Articles Vol. 66 No. CĐ12-NCKH 01/08/2025

33. CHARACTERISTICS OF IRON DEFICIENCY ANEMIA AND SOME RELATED FACTORS IN CHILDREN UNDER 5 YEARS OLD TREATED AT PHU XUYEN GENERAL HOSPITAL IN 2023

Nguyen Dinh Tinh1,2, Vu Van Quy3,4
1 Faculty of Medicine, Dai Nam University
2 Khoa Y, Trường Đại học Đại Nam
3 Phu Xuyen General Hospital
4 Bệnh viện Đa khoa Phú Xuyên
Corresponding author: tinhnd@dainam.edu.vn
DOI: 10.52163/yhc.v66iCD12.2958
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Iron deficiency anemia children under 5 years old Phu Xuyen General Hospital related factors.
Abstract

Objective: Describe the characteristics of iron deficiency anemia and some related factors in children under 5 years old treated at Phu Xuyen General Hospital in 2023.

Subjects and methods: Cross-sectional descriptive study design conducted at Phu Xuyen General Hospital on 88 children under 5 years old treated as inpatients from May to October 2023.

Results: The rate of iron deficiency anemia was 28.4%, mainly in the age group of 6-24 months (52%). Mild anemia accounted for 60%, moderate anemia 40%. Pale skin (48%) and anorexia (40%) were common clinical manifestations. Average hemoglobin value 100.8 g/l, MCV 74.0 fl, serum Fe 6.2 mmol/l. Child is second child or above, currently underweight, not supplemented with micronutrients/iron had a higher rate of anemia but not statistically significant. Mother’s education level from high school or below was the only factor that had a statistically significant association (p < 0.05).

Conclusion: Iron deficiency anemia in children under 5 years old is still common and is related to maternal education. It is necessary to strengthen nutritional interventions and health education for parents, especially high-risk groups.

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