“FACTORS RELATED TO THE RECOVERY OF IRON DEFICIENCY ANEMIA IN CHILDREN IN THE CRED SERVICE OF A HEALTH FACILITY”

CHILDREN'S IRON DEFICIENCY ANEMIA

Abstract

Objective. To determine the factors related to the recovery of iron deficiency anemia in children under three years of age attending the Growth and Development Control service of the Cerro Candela Health Center, Lima 2018-2019. Method. Quantitative type, observational design, correlational, cross-sectional, with a systematic probability sampling of 90 parents of children with anemia; from the CRED service. Using the survey method, questionnaire instrument validated by five expert judges and pilot test of 11 parents (reliability p<0.05); for the analysis of frequency tables and percentages were applied, for the inference analysis the hypothesis was contrasted with Chi-square statistical test at 95% confidence analyzing the relationship between recovery and related factors. Results. For the socioeconomic factors the Chi-square test detected a significant relationship (Sig=0.025) between recovery and sex of the child; for environmental factors and child recovery from anemia (Sig values greater than 0.05), there was no significant relationship; while for nutritional factors a significant relationship was found (Sig=0. 013) between recovery and the child's consumption of foods rich in iron, red meat, liver, stews, etc.; there was also a significant relationship (Sig=0.002) between recovery from anemia and the child having CRED; finally, for cultural factors there was a significant relationship (Sig=0.001) between recovery and the concept of anemia. Conclusion. There are related factors in the recovery of iron deficiency anemia in children under three years of age attending the Growth and Development Control service of the Cerro Candela Health Center, Lima 2018-2019.