MATERNAL NUTRITIONAL AWARENESS AND IRON DEFICIENCY ANEMIA IN CHILDREN AGED 6 MONTHS–2 YEARS IN A TERTIARY CARE HOSPITAL

Authors

  • Dr. Aashish Kumar, Dr. Mahender Kumar Meena Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.48047/

Keywords:

Maternal awareness, Iron deficiency anemia, Child nutrition, Weaning, Iron Deficiency Anemia, Hemoglobin Level, Nutritional Knowledge, Maternal Education.

Abstract

Aim: The aim of the present study was to analyze the risk factors and vital role of mothers in 
prevention of nutritional anemia in the early childhood. 
Material & methods: This study was carried out in the Department of Pediatrics, GS 
Medical College, Pilkhuwa, Uttar Pradesh for the duration of 1 year.  Children aged 6 
months–2 years admitted at the hospital during the study period were included. The study 
protocol was approved by the Hospital Ethics and Scientific Committee. An informed written 
consent was obtained from the mothers of these children. A total of 200 parents were given 
the questionnaire on a one-to-one interview basis.

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Published

2024-12-13

Issue

Vol. 13 No. 10 (2022): volume 13 issue 10 (2022)

Section

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