1Assistant Professor, Dept. of PSM, Dr. V.M. Govt. Medical College, Solapur, Maharashtra
2Associate Professor, Dept. of Community Medicine, Bidar Institute of Medical Sciences, Bidar, Karnataka
3Associate Professor, Dept. of PSM, Bharati Vidyapiths Medical College, Pune, Maharashtra
4Lady Medical Officer, RCH centre, Majarewadi, Solapur, Maharashtra
5Associate Professor, Dept. of PSM, Dr. V.M.Govt. Medical College, Solapur, Maharashtra
6Professor and Head, Dept. of Community Medicine, K. V. Institute of Medical Sciences, Maduranthagam, Tamilnadu
Online published on 26 June, 2013.
What is the prevalence of anaemia among married women in reproductive age group and what are socio-demographic correlates of anaemia?
Study design was cross-sectional. All the 529 married women in the reproductive age group (15–45 years) in Bhandarkawathe village were screened for anaemia and its correlates from period January 2004 to June 2004.
Detailed information was collected on a pre-designed and pre-tested interview proforma about socio-demographic characteristics of anaemia by oral questionnaire method supplemented by physical examination and haemoglobin estimation.
Among 529 women, 27.60% women were found to be anaemic. The prevalence of anaemia was maximum (36.19%) in the age group 25–35 years. The prevalence of anaemia was significantly higher in nuclear families (40.50%) as compare to joint family (23.77%). The prevalence of anemia was higher (31.52%) in women who were farm workers than women who were housewives (23.9%).
Socio-Demographic, Anaemia, Married women, Prevalence, Reproductive Age
