Anemia is a major public health problem in reproductive age women because of their high requirement for iron during pregnancy, lactation, menstrual bleeding, and nutritional deficiency during their reproductive cycle. Even though the world health organization aims for a global reduction of anemia by 50% among women of reproductive age by 2025, with the current situation it is unlikely to achieve this goal. Considering this fact, a descriptive study was conducted to assess the knowledge regarding iron deficiency anemia among women of reproductive age and to associate the level of their knowledge with their selected demographic variables and to prepare and distribute information booklet related to iron deficiency anemia. The sample population were 100 women of reproductive age selected through a purposive sampling technique, who met the inclusion and exclusion criteria. The data was collected using knowledge rating scale and demographic profiles. The setting of the study was Nadathara panchayat, Thrissur. The collected data was analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics. The study revealed that 38% of them had inadequate knowledge whereas 62% of them had adequate knowledge regarding iron deficiency anemia. Analysis showed that there was significant association between education and level of knowledge regarding iron deficiency anemia among the subjects. This study concluded that majority were having adequate knowledge regarding iron deficiency Anemia. The study helped the women of reproductive age identify their level of knowledge regarding iron deficiency anemia; it's signs and symptoms, diagnostic measures, management and ways to practice healthy life style with the help of information booklet that was distributed.
reproductive age women; knowledge; iron deficiency anemia
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