Knowledge, prevalence and factors associated with anaemia among women of reproductive age in Tamale Metropolis, Ghana: A cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Anaemia is a global public health concern. Anaemia in women of reproductive age has negative outcomes on their health and reproduction.

Objective

This study assessed the knowledge, prevalence and associated factors of anaemia among non-pregnant and non-lactating women of reproductive age in Northern Ghana.

Design

This is a cross-sectional study.

Method

A systematic random sampling was used to select 317 participants from the Tamale Metropolis. A semi-structured questionnaire was used to collect data on the sociodemographic, knowledge level of anaemia and iron foods. Haemoglobin levels were determined using URIT-12. Haemoglobin status was classified according to the World Health Organization standards. Descriptive statistics and chi-square were used

SUBMITTER: Wiafe MA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11369873 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jan-Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature