Knowledge and practices on anaemia among women of reproductive age in India

Meena Samant; Amita SINHA; Divya Suman; Amrita Saxena; Bhavika Chauhan; Kanchan Rani

doi:10.6026/973206300212799

journal article Aug 31, 2025

Knowledge and practices on anaemia among women of reproductive age in India

Meena Samant Amita SINHA Divya Suman Amrita Saxena Bhavika Chauhan Kanchan Rani

Bioinformation Vol. 21 No. 08 pp. 2799-2802 · Biomedical Informatics

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Abstract

Anaemia is a major public health challenge in India, with NFHS-5 reporting over 57% prevalence among reproductive-age women. Therefore, it is of interest to assess knowledge, attitudes and practices (KAP) regarding anaemia among 1,460 women from six Indian states using a structured FOGSI questionnaire. While most participants recognized anaemia as a blood deficiency, misconceptions about its causes, symptoms and prevention persisted. Although 79.8% supported iron supplementation, only 29.5% reported regular treatment practices and awareness of dietary and micronutrient factors remained low. Comprehensive community-based education beyond iron tablets is crucial to bridge the knowledge-practice gap and reduce anaemia burden.

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Published: Aug 31, 2025
Vol/Issue: 21(08)
Pages: 2799-2802

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1Department of Biosciences, Jamia Millia Islamia, Jamia Nagar, New Delhi - 110 025, India

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Meena Samant, Amita SINHA, Divya Suman, et al. (2025). Knowledge and practices on anaemia among women of reproductive age in India. Bioinformation, 21(08), 2799-2802. https://doi.org/10.6026/973206300212799

Knowledge and practices on anaemia among women of reproductive age in India

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