Prevalence and risk factors of anemia among adolescent females in Beni-Suef governorate, Upper Egypt.

International Journal of Adolescent Medicine and Health Pub Date : 2025-09-29 DOI:10.1515/ijamh-2025-0042

Mamdouh Wahba, Gehad S Ahmed, Manal Mohamed Anwar, Tamer Mohamed Said Hifnawy, Doaa Mahmoud Khalil

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Abstract

Objectives: To estimate anemia prevalence and risk factors among adolescent females in Beni-Suef Governorate.

Methods: A population-based cross-sectional mixed quantitative and qualitative survey was conducted among 1000 adolescent females in the seven Beni-Suef governorate, Upper Egypt districts from November 2023 to March 2024. A structured questionnaire including socio-demographic and menstrual history was used. Focus group discussions (FGD) were conducted to assess their awareness. Hemoglobin testing was performed on the participants, and the diseased ones were treated.

Results: Anemia is highly prevalent among adolescent females in the Beni-Suef governorate (35.8 %). Residence (Adjusted OR=0.652, 95 % CI:0.439-0.970), and daily number of pads (Adjusted OR=1.208, 95 % CI:1.006-1.451) were found to be statistically significant risk factors for anemia in adolescent females.

Conclusions: Anemia is highly prevalent among adolescent females. Early assessment and management of anemia is highly recommended. Nutritional interventions such as food fortification, supplementation, and nutrition education should be provided. Micronutrient supplementation programs should be implemented in all basic schools, and extensive nutrition awareness initiatives should be implemented for adolescent females and caregivers.

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上埃及贝尼-苏韦夫省少女贫血的患病率和危险因素

目的：评估贝尼苏韦夫省青春期女性贫血患病率及其危险因素。方法：于2023年11月至2024年3月对上埃及贝尼-苏韦夫省7个地区的1000名青少年女性进行了以人口为基础的横断面混合定量和定性调查。采用结构化问卷，包括社会人口统计和月经史。进行焦点小组讨论（FGD）以评估他们的意识。对参与者进行血红蛋白检测，并对患病的人进行治疗。结果：贫血在贝尼-苏韦夫省的青春期女性中非常普遍（35.8% %）。居住地（调整后OR=0.652, 95 % CI:0.439-0.970）和每日卫生巾次数（调整后OR=1.208, 95 % CI:1.006-1.451）是青春期女性贫血的有统计学意义的危险因素。结论：贫血在青春期女性中非常普遍。强烈建议对贫血进行早期评估和管理。应提供营养干预措施，如食品强化、补充和营养教育。应在所有基础学校实施微量营养素补充计划，并应在青春期女性和照顾者中实施广泛的营养意识倡议。

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International Journal of Adolescent Medicine and Health Medicine-Pediatrics, Perinatology and Child Health

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期刊介绍： The International Journal of Adolescent Medicine and Health (IJAMH) provides an international and interdisciplinary forum for the dissemination of new information in the field of adolescence. IJAMH is a peer-reviewed journal that covers all aspects of adolescence. Manuscripts will be reviewed from disciplines all over the world. The International Editorial Board is dedicated to producing a high quality scientific journal of interest to researchers and practitioners from many disciplines. Topics Medicine and Clinical Medicine Health issues Adolescents Hygiene and Environmental Medicine.