Prevalence and determinants of iron deficiency anemia among non-pregnant women of reproductive age in Pakistan.

• DOI: 10.6133/apjcn.042017.14
• Publication Date: 2017-12-10
• Authors: Atif Habib; Camille Raynes‐Gr...; Sajid Soofi; Noshad Ali; Sidrah Nausheen; Imran Ahmed; Zulfiqar A Bhutta; Kirsten Black
• Keywords: Adult; non pregnant women; Adolescent; Anemia, Iron-Deficiency; prevalence; Nutritional Status; Middle Aged; Nutrition Surveys; Pediatrics; Young Adult; predictors; Cross-Sectional Studies; Risk Factors; Iron deficiency anemia; Prevalence; Humans; nationally representative data; Female; Pakistan

Iron deficiency Anemia (IDA) in women of reproductive age is a recognized public health concern that impairs and well-being associated with adverse outcomes. In Pakistan there dearth up-to-date information on the prevalence predictors IDA. This study sought to investigate IDA Pakistani women.Secondary analysis was performed using National Nutrition Survey 2011- 2012. We used pre-structured instrument collect socio demographic, nutritional data women. also collected anthropometric measurements blood samples for micronutrient deficiencies. Univariate multivariate logistic regression were analyse data.A total 7491 non-pregnant aged between 15-49 years included analysis. The 18.1%. analysis; not iron folic acid supplementation during last pregnancy adjusted odds ratio (AOR) (95% CI) 1.31 (1.05, 1.64), history four or more pregnancies AOR 1.30 (1.04, 1.60), birth interval <24 months 1.27 (1.06, 1.71), household food insecurity 1.42 (1.23, 1.63) presence clinical anemia 5.82 (4.82, 7.02) significantly increased while obesity 0.60 (0.4, 0.88) showed protective effect IDA.To reduce women, country needs multifaceted approach incorporates supplementation, fortification, improved family planning services efforts insecurity.