Animal Source Food Consumption and Anaemia in Adolescent Girls in Ethiopia
Author Information
Author(s): Kedir Shemsu, Hassen Abate Kalkidan, Mohammed Bekri, Lemnuro Kemal, Kemal Abdurezak, Khelil Geda Sherif, Yassin Zeyne, Jemal Musa, Ademe Beyene Wondafrash
Primary Institution: Werabe University
Hypothesis
What is the relationship between animal source food consumption and anaemia among school-aged adolescent girls?
Conclusion
The study found that a significant number of adolescent girls in the area do not consume animal source foods, which is associated with a higher prevalence of anaemia.
Supporting Evidence
- 51.1% of participants did not consume any form of animal source food.
- 29% of participants were found to be anaemic.
- Those not consuming animal source foods were 3.2 times more likely to have anaemia.
Takeaway
Many school girls in Ethiopia aren't eating enough animal foods, which can make them sick with anaemia.
Methodology
A facility-based cross-sectional study was conducted among 516 school adolescent girls, using structured questionnaires and blood tests to assess ASF consumption and anaemia.
Potential Biases
Recall bias may affect the accuracy of self-reported food consumption data.
Limitations
The study's cross-sectional design limits the ability to establish causal relationships, and it only focused on public schools.
Participant Demographics
The participants were school adolescent girls aged 10-19, with a majority being middle adolescents (14-16 years) and 59.5% residing in rural areas.
Statistical Information
P-Value
0.0001
Confidence Interval
95% CI: 2, 5.1
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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