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Food Habits And Cultural Influences On Anemia Prevalence Among Female Students Of Maniba Bhula Nursing College

Author(s) Ms. MAYURI SURESHBHAI RABARI, Dr. RANI SHETTY
Country India
Abstract ABSTRACT
Introduction: Anemia remains a major public health issue among adolescent and young adult females, especially in developing regions where dietary habits and cultural practices influence nutritional intake. Understanding the impact of food habits and cultural factors on anemia is essential to developing effective preventive strategies. Aim: The study aimed to assess the prevalence of anemia and to determine the influence of food habits, cultural factors, and selected socio-demographic variables among female students of Maniba Bhula Nursing College. Method: A quantitative, cross- sectional survey design was adopted. The study was conducted at Maniba Bhula Nursing College, including total 355 female students who consented to participate. Non-probability convenience sampling technique was used, and the sample size was determined based on the thumb rule. Data were collected using a structured questionnaire comprising three sections: socio-demographic information, menstrual and health history,
and physical and physiological parameters. Additional tools included a food habit questionnaire and a cultural influence questionnaire. The collected data were analyzed by using descriptive and inferential statistics. Result: Findings of the study shows that 54% female students were having anemia. The mean food habit score was 59.35 ± 5.13, and the mean cultural influence score was 43.65 ±
4.23. The mean hemoglobin level among anemic students was 10.51 ± 1.18 g/dl, with a mean BMI of 20.29 ± 4.85. A low positive correlation (r = 0.146, p = 0.044) was found between food habits and cultural influences. Significant associations were observed between anemia prevalence and selected socio-demographic factors such as education, family income, and menstrual characteristics. Hence it
concluded that the study highlights a moderate prevalence of anemia among nursing students, influenced by dietary patterns and cultural practices. Health education and nutritional interventions are essential to improve awareness and reduce anemia incidence in this population.
Keywords Anemia, Food habits, Cultural influences, Female students, Iron deficiency, Nursing college
Field Medical / Pharmacy
Published In Volume 8, Issue 1, January-February 2026
Published On 2026-01-04
DOI https://doi.org/10.36948/ijfmr.2026.v08i01.65651
Short DOI https://doi.org/hbhsh7
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