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Haralkar, A. S.
- Socio-demographic Correlates of Anaemia among Married Women in Rural Area of Maharashtra
Authors
1 Dept. of PSM, Dr. V.M. Govt. Medical College, Solapur, Maharashtra, IN
2 Dept.of Community Medicine, Bidar Institute of Medical Sciences, Bidar, Karnataka, IN
3 Dept. of PSM, Bharati Vidyapiths Medical College, Pune Maharashtra, IN
4 RCH centre, Majarewadi, Solapur, Maharashtra, IN
5 Dept. of PSM, Dr. V.M.Govt. Medical College, Solapur, Maharashtra, IN
6 Dept. of Community Medicine, K. V. Institute of Medical Sciences, Maduranthagam, Tamilnadu, IN
Source
Indian Journal of Public Health Research & Development, Vol 4, No 3 (2013), Pagination: 107-110Abstract
Research question: What is the prevalence of anaemia among married women in reproductive age group and what are socio-demographic correlates of anaemia?
Settings and Design: Study design was cross-sectional. All the 529 married women in the reproductive age group (15-45 years) in Bhandarkawathe village were screened for anaemia and its correlates from period January 2004 to June 2004.
Methodology: Detailed information was collected on a pre-designed and pre-tested interview proforma about socio-demographic characteristics of anaemia by oral questionnaire method supplemented by physical examination and haemoglobin estimation.
Results: Among 529 women, 27.60% women were found to be anaemic. The prevalence of anaemia was maximum (36.19%) in the age group 25-35 years. The prevalence of anaemia was significantly higher in nuclear families (40.50%) as compare to joint family (23.77%). The prevalence of anemia was higher (31.52%) in women who were farm workers than women who were housewives (23.9%).
Keywords
Socio-demographic, Anaemia, Married Women, Prevalence, Reproductive Age
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