Effectiveness of Structured Teaching Program on Knowledge Regarding Prevention of Iron Deficiency Anemia Among Adolescent Girls

Nikita Deoraoji Mohije, Dr. Arti Wasnik, Punam Gopal Solanke

Abstract: Anemia is defined as an abnormal reduction in the number of circulating red blood cells, the quantity of hemoglobin and the volume of packed red cells in a given unit of blood. The etiology of anemia is the result of a wide variety of causes that can be isolated, but more often coexist. Iron deficiency has been the prominent cause for onset of anemia, whereas other causes identified include heavy blood loss as a result of menstruation, or parasite infections such as hookworms, schistosomiasis. The most prevalent nutritional condition worldwide is anemia. The life period between 10-19 years is specified according to the WHO teenage age group. The prevalence of anemia among teenage girls in India was 56 percent, which at any point of time amounts to an average of 64 million girls. WHO graded the hemoglobin level 10 g/dl is considered as mild iron deficiency anemia, hemoglobin between 7 g/dl to 10 g/dl is considered as moderate iron deficiency anemia and hemoglobin less than 7 g/dl is considered as severe iron deficiency anemia. When the number of red blood cells is reduced or the amount of hemoglobin in them is low, the blood cannot carry an adequate supply of oxygen. An inadequate supply of oxygen in the tissues produces the symptoms of anemia. A study title "Effectiveness of structured teaching program on knowledge regarding prevention of iron deficiency anemia among adolescent girls". Has been carried out as a partial fulfillment required for being awarded the degree of the Master of science in Nursing under the Maharashtra University of health science, Nashik Maharashtra.

Keywords: Structured teaching program, knowledge, prevention, iron deficiency anemia, adolescent girls

How to Cite?: Nikita Deoraoji Mohije, Dr. Arti Wasnik, Punam Gopal Solanke, "Effectiveness of Structured Teaching Program on Knowledge Regarding Prevention of Iron Deficiency Anemia Among Adolescent Girls", Volume 14 Issue 12, December 2025, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 2326-2330, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=SR251227085705, DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.21275/SR251227085705