Iron Deficiency Anemia among Children during Weaning

Abstract

Iron-deficiency anemia (IDA) presents a significant burden in infancy and childhood. Also in infancy and early childhood is causally associated with growth and developmental delay. Aim: Assess iron deficiency anemia among children during weaning. Study design: A descriptive analytical study was utilized in study. Setting: the study conducted at three maternal and child health centers in Shoubra El Khemia (Begam MCH, Osman MCH, Nopar MCH). Sampling: 500 mother and their children were selected randomly from maternal and child health centers .Tools: First tool; an interviewing questionnaire to assess, demographic data, mothers' knowledge, mothers' practice risk factors of iron deficiency anemia during weaning among children .and health needs among children with iron deficiency anemia during weaning. Second tool; Medical follow up record to assess health status of the children with iron deficiency anemia. Third tool; Assessment of children according to Denver Developmental Screening Test (Denver scale)