Prevalence of Anemia and Undernutrition of Adolescent Females in Selected Schools in Ghana

Tandoh, Marina; Appiah, Abigail Owusuaa; Edusei, Anthony Kwaku

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“…The prevalence of anaemia was determined by using a portable haemoglobin meter URIT 12 similar to a study conducted by Tandoh et al [22]. The prevalence of anaemia in this study was found to be 67.5% among women of reproductive age between the ages of 15-49.…”

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Prevalence and Risk Factors of Anaemia Among Women of Reproductive Age in a Ghanaian University

Tandoh

Agyemang

Brago

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Background Anaemia is a clinical condition that results in the reduction of haemoglobin levels in the body and affects 33% of women of reproductive age worldwide (about 613 million women between 15 and 49 years of age). In Ghana, the occurrence of anaemia is reported to be 66% in children between the ages of 6 and 59 months, and 42% among women of reproductive age. This study determined the prevalence and risk factors of anaemia among women of reproductive age at a Ghanaian University.Method Two hundred and six non-pregnant women, aged 15–40years, randomly selected from Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi, Ghana, participated in this cross-sectional study. Selected socio-demographics, anthropometrics and information on monthly blood flow (menstruation), awareness of anaemia, and dietary diversity scores were collected. Haemoglobin (Hb) concentration, oxygen saturation levels and malaria infection status were determined. The relationship between these independent variables and the anaemia status of the study participants was assessed using bivariate analysis.Results The overall anaemia prevalence was 67.5%, and the prevalence of mild, moderate and severe anaemia was 35.4%, 26.7% and 5.3%, respectively. The participants' dietary diversity score was 56.8% and more than half (57.8%) had normal body mass index (18- 24.9 kg/m2). There was no significant association between body mass index (p = 0.430), dietary diversity score (p = 0.711), oxygen saturation level (p = 0.761) and anemia. However, monthly blood loss significantly contributed to anaemia (p = 0.047).Conclusion This study has highlighted the high prevalence of anaemia among reproductive-age women. Body mass index, dietary diversity score and oxygen saturation level were not potential risk factors associated with anaemia. However, monthly blood loss was associated with anaemia. Due to the adverse consequences of anaemia on the health of reproductive women, proper interventions such as regular supplementations of the diet with iron and folate can be included to replenish the blood loss.

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Prevalence and Risk Factors of Anaemia Among Women of Reproductive Age in a Ghanaian University

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Agyemang

Brago

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“…The development of ABE‐liposomes was conceived as a potential strategy for supplementation or fortification with highly bioavailable iron to prevent or treat iron deficiency anemia and/or its previous stages as deficiency. Thus, the present study could contribute to the fulfillment of two of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals of the United Nations, such as “zero hunger” by improving people's iron nutrition and “good health and well‐being”, since anemia affects 40% of the world's population, and has a negative effect on growth, cognitive development and academic performance, causes fatigue and low productivity, affecting the health and well‐being of the population (Tandoh et al, 2021).…”

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Encapsulation of atomized erythrocytes in liposomes as source of heme iron for oral supplementation strategies

