International Journal of Pharma and Bio Sciences
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10.22376/ijpbs.2019.10.1.p1-12
Volume 8 Issue 2
2017 (April - June)
A descriptive study to assess the knowledge and attitude of adolescence girls regarding prevention of iron deficiency anemia in selected rural communities in Bangalore
Anemia is a major health problem throughout the world with an annual prevalence of 4000 million. The prevalence rates are higher in developing countries like India, especially toddler, adolescents and women in the reproductive age. The study was aimed to assess the knowledge and attitude of adolescent girls regarding prevention of iron deficiency anemia in selected villages at Bangalore. Descriptive research design was adopted and non probability convenient sampling technique was used to select the sample. The study was conducted in rural communities of Bangalore where 60 samples who satisfied the inclusion criteria and gave voluntary consent for the study were selected. Structured interview schedule for assessing the knowledge and 5 point liker scale for assessing the attitude were used to collect data from the samples. The data obtained was analysed using descriptive and inferential statistical methods and interpreted in relation to the objectives of the study. The result of the study revealed that there was inadequate knowledge and neutral attitude among adolescent girls regarding prevention of iron deficiency anemia. There was a positive correlation between knowledge and attitude of adolescent girls with regarding to prevention of anemia. The study concluded that adolescent girls should be sensitized with the knowledge of prevention of anemia to enhance their understanding and to have a better attitude.
RESMI.S, DR. FATHIMA LATHEEF,
DR. R. VIJAYARAGHAVAN
Adolescent girls, knowledge, attitude, iron deficiency anemia.
179-182