Table 2 Perception and Management of Anaemia
From: Perception of childhood anaemia among mothers in Kumasi: a quantitative approach
Variables | Characteristics | (n = 207) | % |
|---|---|---|---|
Meaning of Anaemia | |||
Inadequate dietary intake | 62 | 27% | |
Low blood level | 120 | 62% | |
Loss of water from the body | 25 | 11% | |
Causes of Anaemia | |||
Poor feeding practices | 89 | 43% | |
Diarrhea | 9 | 5% | |
Loss of water from the body | 31 | 15% | |
Fever | 78 | 37% | |
Signs and symptoms of Anaemia | |||
Pale conjunctiva | 97 | 47% | |
A runny nose | 19 | 9% | |
Pale palm | 91 | 44% | |
Anemia prevention | |||
Adequate nutrition | 48 | 23% | |
Resorting to spiritual help | 10 | 5% | |
Giving the child enough water | 29 | 14% | |
Regular deworming | 40 | 19% | |
Early treatment of malaria | 29 | 14% | |
Exclusive breastfeeding | 52 | 25% | |
Management of Anaemia | |||
Take him/her to the hospital | 99 | 48% | |
Take him/her to the herbalist | 10 | 5% | |
Give him/her locally made preparation | 98 | 47% | |