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EXAMINING THE IMPACT OF MATERNAL EDUCATION ON THE PREVALENCE AND MANAGEMENT OF IRON DEFICIENCY ANEMIA IN CHILDREN: A COMPARATIVE STUDY OF EDUCATED AND UNEDUCATED MOTHERS

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Dr Muhammad Afzal, Dr Aimen Shabbir, Dr Tanveer Hussain, Rabia Qazi, Arbaz Bashir, Sughra Latif, Dr Fahmida Khatoon, Kashif Lodhi
» doi: 10.53555/ecb/2023.12.Si13.264

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Background: Iron deficiency anemia (IDA) remains a significant global public health concern, particularly amongst offspring. Maternal education is recognized as a potential determinant in the prevalence and management of IDA in children. This study investigates the impact of maternal education on the occurrence and handling of iron deficiency anemia, comparing outcomes between children of educated and uneducated mothers. Aim: The primary purpose of the current comparative research is to analyze and understand influence of maternal education on occurrence and management of iron deficiency anemia in children. By assessing various factors such as awareness, nutritional practices, and healthcare utilization, the study aims to provide insights into the role of maternal education in combating IDA in children. Methods: A cross-sectional research design will be employed, involving a sample of both educated and uneducated mothers with children aged 6 months to 5 years. Data will be collected through structured interviews, dietary assessments, and medical records. Statistical analysis, including chi-square tests and logistic regression, will be led to examine associations between maternal education and the prevalence and management of IDA. Results: Preliminary findings indicate notable disparities in prevalence of iron deficiency anemia amongst broods based on educational status of their mothers. Educated mothers demonstrate higher levels of awareness, adherence to iron-rich diets, and utilization of healthcare resources, resulting in better management and prevention of IDA in their children. Conclusion: Maternal education emerges as a critical factor in addressing iron deficiency anemia in children. This study highlights the positive association among higher levels of maternal education and enhanced results in the prevalence and management of IDA. Efforts to enhance maternal education may contribute significantly to public health initiatives aimed at reducing the burden of iron deficiency anemia in children.

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