Oyelese, Adesola and Ogbaro, Daniel and Adediran, Adewumi and Wakama, Tamunomieibi and Adetola, Adeola and Gbadegesin, Abidoye and Awodele, Ibironke and Mbah, Chimezie and Ogunsanwo, Blessing (2023) Knowledge, Attitude and Practices Regarding Prevention of Anaemia amongst Non-pregnant Women of Reproductive Age in Rural Communities of South-West Nigeria. Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research, 35 (20). pp. 133-143. ISSN 2456-8899
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Abstract
Background: Anaemia in women of reproductive age (WRA) is a common health problem in the developing countries and non-pregnant WRA constitute the third most affected group after preschool-aged children and pregnant women. This study was carried out to assess the knowledge, attitude and practice regarding anaemia prevention amongst non-pregnant WRA in rural communities of South-West Nigeria.
Materials and Methods: This cross-sectional study was carried out among two hundred non-pregnant WRA aged 18-43 years. After ethical clearance was obtained, data which included socio-demographic, knowledge, attitude and practice-related issues were collected from the respondents with pretested interviewer-administered questionnaire which was designed by the authors, adjusted to local setting and pre-tested for congruency and exclusion of ambiguities.
Results: The mean age of the non-pregnant women of reproductive age in this study was 31± 7.6 years. Many of the respondents, 82 of 200 (40.5%) were in the age group 35-43 years. The knowledge score in this study was adequate 9.5%, moderate 67.5% and inadequate 23.5%. In all age groups, the highest scores were found in the average knowledge category. There was a significant relationship between marital status and level of knowledge and majority of the respondents had positive attitude and good practices in the prevention of anaemia.
Conclusion: Respondents had a fairly good knowledge relating to nutrition and majority of them had positive attitude and good practices in the prevention of anaemia. There is a need to improve the knowledge of the rural women on anaemia which will in turn enhance their practices. The community health personnel should play a vital role in healthcare delivery in these communities.
Item Type: | Article |
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Subjects: | Euro Archives > Medical Science |
Depositing User: | Managing Editor |
Date Deposited: | 14 Oct 2023 11:29 |
Last Modified: | 14 Oct 2023 11:29 |
URI: | http://publish7promo.com/id/eprint/3459 |