Analyzing the Level of Knowledge about Anemia in the College Students

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Sikandra Devi 1 and Priti Dhankhar2 (Department of Home Science, Government College for Girls, Sector-14, Gurugram, Haryana1 and Department of Home Science, D.A.V. Girls’ College Kosli, Rewari, Haryana2)

Anemia can be described as a decrease in the body’s red cell mass or as a decrease in its ability to deliver oxygen. Both developed and developing nations are affected by the public health issue of anemia, which has significant negative effects on people’s health as well as social and economic development (WHO, 2008). The most common cause of anemia is iron deficiency, although other reasons have been found, such as severe menstrual blood loss, parasite infections like hookworms and destruction of red blood cells like in Sickle cell anemia. Deficiencies of other nutrients like copper, folate, riboflavin, vitamin A, and vitamin B₁₂ can also raise the risk of anemia. The most common anemia among adolescents is iron deficiency anemia (IDA). The present study was conducted online at Gurugram Government College for Girls in Dec 2022. Data regarding knowledge, awareness, and attitude towards anemia were collected by sharing a questionnaire created by using Google Forms. Nearly 400 students from various courses responded to this online survey. Results of the present study showed that 67.85% of girl students have adequate knowledge about anemia and 46.05% of girl students are found aware of anemia.