Incidence of Side-effects After Weekly Iron and Folic Acid Consumption Among School-going Indian Adolescents
Indian Pediatr
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2019 Jan; 56(1): 33-36
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ABSTRACT
Objective:
To estimate incidence of side effects after weekly iron and folic acidsupplementation (WIFS) in Delhi and Haryana.Methods:
In this cross-sectional school-based study, data were collected from 4,183 adolescents on WIFS consumption and sideeffects experienced first time of receipt of WIFS (week 1), and in last two consecutive weeks(week 2,3). Week 3 was 48 hours preceding the survey.Results:
WIFS consumption in week1, 2 and 3 was 85%, 63% and 52%, respectively. Side effects reported were highest in firstweek (25%) and reduced to 7% (week 2) and 5% (week 3). Side effects most reported wereabdominal pain (80%) and nausea (10%). Adolescents (45%) who faced a side-effect in week1 did not consume WIFS in subsequent week.Conclusion:
Incidence of side effects was low,but it affected compliance. Positive reinforcement to students who face side effects requiresstrengthening by teachers.
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IMSEAR (Asia Sudoriental)
Tipo de estudio:
Estudio de incidencia
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Indian Pediatr
Año:
2019
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