Nutritional Anaemia Among Adolescent Girls : A Study Of Adolescent Beneficiaries Of SABLA/SAG Scheme Under ICDS.

Abstract

Iron deficiency anaemia adversely affects transport of oxygen tissues and results in diminished work capacity and physical performance. During adolescents, iron deficiency anaemia can result in impaired physical growth, poor cognitive development, reduced physical fitness and work performance and lower concentration on daily tasks. Iron deficiency in adolescents' girls influences the entire life cycle. Objective: This study aimed at assessing nutritional anaemia of adolescent girls of rural areas of Banka District receiving the benefits of the nutritional intervention and IFA Supplementation of SABLA/SAG yojana under the ICDS and other related schemes. Method: Anthropometry measurement, services of SABLA programme, test of haemoglobin level, SABLA Kishori Card, Iron Folic Acid (IFA) supplementation process and status Observation & Questionnaire method were used as tools. Result: Out of 600 Adolescents Girls (AGLs) from Scheme of Adolescent Girls (SABLA) of 50 Rural AWCs, the nutritional status of 85% is undernourished i.e. according to the BMI only 15 % girls are in normal range. 78% AGLs are anaemic in which 24% moderate and 9 % are severe anaemic i.e. Hb level <7g/dl. More than 80% AGLs under SABLA at Banka District are undernourished whereas 85 % are anaemic. Consumption of IFA supplements were not implemented in this area properly.