Anemia
Conditions
Brief summary
The AnemEE study is a population-based anemia etiology survey in six regions of Ethiopia. The primary aim of the study is to evaluate the relative contribution of risk factors for anemia among children, women of reproductive age, and adult men. The study data are intended to inform evidence-based decision-making on anemia control interventions.
Detailed description
The AnemEE study is a population-based cross-sectional survey of children (6-59 months), adult women of reproductive age (15-49 years) and adult males (15-49 years) in six regions of Ethiopia (Afar, Amhara, Tigray, Oromia, Southern Nations, Nationalities and Peoples' Region and Addis Ababa). The study will enroll approximately 5,100 participants and will be conducted in two survey rounds; one survey round in the Belg season and one survey round in the Meher season. All participants will have hemoglobin assessed and will have standardized questionnaires administered to assess sociodemographic, diet, morbidity, and other health/nutrition factors. All participants will also have assessments of anthropometric measures, malaria, and soil transmitted helminth infection. A subset of participants will also have serum ferritin, CRP, AGP, vitamin B12, and folate concentrations assessed. The study data will be used to determine the relative contributions of risk factors for anemia.
Interventions
OTHERRisk factors for anemia
Diet, iron, vitamin B12, folate, inflammation, soil transmitted helminth infection, malaria, other morbidities and other health/nutrition/sociodemographic factors
Sponsors
Addis Continental Institute of Public Health
Harvard School of Public Health (HSPH)
Study design
Observational model
OTHER
Time perspective
CROSS_SECTIONAL
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
6 Months to 48 Years
Healthy volunteers
Yes
Inclusion criteria
1. Women of reproductive age * Female living in a selected household that has a woman 15-49 years of age * Aged 15-49 years 2. Adult Men * Male living in a selected household that has a woman 15-49 years of age * Aged 15-49 years 3. Children * Male or female child living in a selected household that has a woman 15-49 years of age * Aged 6-59 months
Exclusion criteria
* Does not provide informed consent
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Anemia | One day | Hemoglobin concentration by sex and age (\<11 g/dL for children; Hb \<12 g/dL for non-pregnant adult women, \<13 g/dL for adult men). Hemoglobin concentrations will be adjusted for altitude and smoking status. |
Countries
Ethiopia
Outcome results
None listed