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Category: Volume 05 Issue 07 July 2017
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Title: Anemia among Students of a Medical School in Srinagar City

Authors; Dr Mahbooba Rasool, Dr Shaugfta Aara, Dr Sheema Samreen, Dr Sheikh Imran Sayeed

 DOI:  https://dx.doi.org/10.18535/jmscr/v5i7.250

Abstract

Background: Anemia is a common problem in our country. Many interventions are in place to lessen the burden of this deficiency but still a lot needs to be done. The objective of this study was to estimate the prevalence of anemia in students of a medical school.

Materials and Methods: Students studying in Ist professional of medical college were enrolled for the study. A semi structured pretested questionnaire was used. The questionnaire included information about the socio demographic characteristics of the students. Data was analysed using percentages, chi-square,.

Results: 35.6% of students were 18 years of age.52.3% were females. 59.7% belonged to nuclear families.57.7% were from rural areas.85.9% were muslims with 96 % participants non vegetarians. 48.3% turned out anemic with 61.04% having mild anemia. None of the participants had severe degree of anemia.

Conclusion: The study found a huge burden of anemia among the students which prompts one to find out various factors associated with this problem.

Keywords: anemia, medical school, Srinagar city.

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Corresponding Author

Dr Mahbooba Rasool

Senior Resident, Department of Community Medicine

GMC Srinagar, Kashmir India