Iron deficiency anemia and its association with cognitive function among adolescents in the Ashanti Region - Ghana.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Iron deficiency anemia (IDA) remains a global health concern, and has been associated with cognitive decline. However, very few studies have explored the association between IDA and cognitive function among Ghanaians. We assessed the association between IDA and cognitive function among adolescents in the Ashanti region, Ghana.

Methods

This cross-sectional study involved 250 adolescents from Kumasi, Ghana. Sociodemographic and dietary data were obtained using a well-structured questionnaire. Blood samples were drawn for estimation of ferritin and complete blood count. The Test of Non-verbal Intelligence (TONI-4) was used to assess cognitive function. Binary logistic regression was used to determine the predictors of cognitive function.

Results

The prevalence

SUBMITTER: Yeboah FA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11575446 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature