Abstract

It is important to get the right amount of nutrition during adolescence because there are significant growth changes during this time. Undernutrition and iron deficiency anemia are the two main nutritional issues affecting the adolescent population, among other things. To find out how common anemia is in adolescent girls in the Kakatiya Medical College Warangal, AP urban field practice area. to identify various socio-demographic elements that affect adolescent girls' anemia. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted in three areas that were part of the Warangal, Kakatiya Medical College's urban health center, which serves as a field practice area. Between November 2021 and October 2022, the study was carried out. 350 teenage girls (aged 10 to 19) in total were enrolled in the study. To gather information about the socio-demographic variables, a pre-designed and pre-tested proforma was used. Each participant underwent a pertinent clinical examination. With the help of cyanomethemoglobin, hemoglobin was estimated. When the hemoglobin level fell below 12 gm/dl, anaemia was determined to be the cause. Results: Anaemia was prevalent in 81.1% of the population, with mild anemia accounting for 36.9%, moderate anemia for 40.9%, and severe anemia for 3.4%. When compared to late adolescents (15–19 years old), it was found that early adolescents (10–14 years old) had a higher prevalence of anemia. Most of the girls were moderately anemic. Girls living in hostels with working mothers and illiterate fathers were significantly more likely to have anemia than non-hostel residents. Conclusion: It was discovered that adolescent girls had a high prevalence of anemia, which was particularly high in the early adolescents. Anemia and father's educational background and employment status were significantly correlated. Giddiness and anemia were strongly correlated.

Description