Knowledge leve lof tutors of children with anemia from six months to five years of age from Pacto Restauracion Church in Santo Domingo
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https://doi.org/10.56294/piii2024338Keywords:
Pediatrics, Level of knowledge, Anemia, Feeding frequency, NutritionAbstract
Introduction: Anemia in childhood is a public health problem that affects millions of children worldwide, especially those between the ages of six months and five years. This condition can have significant consequences on the physical and cognitive development of children, highlighting the need for adequate and timely intervention. Methods: An observational, descriptive, cross-sectional study was carried out during the period between January and September 2023, in guardians of infants under five years of age diagnosed with anemia, belonging to the Restoration Pact Church in Santo Domingo. The universe consisted of 50 guardians of patients between the ages of zero and five years, seen in consultation at said center, due to their anemia. Results: 72% of the sample were female and 28% male. 62% indicated that the anemia was due to decreased hemoglobin, 20% that it was decreased glucose. Sixty percent indicated that iron is a necessary mineral in children's diet. Seventy-two percent indicated that children aged 12 months have a higher risk of anemia. Regarding the consequences of anemia, 2% said it is weight gain, and 40% think it is diarrhea. Conclusions: The level of knowledge of guardians and family members of children with anemia regarding the management and presentation of anemia is a need to be studied. In the present study, 50 guardians were surveyed, predominantly female. A large percentage of those surveyed associated anemia with decreased hemoglobin and iron as a vital mineral for nutrition. Age under 12 months was highlighted as the main risk factor for presenting the disease
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