Cross-sectional study identifies associations of dietary patterns and iron consumption with anemia in adolescent girls, suggesting needed interventions.
Key Points
Dietary patterns significantly contribute to the incidence of anemia among adolescent girls, indicating preventive measures are necessary.
The study found significant associations between nutritional status and iron tablet consumption, with p-values of 0.006 and 0.009 respectively.
Conducted as a cross-sectional study with 72 participants, findings highlight key areas for intervention to combat anemia prevalence.
Improving dietary habits aligned with regular iron supplementation may effectively decrease anemia rates in this population.