Knowledge And Awareness on Iron Deficiency Anaemia Among Women - A Questionnaire Based Survey

Abstract

Iron deficiency anaemia is one of the major health problems faced by women. Several factors such as age, sex, socio-economic status, educational level play prominent roles in influencing the health status.Iron deficiency anaemia may result in slow growth and development, fatigue, stillbirth etc.But the knowledge and awareness towards it was significantly low.The main purpose of this study was to evaluate the knowledge and awareness of women towards iron deficiency anaemia. A questionnaire based survey was conducted among 100 female participants. Questionnaire was distributed through a survey link. Results were collected and analysed using IBM SPSS Statistical Analyzer (23.0 version). Frequency distribution and descriptive analysis were carried out. Pearson Chi square test was done. P value less than or equal to 0.05 was considered to be statistically significant.The results of the study showed that the knowledge and awareness of women carried according to their level of education. Participants who are educated were found to have re knowledge and awareness compared to the participants who are not educated. Therefore, it is of utmost importance for women to gain adequate knowledge on iron deficiency anaemia to make lifestyle modifications for healthy living.