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Investigating Iron Status of Women: Iron Status of Reproductive Age Women - Couverture souple

Njura Gitau, Gladys; Kimiywe, Judith; Waudo, Judith

 
9783659640612: Investigating Iron Status of Women: Iron Status of Reproductive Age Women
Couverture souple
ISBN 10 : 3659640611 ISBN 13 : 9783659640612
Editeur : LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing, 2014

Synopsis

Iron deficiency anaemia causes maternal deaths, decreased physical work and earning capacity. The study aimed to investigate the factors affecting the iron status of lactating and non-lactating mothers in Makongeni, Thika District,Kenya. This was a descriptive cross-sectional survey in a health clinic whereby an interview schedule was used to collect data. Data were analysed using SPSS, MS Excel and dietary analysis software (Food metres UK 7). The 24 hour dietary recall and food frequency was used to determine the dietary iron intake. The study revealed that lactating mothers had haemoglobin levels ranging from 7-14 g/dl, while the Non-lactating mothers had 9-15 g/dl. On average, lactating mothers had a lower mean (12.1 +1.1g /dl)than non-lactating mothers (12.4 +1.1g/dl). Mild anaemia was prevalent in 33% of the lactating mothers, while 17 % had moderate anaemia and 1% severe anaemia compared to 29% mild anaemia and 15% moderate anaemia in non-lactating mothers after altitude adjustment. This is an indicator for need to design a comprehensive intervention which should include nutritional and health strategies to improve the iron status of this population at risk.

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Présentation de l'éditeur

Iron deficiency anaemia causes maternal deaths, decreased physical work and earning capacity. The study aimed to investigate the factors affecting the iron status of lactating and non-lactating mothers in Makongeni, Thika District,Kenya. This was a descriptive cross-sectional survey in a health clinic whereby an interview schedule was used to collect data. Data were analysed using SPSS, MS Excel and dietary analysis software (Food metres UK 7). The 24 hour dietary recall and food frequency was used to determine the dietary iron intake. The study revealed that lactating mothers had haemoglobin levels ranging from 7-14 g/dl, while the Non-lactating mothers had 9-15 g/dl. On average, lactating mothers had a lower mean (12.1 +1.1g /dl)than non-lactating mothers (12.4 +1.1g/dl). Mild anaemia was prevalent in 33% of the lactating mothers, while 17 % had moderate anaemia and 1% severe anaemia compared to 29% mild anaemia and 15% moderate anaemia in non-lactating mothers after altitude adjustment. This is an indicator for need to design a comprehensive intervention which should include nutritional and health strategies to improve the iron status of this population at risk.

Biographie de l'auteur

Gladys Njura Gitau is an Agricultural Extension officer in Nairobi County, lectures at Kenyatta University, a member of Kenya Nutritionists and Dietetics Institute (KNDI) and Kenya Society of Agricultural Professionals (KESAP). A PHD student, has a MSC Degree in Foods, Nutrition and Dietetics and a BSC Degree in Agriculture with Home Economics.

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Éditeur
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
Date d'édition
2014
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
3659640611
ISBN 13 
9783659640612
Reliure
Broché
Nombre de pages
124
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