Department of Medical Laboratory Technology, College of Nursing and Health Sciences, Jazan University, Jazan, Saudi Arabia.
Department of Medical Laboratory Sciences, College of Health Sciences, University of Sharjah, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates.
Afr J Reprod Health. 2024 Sep 30;28(9):85-97. doi: 10.29063/ajrh2024/v28i9.8.
Anemia, particularly iron deficiency anemia (IDA), is a prevalent health issue globally and in Saudi Arabia, especially among young adult females. This study investigates the association between anemia and academic achievement among female students at the Female Health Campus of Jazan University, Jazan, Saudi Arabia. This cross-sectional study included 118 randomly selected participants aged 18-22. A validated questionnaire was administered to the study participants. The participants underwent blood tests for complete blood count (CBC) parameters and iron profile analysis. The study reported that 52.5% of the female students had anemia and low serum iron levels. Regarding academic performance, significant positive correlations were found between various CBC parameters including white cell count, hemoglobin, hematocrit, mean cell volume, mean cell hemoglobin, mean cell hemoglobin concentration, and serum iron. However, no significant correlations were observed between red blood cell count and platelet count with academic performance. Demographic variables were also associated with a higher odds ratio of anemia. The study highlights the prevalence of anemia among female students and its potential impact on academic achievement. The current study underscores the importance of addressing anemia in young adult females and implementing appropriate interventions to improve their educational outcomes.
贫血，特别是缺铁性贫血（IDA），是全球和沙特阿拉伯普遍存在的健康问题，尤其是在年轻成年女性中。本研究调查了沙特阿拉伯延布的吉赞大学女子健康校区的女性学生中贫血与学业成绩之间的关系。这项横断面研究纳入了 118 名年龄在 18-22 岁之间的随机参与者。向研究参与者发放了一份经过验证的问卷。对参与者进行了全血细胞计数（CBC）参数和铁谱分析的血液检测。研究报告称，52.5%的女学生患有贫血和低血清铁水平。在学业表现方面，各种 CBC 参数（包括白细胞计数、血红蛋白、血细胞比容、平均细胞体积、平均细胞血红蛋白、平均细胞血红蛋白浓度和血清铁）之间存在显著正相关。然而，红细胞计数和血小板计数与学业成绩之间没有显著相关性。人口统计学变量也与贫血的更高比值有关。该研究强调了女学生贫血的普遍性及其对学业成绩的潜在影响。本研究强调了在年轻成年女性中解决贫血问题的重要性，并实施了适当的干预措施，以改善她们的教育成果。