Valdés

Carrillo

Campos

et al. 2023

J Food Process Engineering

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This work aimed to develop and characterize liposomes of atomized bovine erythrocytes (ABE‐liposomes) for potential use as a heme iron supplement or to fortify food with heme iron. Soy lecithin (SL) and Tween 80 (T80) were chosen to prepare empty liposomes (8 types), and ABE‐liposomes (16 types) by a rotary‐evaporated film method. Variables of interest for our study were: ABE concentration, proportion of SL:T80 and ultrasonic bath time. ABE‐liposomes were characterized according to appearance, color, morphology, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), size, zeta potential, total iron content, encapsulation efficiency (EE) and in vitro iron release under gastrointestinal conditions. ABE‐liposomes presented a brown color and spherical shape. Hydrogen bridges were the main interactions in ABE‐liposomes. Their size ranged from 379 to 964 nm, the zeta potential from −56 to −74 mV, the iron concentration range was 0.8–9.0 mg/100 mL, and EE ranged from 29% to 48%. Ultrasonic bath time was the most important variable on the reduction of ABE‐liposomes' size and EE. Under in vitro gastrointestinal conditions, iron release from ABE‐liposomes occurred mainly at the intestinal level. In conclusion, ABE‐liposomes were effectively developed, which could become a complement for supplementation or food fortification strategies with nonheme for the prevention of iron deficiency anemia.Practical ApplicationsIn this study atomized bovine erythrocytes (ABE)‐liposomes were developed, due to the: (1) lack of supplements or products to fortify foods based on heme iron, (2) higher bioavailability of heme iron than nonheme iron, especially when working with ABE, and (3) ABE is a low value‐added product that is generated in slaughter plants and in turn is an excellent source of underutilized heme iron. In this study it was possible to develop ABE‐liposomes, where ABE was encapsulated inside liposomes, obtaining a product that could be used as a complement in iron supplementation strategies or food fortification to prevent or treat iron deficiency or iron deficiency anemia, especially in developing countries that have low consumption of heme iron.

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“…Therefore, effective measures must be taken to eradicate this nutritional problem especially for increasing the quality of life. 7,15,35,36 Although the program administering iron supplements has been in place for a long time in Indonesia, the prevalence of iron deficiency anemia is still high, especially in rural areas. Nonetheless, there have been limited anemia studies specifically focused on the prevalence and causes of anemia among women and adolescent girls in this region.…”

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“…Therefore, effective measures must be taken to eradicate this nutritional problem especially for increasing the quality of life. 7 , 15 , 35 , 36 …”

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Iron Deficiency Anemia and Associated Factors Among Adolescent Girls and Women in a Rural Area of Jatinangor, Indonesia

Sari¹,

Judistiani²,

Herawati³

et al. 2022

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Background: Iron deficiency anemia is a common problem among adolescent girls and women, with significant consequences on personal health. One of the causes of iron deficiency anemia is inadequate nutritional intake. This study explores iron-deficiency anemia and associated factors among adolescent girls and women in a rural area of Jatinangor, Indonesia. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted with 95 adolescent girls and 85 women between April and November 2018. Cluster random sampling was used to select the participants from seven villages in the Jatinangor district. After obtaining informed consent, we collected sociodemographic data, menstrual histories, and related data, including nutritional intake using 24-hour dietary recall. Anthropometrics were gathered to determine the body mass Index (BMI), and venous blood samples were analyzed for complete blood count and hemoglobin levels. Descriptive statistics followed by bivariate and multivariable logistic regression were used to identify anemia-associated factors. Results:The prevalence of iron deficiency anemia among the girls was 21.1% and 9.4% among women, with an average hemoglobin level in adolescents of 10.75 g/dL (± 0.79) and in adults 11.20 g/dL (± 0.61), whereas MCV was 74.49±8.22 fL in adolescents and 7.61 ±8.62 fL in adults. The majority of our samples were not stunted in growth and were also within a normal weight range. Multivariate logistic regression analysis showed that protein intake (OR=0.25; 95% CI 0.11-0.58) was a positively associated factor with anemia. Conclusion:The prevalence of iron-deficiency anemia in this study represents a mild public health problem in the study sample.Based on the hemoglobin level, anemia, can be classified as moderate in adolescents and mild in adults. Low levels of MCH indicate iron-deficiency anemia. Sufficient protein intake did not prevent anemia due to macronutrient and micronutrient intake.

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Prevalence of Anemia and Undernutrition of Adolescent Females in Selected Schools in Ghana

Cited by 18 publications

References 13 publications

Prevalence and Risk Factors of Anaemia Among Women of Reproductive Age in a Ghanaian University

Prevalence and Risk Factors of Anaemia Among Women of Reproductive Age in a Ghanaian University

Encapsulation of atomized erythrocytes in liposomes as source of heme iron for oral supplementation strategies

Iron Deficiency Anemia and Associated Factors Among Adolescent Girls and Women in a Rural Area of Jatinangor, Indonesia

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