Prevalence of Nutritional Deficiency  Anaemia and Its Impact on Scholastic  Performance among Undergraduate  Medical Students

Rani, Ningappa Asha; Arasegowda, Rajeshwari; Mukherjee, Pramit; Dhananjay, Shilpashree Yeliyur

doi:10.7860/jcdr/2017/25367.9597

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“…The findings of the study showed that female students were more likely to be anemic compared to males. Previous studies reported similar findings that females are at more risk to develop anemia than males 6,7 . Females are prone to anemia because of menstruation.…”

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Anemia and its risk determinants among young adults: A university-based study of Bangladesh

Moonajilin

Rahman

et al. 2020

Asian J. Health. Sci.

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Objectives: This study aimed to determine the prevalence and risk determinants of anemia among young adults (university students) in Bangladesh. Methods: A total of 150 students aged 18 years were randomly selected from Jahangirnagar University, Savar, Bangladesh. Data on students' socio-demographic information, hygiene practices, and dietary intakes were collected through a self-administered questionnaire. A blood sample was taken from the students to estimate the hemoglobin level. The students having hemoglobin levels below 13.0 gm/dl for males and 12.0 gm/dl for females were considered anemic. All categorical variables were compared using the chisquare test and regression analysis. Results: The mean (+/-SD) age of the total students was 21.44 (+/-1.64) years. Among 150 students, 46.7 % (n = 70) were males and 53.3 % (n = 80) were females. Of these (n = 150), 22 % (n = 33) were diagnosed as having any form of anemia. Out of 33 anemic students, 70 % (n = 26) had mild anemia, 5 % (n = 7) had moderate anemia and none of the students found to be severely anemic. Among the socio-demographic characteristics, gender and monthly family income had a significant effect on anemia (p < 0.05). Regarding hygiene practices, handwashing with soap before the meal and after toileting, and regular basis nail cutting were significantly associated with a lower prevalence of anemia (p < 0.05). Regarding dietary habits, daily breakfast intake, frequent consumption (3 times/week) of fruits, green leafy vegetables and animal products (meat, fish, and egg) were significantly associated with a lower prevalence of anemia (p < 0.05). Conclusion: Proper health education to increase knowledge about anemia, benefits of healthy dietary habits and the importance of hygiene practice can be implemented among the students.

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“…Young people are particularly susceptible because of their rapid growth and associated high iron requirements 4 . Previous studies around the globe reported the prevalence of anemia among young adults 5,6 . A Bangladeshi study conducted in the Noakhali region reported 55.3% of adults university students to be anemic 7 .…”

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Anemia and its risk determinants among young adults: A university-based study of Bangladesh

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Rahman

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Asian J. Health. Sci.

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“…Blood loss in schoolchildren is caused by helminth infestations, which attack the proximal small intestine and suck blood from the intestinal submucous veins [ 23 , 24 ]. Children with anemia have a lower index of psychomotor development than healthy children [ 25 ]. Children with low Hb (anemia) have a low learning ability, and their school performance is also lower than that of normal children [ 26 ].…”

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Health Education to Reduce Helminthiasis: Deficits in Diets in Children and Achievement of Students of Elementary Schools at Pontianak, West Kalimantan

Puspita

Khayan²,

Hariyadi

et al. 2020

Journal of Parasitology Research

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Worms are still a serious problem for poor and developing countries. Children, especially school-age children, are more at risk of infection. Efforts need to be made to prevent the effects of worms. Prevention can be done through a promotive approach. This observational study with a pre-posttest and cross-sectional approach is aimed at evaluating the effectiveness of health education on healthy and helminthic behavior and analyzing the impact of helminthiasis on the deficit in the diet and children’s learning achievement. The number of samples is 60 students from five grade 3 and 4 elementary schools in North Pontianak, West Kalimantan. The sampling technique was carried out by proportional random sampling. Worm infection in elementary school students was 16.7%, anemia was 55%, and learning achievement scores were less than the average grade of 55%. There was a significant difference in health counseling towards a decrease in the worm number (p=0.046). There was a significant relationship between healthy living behavior and helminthiasis (p=0.005). There was a significant relationship between helminthiasis and anemia (p=0.017). There is a relationship between helminthiasis and learning achievement in elementary school children (p=0.017). There is a relationship between anemia and learning achievement (p=0.005). It is necessary for public health centers to provide treatment services for worms and health education about the effects of helminthiasis on health and learning achievement. The school should provide hand washing facilities in schools, and parents should play an active role in improving clean and healthy lifestyle habits at home.

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“…This in turn can reduce cognitive performance 22,23 . In the literature, various studies usually comparing anemic and non-anemic student groups have reported hemoglobin level has a positive or null effect on academic achievement 24 . In our study, the hemoglobin levels of the vast majority of the students were within the normal range and we did not detect a relationship between academic achievement and hemoglobin levels.…”

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The Determinants of Academic Achievement in Medical Students: a Cross-Sectional Designed Multifactorial Approach

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Objective: Medical students have a heavy academic burden, hence, various factors can directly and easily affect their academic performance. In this study, we aimed to investigate the effects of hemoglobin levels, body composition, nutritional status and physical activity on academic achievement in medical students.Methods: 121 students (69 males, 52 females) participated in the study. Body compositions were recorded; data concerning nutritional habits, food consumption frequency and physical activity was obtained using a survey. The hemoglobin and hematocrit values measured in the physiology practice were recorded and the scores obtained from the committee exam were considered as academic achievement criteria.Results: Female students were found to be more successful than males (p=0.012). Smokers (p=0.007) and sugarybeverage consumers (p=0.022) were also more unsuccessful. Males who did not consume coffee daily were more successful than those who did (p=0.015). Additionally, males with moderate physical activity levels were more successful than those who had low physical activity levels (p=0.04). Furthermore, there was a moderate positive correlation between academic achievement and sedentary behavior (p˂0.05, r=0.265).Discussion: Based on our findings, we determined that smoking, coffee and sugary-beverage consumption may negatively affect academic success in medical students. Studying theoretical lessons daily for a sufficient period and getting moderate physical activity in leisure time can be recommended as tools for medical students to increase academic achievement.

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Prevalence of Nutritional Deficiency Anaemia and Its Impact on Scholastic Performance among Undergraduate Medical Students

Cited by 8 publications

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Anemia and its risk determinants among young adults: A university-based study of Bangladesh

Anemia and its risk determinants among young adults: A university-based study of Bangladesh

Health Education to Reduce Helminthiasis: Deficits in Diets in Children and Achievement of Students of Elementary Schools at Pontianak, West Kalimantan

The Determinants of Academic Achievement in Medical Students: a Cross-Sectional Designed Multifactorial Approach

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