Anwar Sidra, Rauf Muhammad Kamran, Farooq Mehrin, Khan Mahnoor, Maqsood Wajeeha, Gulraiz Shaina
Medicine, Fatima Memorial Hospital College of Medicine and Dentistry, Lahore, PAK.
Medicine, Ghurki Trust Teaching Hospital, Lahore Medical and Dental College, Lahore, PAK.
Cureus. 2025 May 28;17(5):e84997. doi: 10.7759/cureus.84997. eCollection 2025 May.
Background and aim Anemia is a condition characterized by a deficiency in red blood cells or hemoglobin (Hb), which significantly impacts adolescent girls, often due to dietary deficiencies and lack of counseling at menarche. This research aims to find the prevalence of iron deficiency anemia (IDA) among teenage girls after menarche, and attending outpatient departments (OPDs) caused by reasons unrelated to pathological anemia. Materials and methods This cross-sectional study, conducted at a tertiary care hospital from April 2024 to November 2024, included 165 teenage girls aged 13-19 years with anemia (Hb ≤12), excluding known cases of hemolytic anemia or autoimmune disorders, recent blood loss, significant organ dysfunction, psychiatric illness, and ongoing anemia treatment. Complete blood count (CBC), serum iron, serum ferritin, and total iron-binding capacity (TIBC) were used to assess anemia. Results The age of menarche ranged from nine to 16 years, with a mean of 12.5±2.53 years. Fifty-five (33.33%) of participants had moderate anemia (Hb 8-10 g/dL) or severe anemia (Hb<8 g/dL), while 110 (66.67%) either had no anemia or mild anemia (Hb >10 g/dL). One hundred thirty-five (81.8%) were unaware of anemia prevention methods. Significant associations were found between anemia and dietary habits, heavy or irregular menstrual bleeding, supplement use, and symptoms of anemia (fatigue, dizziness, and weakness). Conclusion This study showed a high prevalence of IDA in teenage girls, particularly at menarche when iron needs increase. Vast educational plans and awareness campaigns are recommended to be implemented in society for the prevention, early diagnosis, and management of anemia in teenage girls.
背景与目的 贫血是一种以红细胞或血红蛋白(Hb)缺乏为特征的病症,对青春期女孩影响显著,这通常是由于饮食缺乏以及月经初潮时缺乏相关指导所致。本研究旨在探寻月经初潮后少女中铁缺乏性贫血(IDA)的患病率,以及因与病理性贫血无关的原因而就诊于门诊的情况。材料与方法 这项横断面研究于2024年4月至2024年11月在一家三级医疗医院开展,纳入了165名年龄在13至19岁的贫血少女(Hb≤12),排除了已知的溶血性贫血或自身免疫性疾病病例、近期失血、严重器官功能障碍、精神疾病以及正在接受贫血治疗的病例。通过全血细胞计数(CBC)、血清铁、血清铁蛋白和总铁结合力(TIBC)来评估贫血情况。结果 月经初潮年龄在9至16岁之间,平均为12.5±2.53岁。55名(33.33%)参与者患有中度贫血(Hb 8 - 10 g/dL)或重度贫血(Hb<8 g/dL),而110名(66.67%)要么没有贫血,要么患有轻度贫血(Hb>10 g/dL)。135名(81.8%)不知道贫血预防方法。贫血与饮食习惯、月经量多或月经不规律、补充剂使用以及贫血症状(疲劳、头晕和虚弱)之间存在显著关联。结论 本研究表明少女中IDA的患病率很高,尤其是在月经初潮时铁需求量增加的时候。建议在社会中实施广泛的教育计划和宣传活动,以预防、早期诊断和管理少女贫血。
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