None listed
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention1: Not Applicable: NIL, as it is a observational study
Sponsors
Self sponsored
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Female students aged eighteen to forty-five years. Enrolled in undergraduate or postgraduate programs at Jamshedpur Women s University. Willing to provide written informed consent. Willing to undergo a hemoglobin (Hb) test using the finger-prick method. Willing to participate in the nutrition and awareness questionnaire and/or focus group discussions.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Female students with known chronic medical conditions affecting hemoglobin levels (e.g., thalassemia, chronic kidney disease, hematological disorders). Students who are pregnant or currently lactating Students who are unwilling to provide a blood sample for hemoglobin testing Students who do not provide written informed consent.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Prevalence estimates of anemia in the study population. Identification of high-risk groups (e.g., underweight students, poor dietary habits). Gaps in awareness about AMB and actionable recommendations for campus interventions. Timepoint: single time point | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| The secondary outcomes of this study include assessing the association between anemia status and Body Mass Index (BMI) by correlating hemoglobin levels with anthropometric measurements taken at enrollment. Another key outcome is the evaluation of dietary habits and their relationship with anemia, using a structured questionnaire focusing on the intake of iron- and folic acid-rich foods, meal frequency, and supplementation practices. Additionally, the study aims to explore participants awareness and perceptions regarding the Anemia Mukt Bharat (AMB) program through both quantitative surveys and qualitative insights. Focus Group Discussions (FGDs) will further help identify barriers to anemia prevention and engagement with AMB activities. These qualitative data will be analyzed thematically using ATLAS.ti to provide contextual understanding of behavioral and informational gaps in anemia control efforts among university students.Timepoint: Single time point at the time of enrollment (Day 0) | — |
Countries
India
Contacts
Public ContactSarbasree Bhattacharjee
Manipal Tata Medical College, Jamshedpur
Outcome results
None listed