Assess Knowledge And Attitude Of Students About Iron Deficiency Anemia In Buridah City, Ksa

Abstract

Background: People around the world are affected by anemia, a morbid syndrome. Anemia caused by iron deficiency affects teenage pupils' focus, physical strength, academic performance, and productivity; it also raises a risk of disease. Aim: to find out how much the kids know and care regarding iron deficiency anaemia. Methods: A descriptive research design was conducted on 210 students by convenience sample who enrolled at 32 secondary female school, Buridah, Qassim city, Kingdom Saudi Arabia. Researcher collected data by using google form include arabic questionnaire consisted of demographic characteristics, knowledge, and attitude. Results: stated that 70.9%, 74.3% and 79% of studied students had correct knowledge related concept of anemia, content of balanced diet and importance of iron for adolescent girl, respectively. While 84.8%, 65.2% and 73.3% of them had incorrect knowledge related complication of iron deficiency anemia, pathophysiology of iron deficiency anemia and signs and symptoms of iron deficiency anemia, respectively. Also, showed A combined 63.8 %, 73.3%, and 66.7 % of students polled said they would go to the doctor if they suspected anaemia, increase their intake of green leafy vegetables if recommended for anaemia, and eat breakfast every day if they did. Conclusion: Nearly two-thirds of those quizzed knew little or nothing about the condition known as iron deficiency anaemia. However, more than a third of those polled possessed adequate information. Iron deficiency anaemia was seen positively by two-thirds of the students surveyed. While more than a third of them had a pessimistic outlook. they were. Furthermore, there used to be a highly significant positive correlation among students' knowledge and their overall attitude about anaemia, with a p value of 0.001**.

Recommendation: Awareness programs for students about different types of anemia. Comprehensive nutritional education for students regarding iron deficiency anemia