Factors associated with the continuity of anemia in children attended at the first level of care

Factores asociados a la continuidad de la anemia en niños atendidos en primer nivel de atención

Authors

  • Rocío Katherine Solis-Díaz Universidad Nacional Mayor de San Marcos (UNMSM). Lima, Perú.
  • Ronald Espíritu Ayala-Mendívil Universidad Nacional Mayor de San Marcos (UNMSM). Lima, Perú.

Abstract

Objective. To identify factors associated with the continuity of anemia in children attended at the first level of care. Materials and Methods. Quantitative, observational, correlational, and cross-sectional study. The sample consisted of 90 children aged 6 to 36 months with a diagnosis of anemia, attended at the Growth and Development Service (CRED) in a first level of care facility in the district of San Martin de Porres, Lima. Hemoglobin levels were taken from a secondary source and the other variables were collected using a validated questionnaire. Results. Ninety children of both sexes participated, with a median age of 12 months (Min. 6, Max. 36, Q1: 12, Q3: 24, IQR: 12). There was a significant association between sex and continuity of anemia in children [p=0.045, OR=3.073 (95%CI: 0.992-9.520)]. Continuity of anemia in children was associated with treatment compliance [p<0.001; OR=17.287 (95%CI: 4.886-61.154)], with CRED control [p<0.001; OR=8.8 (95%CI: 2.521-30.718)] and with mother's knowledge of anemia [p=0.005; OR= 5.50 (95%CI: 1.517-19.939)]. Conclusions: Factors associated with the continuity of anemia in children are non-compliance with anemia treatment, non-attendance at child growth and development control, as well as the mother's lack of knowledge about anemia. Health facilities at the first level of care should intervene in the above factors as part of the fight against anemia.

Author Biographies

Rocío Katherine Solis-Díaz, Universidad Nacional Mayor de San Marcos (UNMSM). Lima, Perú.

Universidad Nacional Mayor de San Marcos (UNMSM). Lima, Perú. Lic. En Enfermería, Esp. Cuidado Integral Infantil.  

Ronald Espíritu Ayala-Mendívil, Universidad Nacional Mayor de San Marcos (UNMSM). Lima, Perú.

Universidad Nacional Mayor de San Marcos (UNMSM). Lima, Perú. Médico Cirujano, Magister en Salud Pública, Doctor en Medicina.

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2024-12-20

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Solis-Díaz, R. K., & Ayala-Mendívil, R. E. (2024). Factors associated with the continuity of anemia in children attended at the first level of care: Factores asociados a la continuidad de la anemia en niños atendidos en primer nivel de atención. Peruvian Journal of Health Care and Global Health, 8(2), 89–94. Retrieved from http://revista.uch.edu.pe/index.php/hgh/article/view/302

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Vol. 8 No. 2 (2024)

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