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Determinants of Iron Deficiency Anemia among Non-Pregnant Women of Reproductive Age in Malawi: A Cross Sectional Study

Abstract

In Malawi, the prevalence of Iron Deficiency Anemia (IDA) amongst ladies of reproductive age is 8%. There's lack of up-to-date information on factors associated with IDA among ladies of reproductive age in Malawi. This go sectional have a look at aimed at identifying up to daters which might be up-to-date IDA amongst non-pregnant ladies of reproductive age in Malawi the usage of secondary statistics from the Malawi Micronutrient Survey, a sub examine of the Malawi Demographic and fitness Survey, 2015-16. Up-to-date of 751 non-pregnant girls’ elderly 15-49 years were protected in the final analysis. Univariate and multivariate logistic regression evaluation have been carried updated the information. The have a look at observed IDA incidence of 7.19% and become statistically up to date age of the female, sort of house (rural/city), contraceptive use, BMI and region. Within the multi-variate evaluation, age (40-49) years (OR=4.37, CI=1.72-11.09) turned inupupdated substantially up to date expanded odds of IDA whilst rural residence (OR=0.29, CI=0.14-0.57), and the usage of injectable contraceptives (OR=0.18, CI=0.05-0.64) showed a defensive impact up-to-date IDA. There's a need up to date scale up circle of relatives making plans services specifically use of injectable contraceptives. Girls residing in urban areas should updated be endorsed up-to-date eat food rich in iron. Fitness training on nutrients and nutritional change up to date be fostered.

Andrew Chiwaya*, Chisomo Singano, William Stones