cobalt, Copper, and folate were associated with anemia. Serum Se had an indirect effect that was mediated by Zn, with a significant effect of Se on Zn (p<0.001) and Zn on Hb (p<0.001). The findings of this study suggest the need for designing a multi-sectorial intervention to address anemia based on demographic group.

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“…The African region is greatly affected with about 60% of children under 5 years anaemic with 50% due to ID. Sub-Saharan Africa has a prevalence of 52% for ID with a range of 56.8%-62.5% [ 4 , 5 ].…”

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Prevalence and Factors Associated with Iron Deficiency Anaemia among Children Aged 6-23 Months in Southwestern Uganda

Kajoba,

Egesa,

Muyombya

et al. 2024

International Journal of Pediatrics

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Iron deficiency anaemia is still a global public health concern with the highest burden among children 6 to 23 months due to their rapid growth spurt exceeding breastmilk supply. Therefore, nutritional supply is a key source of iron to attain the required nutrients for better growth and development. This was a cross-sectional descriptive study done at Ishaka Adventist Hospital (IAH) and Kampala International University Teaching Hospital (KIUTH) from April to July 2022. Participants were consecutively enrolled in the study. Structured questionnaires, 24-hour dietary recall, and clinical assessment were used to obtain data. Data analysis was done using the statistical package for social scientists (SPSS) V22.0. Bivariable and multivariable analyses were done using logistic regression for associations with significance set at P value < 0.05. A total of 364 participants were enrolled, with the majority being males (198, 54.4%) and born at term (333, 91.5%). The modal age was 12-17 months [163(44.8%)] with a mean age of 14.1 months (SD 5.32). The overall prevalence of IDA was 151/364 (41.5%). The factors associated with IDA included male sex (aOR 1.61), current episode of diarrhoea (aOR 1.71), poor meal frequency (aOR 1.78), no vegetable consumption (aOR 2.47), and consuming fruits once (aOR 1.97) in 7 days preceding the study. The study finds a high prevalence of IDA among infants 6-23 months with at least four in 10 being affected. Screening for IDA should be recommended in male children with current diarrhoea, poor intake of fruits and vegetables, and poor meal frequency. The Mentzer index is an equally good alternative screening test for IDA.

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Prevalence of Anemia and Associated Factors among Children Attended at Jimma Medical Center, South West Ethiopia

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Prevalence of Anemia and its associated factors among 6- 59 months age Children visiting Public Hospitals at Afar Region, Northeast Ethiopia: A Hospital-based cross-sectional study

Prevalence of Anemia and its associated factors among 6- 59 months age Children visiting Public Hospitals at Afar Region, Northeast Ethiopia: A Hospital-based cross-sectional study

Micronutrients and socio-demographic factors were major predictors of anaemia among the Ethiopian population

Prevalence and Factors Associated with Iron Deficiency Anaemia among Children Aged 6-23 Months in Southwestern Uganda

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