Walailak University, Thai Buri, Nakhon Si Thammarat, Thailand.
Yaring Hospital, Yaring, Pattani, Thailand.
Inquiry. 2021 Jan-Dec;58:469580211013476. doi: 10.1177/00469580211013476.
Anemia is a global public health problem. The prevalence of anemia among different ages, genders or ethnic groups must be clarified in order to solve problems. This study proposed to determine the prevalence and factors related to anemia among the Muslim school-age population in Nakhon Si Thammarat, Thailand. Socio-demographic and anthropometric data were collected by a structured questionnaire. Blood samples were collected from 200 school-age subjects. The thalassemia screening was performed with KKU-OF and KKU-DCIP reagents. The prevalence of anemia in this study was 36.5%, divided into males and females, 33.3% and 39.1%, respectively. The means of Hb, Hct, MCV, MCH, and MCHC in the anemic group were significantly lower. The positive results for KKU-OF or KKU-DCIP or both were 15.0%, 2.5%, and 1.0%, respectively. The result of positive OF test was a significantly independent factor for anemia. The number of family members was 5 to 7 and more than 7 persons are related factors for anemia in this study. In summary, the contribution of thalassemia and socio-economic factor are associated factors to anemia in this population. These findings should be addressed in public health strategies for the control of anemia of school-aged Muslims in the region.
贫血是一个全球性的公共卫生问题。为了解决问题，必须明确不同年龄、性别或种族群体的贫血患病率及其相关因素。本研究旨在确定泰国那空是贪玛叻府穆斯林学龄人群的贫血患病率及其相关因素。采用结构化问卷收集社会人口统计学和人体测量学数据。从 200 名学龄儿童中采集血样。采用 KKU-OF 和 KKU-DCIP 试剂进行地中海贫血筛查。本研究中贫血的患病率为 36.5%，分为男性和女性，分别为 33.3%和 39.1%。贫血组的 Hb、Hct、MCV、MCH 和 MCHC 平均值明显较低。KKU-OF 或 KKU-DCIP 或两者均为阳性的结果分别为 15.0%、2.5%和 1.0%。OF 检测阳性结果是贫血的一个显著独立因素。家庭成员人数为 5-7 人和超过 7 人是本研究中贫血的相关因素。总之，地中海贫血和社会经济因素是该人群贫血的相关因素。这些发现应纳入该地区学龄穆斯林贫血控制的公共卫生策略中。
