Magnitude of Anemia in Geriatric Population Visiting Outpatient Department at the University of Gondar Referral Hospital, Northwest Ethiopia: Implication for Community-Based Screening
Joint Authors
Melku, Mulugeta
Workineh, Meseret
Terefe, Betelihem
Getaneh, Zegeye
Asefa, Wondimu
Mohamednur, Ahmed
Getachew, Tesfahun
Bazezew, Bayechish
Biadgo, Belete
Damtie, Debasu
Enawgaw, Bamlaku
Source
Current Gerontology and Geriatrics Research
Issue
Vol. 2018, Issue 2018 (31 Dec. 2018), pp.1-8, 8 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2018-01-08
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
8
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Objective.
This study is aimed at assessing the magnitude and its associated factors of anemia in geriatric population visiting outpatient department at the University of Gondar referral hospital, northwest Ethiopia.
Method.
A cross-sectional study was conducted among elder patients in Gondar town, North Gondar District, in May 2013.
A total of 200 randomly selected geriatric population participated in the study.
Summary statistics were computed and presented in tables and figure.
Both bivariate and multivariable binary logistic regression were fitted to identify associated factors.
A P value < 0.05 was considered as statistically significant.
Result.
The median age of the study participants was 65 years (Interquartile range (IQR): 8 years).
The prevalence of anemia in the geriatric patients was 54.5% (n=109), of which 61.5% (n=67) were males.
Mild type anemia was predominant, 55.96% (n=61).
Geriatric patients with an elevated erythrocyte sedimentation rate (AOR = 9.04, 95% CI: 4.2–19.7) and who are vegetarians (AOR = 2.2, 95% CI: 1.03–4.71) were at high risk of developing anemia.
Conclusion.
The magnitude of anemia was high in geriatrics.
Mild anemia was the predominant type.
Vegetarians and geriatrics with elevated erythrocyte sedimentation rate were more likely to develop anemia.
Hence, early diagnosis and management of anemia have paramount importance to prevent adverse outcomes in geriatrics.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Melku, Mulugeta& Asefa, Wondimu& Mohamednur, Ahmed& Getachew, Tesfahun& Bazezew, Bayechish& Workineh, Meseret…[et al.]. 2018. Magnitude of Anemia in Geriatric Population Visiting Outpatient Department at the University of Gondar Referral Hospital, Northwest Ethiopia: Implication for Community-Based Screening. Current Gerontology and Geriatrics Research،Vol. 2018, no. 2018, pp.1-8.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Melku, Mulugeta…[et al.]. Magnitude of Anemia in Geriatric Population Visiting Outpatient Department at the University of Gondar Referral Hospital, Northwest Ethiopia: Implication for Community-Based Screening. Current Gerontology and Geriatrics Research No. 2018 (2018), pp.1-8.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Melku, Mulugeta& Asefa, Wondimu& Mohamednur, Ahmed& Getachew, Tesfahun& Bazezew, Bayechish& Workineh, Meseret…[et al.]. Magnitude of Anemia in Geriatric Population Visiting Outpatient Department at the University of Gondar Referral Hospital, Northwest Ethiopia: Implication for Community-Based Screening. Current Gerontology and Geriatrics Research. 2018. Vol. 2018, no. 2018, pp.1-8.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1130515
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1130515