Knowledge, attitudes, and practices towards iron deficiency anemia among paramedical college staff and students in a Saudi university: an online cross-sectional survey

Despite the adequate knowledge and the favorable attitudes, both staff and students demonstrated suboptimal dietary behavior to prevent IDA. A significant gender-based difference in IDA prevalence was found among students, suggesting that awareness alone may not ensure consistent preventive behaviors across genders. These findings highlight modifiable gaps that merit further research to guide educational initiatives aimed at reducing IDA risk in academic populations.