Prevalence and Occurance of Anaemia among Adolescent Girls in Selected Schools of Gurugram, Haryana: A Cross-Sectional Study

Abstract

Introduction: Anaemia remains a major public health concern among adolescent girls in India. Nutritional deficiencies, menstrual blood loss, and socio-economic factors significantly contribute to its prevalence. Untreated anaemia can adversely affect growth, health, and cognitive performance, making early identification and timely intervention essential.
Aim: To determine the prevalence and occurrence of anaemia among adolescent girls.
Methods: A quantitative cross-sectional survey was conducted among 100 adolescent girls selected through random sampling. Data were collected using a structured questionnaire covering demographic details and anaemia-related symptoms. Haemoglobin estimation was performed to assess anaemia status. Data were analysed using descriptive and inferential statistics.
Results: Half of the participants belonged to classes 10th–12th. Haemoglobin assessment showed that 26% had normal levels, while 48% had mild, 20% moderate, and 6% severe anaemia, indicating mild anaemia as the most common type. Symptoms were reported by most participants, with 73% experiencing mild and 27% moderate symptoms. No significant association was found between anaemia and selected demographic variables at the 0.05 level.
Conclusion: The study reveals a high prevalence of anaemia among adolescent girls in Gurugram, Haryana, predominantly in its mild form. The findings underscore the importance of routine screening, nutrition awareness, and school-based preventive strategies to reduce the burden of anaemia.

Keywords
Anaemia, adolescent girls, prevalence, occurrence, haemoglobin level, nutritional deficiency, school-based screening, and cross-sectional study.