Health Condition 1: D509- Iron deficiency anemia, unspecified
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention1: Natural Dietary Supplements and health education: Daily intake of locally prepared iron-rich foods using Moringa, curry leaves, and Hibiscus sabdariffa, and 2 hours of health education
Sponsors
National institute of Naturopathy
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1.Women of reproductive age 15 49 years 2.Haemoglobin levels less than 12.0 g/dL 3. resident of the target study community for at least 6 months and willing to remain in the area during the intervention period.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Individuals with severe or life-threatening anaemia requiring immediate medical intervention 2. Individuals currently on iron supplementation or multivitamin therapy in the last 4 weeks 3. Pregnant women 4. Individuals diagnosed with hemoglobinopathies such as thalassemia or sickle cell anemia Known hypersensitivity or dietary restrictions related to the food items being studied (Moringa, curry leaf, Hibiscus)
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Haemoglobin levelsTimepoint: Baseline (Day 0 Pre-intervention 2. End of Intervention (1 Month) 3. Follow-Up 1 (3 Months Post-Baseline): All assessment 4. Follow-Up 2 (6 Months Post-Baseline) | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Quality of Life (QoL) Menstrual Pain Intensity Subjective Vitality Mental Well-Being AnthropometricTimepoint: Baseline (Day 0 Pre-intervention 2. End of Intervention (1 Month) 3. Follow-Up 1 (3 Months Post-Baseline): All assessment 4. Follow-Up 2 (6 Months Post-Baseline) | — |
Countries
India
Contacts
Public ContactNaresh
National Institute of Naturopathy. Pune
Outcome results
None listed