The magnitude of anemia and preventive practices in mothers with children under five years of age in Dodi Papase, Volta region of Ghana.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Socio-demographic factors influence the magnitude of anemia in endemic areas. The purpose of this study is to establish the magnitude of anemia and to determine anemia preventive practices carried out by mothers with children under five years of age in the Kadjebi District of the Volta region of Ghana.

Methods

This purposive sampling study involved women of reproductive age with children less than five years of age from Saint Mary Theresa Hospital and nurses practicing in the pediatric ward of the hospital. A questionnaire and interview guide were administered respectively, and the data collected were analyzed using the Statistical Package for Social Sciences version 21.

Results

A total of 150 participants were studied; among which analysis of anemia was ca

SUBMITTER: Dzando G 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9390896 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature