Archives of Infectious Diseases & Therapy(AIDT)

Department of Biological, Environmental and Occupational Health, School of Public Health, University Ghana, Legon, Accra, Ghana

Publications

• Research Article   
  Predictors of Anaemia Among Tertiary Level Students
  Author(s): Williams Ampadu Oduro* and Deborah Emmanuel Incoom
  
  Objectives: Anaemia is a widespread public health issue that affects young adults and can impair physical and cognitive performance. This study aimed to determine the prevalence and predictors of anaemia among students of Cape Coast Technical University, with particular focus on socio-demographic, lifestyle, dietary, environmental, and hygiene-related factors. Study Design: Cross-sectional study. Methods: A total of 400 first-year students were recruited using purposive and random sampling. Data were collected through structured questionnaires, and haemoglobin levels were measured to determine anaemia status. Descriptive statistics were used to estimate prevalence, while multivariate analysis was conducted to identify independent predictors of anaemia. Results: The prevalence of anaemia w.. Read More»
  

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