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The Prevalence of Iron Deficiency Anemia and its Associated Risk Factors among a Sample of Females in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

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Objectives: To assess the prevalence of iron deficient anemia (IDA) within Saudi Arabian females and to examine the risk factors leading to the IDA.
Methods: A cross-sectional study on 683 healthy females aged between 18 and 40 years was performed within April 2016. Data on the participants' socio-demographics, diet, health, anthropometry, and hematological and biochemical iron status indices were gathered. Univariate and multivariate logistic regression analysis were used in order to reveal the IDA risk factors.
Results: A total of 683 non-pregnant women aged between 18-40 years were included in the analysis. The prevalence of IDA was 41.6%. In the multivariate regression analysis; inadequate iron and vitamin C intakes, infrequent (≤2 times per week) consumption of red meat and fish, menstruation disorder eg: (Twice or more per month), (more than 8 days), (blood clotting and heavy blood flow),blood disorder and previous blood transfusion, past personal history of IDA and familial history of IDA were significantly associated with increased odds of IDA.
Conclusion: To reduce IDA in Saudi Arabian women, the country needs a multifaceted approach that incorporates iron supplementation, food fortification, rich dietary iron sources and by raising awareness of the food and drinks which facilitate or hinder the bioavailability of iron.

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10.21608/ejhm.2018.9791

Keywords

iron deficiency anemia, Women, prevalence, food, risk factors

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Abdullah Mansour

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Alswailem

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Almareefa colleges

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abdullah.m.alswailem@gmail.com

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Sulaiman Mohammed

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Alahmad

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Almareefa colleges

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Muath Ali

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Alshehri

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Almareefa colleges

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72

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6

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1884

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2018-07-01

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2018-07-28

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2018-07-01

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4,625

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4,629

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1687-2002

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2090-7125

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EJHM_Volume 72_Issue 6_Pages 4625-4629.pdf

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The Egyptian Journal of Hospital Medicine

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https://ejhm.journals.ekb.eg/

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The Prevalence of Iron Deficiency Anemia and its Associated Risk Factors among a Sample of Females in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

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22 Jan 2023