Prevalence of Iron-deficiency anemia and its associated risk factors in female undergraduate students at prince sultan military college of health sciences

Al-Jamea, Lamiaa H.; Woodman, Alexander; Elnagi, Elmoeiz A; Alamri, Sultan; Al-Zahrani, Ali A.; Al-shammari, Njoud H; Alzahrani, Rawan; Al-Yami, Fatimah S; Ameri, Sultan A Al

doi:10.4103/joah.joah_44_19

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“…These findings are consistent with other studies conducted in the same group of females in Saudi Arabia, i.e. (35.3%), 16 38.3%, 17 and 41.6%. 18 However, they are discordant with other literature reports of the lowest prevalence of IDA in students of Tabuk University, i.e.…”

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<p>Prevalence of Anemia Among Jazan University Students</p>

Hamali¹,

Mobarki²,

Saboor³

et al. 2020

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Saboor³

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“…In another study in female college students from the eastern province of Saudi Arabia, Al Jamea et al evaluated anemia in 201 students using the WHO definition of Hb and ferritin (<120 g/L and <15 µ g/L, resp.). They reported a prevalence of 8.2% and 28.8% for ID and IDA, respectively [ 36 ]. Alswailem et al reported the prevalence of IDA as 41.6% in a large cohort of nonpregnant females in Riyadh City, which is much higher than our finding of 10.9%.…”

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Iron Deficiency and Iron Deficiency Anemia Are Common Epidemiological Conditions in Saudi Arabia: Report of the National Epidemiological Survey

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Al‐Numair

Al-Suliman

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Iron deficiency is the most prevalent nutritional deficiency worldwide. According to an estimate by the World Health Organization, up to 27% of the world’s population experience iron deficiency anemia (IDA). Studies conducted in the Middle East, including Saudi Arabia, have suggested that IDA is the most common cause of anemia, especially among females. This study aimed to determine the prevalence of IDA and iron deficiency (ID) among apparently healthy young university students from four regions in Saudi Arabia. Students were asked to complete a simple survey questionnaire; blood samples were then collected and analyzed after obtaining informed consent. A total of 981 students completed the survey, with 11% of the participants reporting symptoms of anemia; 34% of participants were diagnosed with IDA and 6% reported a diagnosis of hemoglobinopathy. Blood analysis confirmed the prevalence of ID and IDA in 28.6% and 10.7% of the participants, respectively; those with ID and IDA were mostly females (88.5% and 94%, resp.). Thalassemia trait and sickle cell trait were detected in 1.3% and 7% of participants, respectively. Our findings from a national survey among young university in Saudi Arabia indicate a high prevalence of ID and IDA.

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“…To assess the awareness of IDA in various populations in Saudi Arabia, various surveys have been conducted that indicate a fair, moderate, or satisfactory level of awareness among various populations about IDA and associated risks especially in females, however, no study evaluates awareness about IDA and male infertility [ 22 , 23 , 24 ]. The current survey provides a perception about the cognizance and attitude of ancillary medical students in the Jazan province of Saudi Arabia about IDA as an important contributing factor to male infertility.…”

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Iron Deficiency Anemia as a Factor in Male Infertility: Awareness in Health College Students in the Jazan Region of Saudi Arabia

Akhter

Hamali

Iqbal

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Male contribution towards couple infertility is increasing but is less discussed. We aimed to assess the knowledge about iron deficiency anemia (IDA) as a contributor to male infertility in students at health colleges of Jazan University. A multicentric, cross-sectional survey included 910 participants and 768 participants qualified as per our inclusion criteria. The questions were categorized as: Model 1—knowledge about IDA-induced male infertility; Model 2—knowledge about IDA. The average knowledge of IDA causing male infertility is very low among students. The 18–20 years age group had a lesser score for either knowledge of IDA (M2; p-value = 0.047) or total (p-value < 0.0001) compared to the older group. In addition, female students were significantly more likely to be better in achieving higher total scores (p-value = 0.023) as well as M2 scores (p-value < 0.0001) when compared to the respective male category. On the other hand, males were significantly better in scoring for M1 (p-value = 0.004) compared to females. Awareness about iron deficiency anemia as a factor in male infertility may reduce the infertility burden, arising from a preventable factor, in the Jazan region.

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Prevalence of Iron-deficiency anemia and its associated risk factors in female undergraduate students at prince sultan military college of health sciences

Cited by 17 publications

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<p>Prevalence of Anemia Among Jazan University Students</p>

<p>Prevalence of Anemia Among Jazan University Students</p>

Iron Deficiency and Iron Deficiency Anemia Are Common Epidemiological Conditions in Saudi Arabia: Report of the National Epidemiological Survey

Iron Deficiency Anemia as a Factor in Male Infertility: Awareness in Health College Students in the Jazan Region of Saudi Arabia

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