Prevalence of Iron Deficiency Anemia among Schools Adolescents in Bani Al-Harith District, Sana’a City -Yemen
Background: Globally, Iron deficiency anemia (IDA) is a common nutritional disorder and represents a significant public health concern, especially for adolescents in developing nations such as Yemen. This study aimed to assess the prevalence of IDA among adolescent students in Omar bin Abdul Aziz and Al-Fajr Al-Jadeed schools in Bani Al-Harith District, Sana’a City, Yemen. Materials and methods: This cross-sectional study included 358 adolescent students and was conducted from 2024 to 2025. Blood samples were examined for IDA using iron profile tests and complete blood count (CBC) using automated methods. The collected data were recorded in a pre-designed questionnaire and analyzed using SPSS version 24. Results: Among 358 adolescents, there were 217 (60.6%) males and 141(39.4%) females, aged 11–19 years. The rate of IDA was 53 (14.8%), of whom 45 (84.9%) were female and 8 (15.1%) were male. Statistical analysis showed a highly significant relationship (p < 0.0001) between the occurrence of IDA among adolescent students and excessive menstruation, overcrowcrowding, and low family income. Conclusion: The rate of IDA was higher in female than in male adolescent students in schools in Sana’a City, Yemen, which might be worsened by insufficient health awareness, poor nutrition, and behavioral factors.
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