Assessment of Anemia Prevalence, Nutritional Correlates, and Awareness of Anemia Mukt Bharat among Female Students at Jamshedpur Women’s University: A Cross-Sectional Mixed-Methods Study
试验速览
- 阶段
- 不适用
- 状态
- 尚未招募
- 入组人数
- 376
- 试验地点
- 1
- 主要终点
- Prevalence estimates of anemia in the study population.
研究概览
简要总结
This study aims to assess the prevalence of anemia and its associated nutritional and behavioural determinants among female students aged 18-45 yeras at Jamshedpur Women’s University , Jharkhand. Using a cross sectional mixed method design, hemoglobin levels will be measured through a finger prick test using a disital hemoglobinometer and Body Mass Index (BMI) will be calculated based on anthropometric meausrements. A structured questionnaire will capture dietary patterns , iron and folic acid supplememtation , and awareness of the Anemia Mukt Bharat (AMB) program.
Additionally, Focus Group Discussion (FGDs) will explore students perceptions , barriers to anemia prevention and engagement with AMB initiatives. The findings will help identify high risk sub groups and inform context specific strategies to improve anemia awareness , early screening and nutritional practices among young women in higher education settings.
研究设计
- 研究类型
- Observational
入排标准
- 年龄范围
- 18.00 Year(s) 至 45.00 Year(s)（—）
- 性别
- Female
入选标准
- •Female students aged eighteen to forty-five years.
- •Enrolled in undergraduate or postgraduate programs at Jamshedpur Women’s University.
- •Willing to provide written informed consent.
- •Willing to undergo a hemoglobin (Hb) test using the finger-prick method.
- •Willing to participate in the nutrition and awareness questionnaire and/or focus group discussions.
排除标准
- •Female students with known chronic medical conditions affecting hemoglobin levels (e.g., thalassemia, chronic kidney disease, hematological disorders).
- •Students who are pregnant or currently lactating Students who are unwilling to provide a blood sample for hemoglobin testing Students who do not provide written informed consent.
结局指标
主要结局
Prevalence estimates of anemia in the study population.
时间窗: single time point
Identification of high-risk groups (e.g., underweight students, poor dietary habits).
时间窗: single time point
Gaps in awareness about AMB and actionable recommendations for campus interventions.
时间窗: single time point
次要结局
- The secondary outcomes of this study include assessing the association between anemia status and Body Mass Index (BMI) by correlating hemoglobin levels with anthropometric measurements taken at enrollment. Another key outcome is the evaluation of dietary habits and their relationship with anemia, using a structured questionnaire focusing on the intake of iron- and folic acid-rich foods, meal frequency, and supplementation practices. Additionally, the study aims to explore participants’ awareness and perceptions regarding the Anemia Mukt Bharat (AMB) program through both quantitative surveys and qualitative insights. Focus Group Discussions (FGDs) will further help identify barriers to anemia prevention and engagement with AMB activities. These qualitative data will be analyzed thematically using ATLAS.ti to provide contextual understanding of behavioral and informational gaps in anemia control efforts among university students.(Single time point – at the time of enrollment (Day 0))
研究者
Sarbasree Bhattacharjee
Manipal Tata Medical College, Jamshedpur