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IRON DEFICIENCY ANEMIA IN WOMEN: ASSESSMENT OF KNOWLEDGE, ATTITUDE AND PRACTICE OF WOMEN IN CHITTOOR DISTRICT
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SHALINI R, LAKSHMI K*, NEELIMA G , BHASKAR REDDY K
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This research investigates the prevalence of anemia and knowledge, attitude and practice on anemia among rural
women of Chittoor district. The descriptive study was conducted in RVS Hospital, Chittoor among the women of
reproductive age between 19-36 years. Socio demographic details and informed consent were obtained from the
female respondents. All women were screened based on their haemoglobin and serum ferritin levels. The KAP
questionnaire was designed using the FAO Guidelines and approved by Institutional Ethical Committee. This
Questionnaire comprises a total of 16 questions, among which 5 are related to knowledge, 6 are related to attitude
and remaining 4 are related to practice aspects. The results reveal that 53.5% of participants were aware of the causes
and consequences of anemia. The overall findings of the study show the high prevalence of anemia. There is a need to
improve the health care services, facilities and more importantly knowledge among the women on topics related to
anemia and its prevention.
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Anemia, KAP survey, Iron Deficiency Anemia, Reproductive age women
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https://doi.org/10.31838/ijpr/2018.10.03.082
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