Anemia status and its determinants among reproductive-age women in Tanzania: A multi-level analysis of Tanzanian demographic and health survey data
The findings of the study showed that anemia is a severe public health issue among women of reproductive age in Tanzania, affecting more than four in ten women. Interventions targeting the improvement of nutrition, access to healthcare services, and education on anemia prevention and management should be prioritized to reduce the burden of anemia effectively.
Authors
- Beshada Zerfu Woldegeorgis (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4758-0092)
- Amanuel Yosef Gebrekidan (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0960-3759)
- Yordanos Sisay Asgedom (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5226-1200)
- Gizachew Ambaw Kassie (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0736-5769)
- Aklilu Habte Hailegebireal
- Getachew Asmare Adella
- Kirubel Eshetu Haile (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1303-6761)
Institutions
- Auckland University of Technology (NZ)
- Wolaita Sodo University (ET)
- Wachemo University
Publication Details
- Journal
- PLoS ONE
- Published
- 2024-11-18
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0311105
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Iron Metabolism and Disorders
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.45