Exploring the gaps and gains: a comprehensive study on knowledge, attitude, practices, and prescribing trends related to anaemia among in-patients
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https://doi.org/10.15587/2519-4852.2025.326900Keywords:
anaemia, attitude, haemoglobin, knowledge, practice, prescribing patternAbstract
Anaemia refers to the common blood disorder that affects around one-third of the world's population. Infection risk is raised due to a lack of knowledge about anaemia.
The aim of the study: The aim of the study is to examine patient knowledge, attitude, practice, and prescription trends regarding anaemia among patients. Also, to identify a correlation between haemoglobin levels and KAP score among patients.
Materials and methods: A prospective observational study was carried out in 133 in-patients admitted to SVIMS Hospital, General Medicine department diagnosed with anaemia for 6 months. Patient data were gathered through a review of their medical case records to evaluate prescribing patterns, while a structured and validated questionnaire was used to conduct face-to-face interviews with the patients, aiming to assess their knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding anaemia.
Results: Males comprised 38 (29%) and females 95 (71%). For microcytic hypochromic anaemia, Tablet. Ferrous fumarate with tablet folic acid and Inj. Eldervit were prescribed 64 times. Vitamins and folic acid (23 prescriptions). KAP scores were linked to haemoglobin. Hb levels were inversely connected with patients' knowledge scores (p < 0.05). Highly conclusive, patients' attitude assessments and Hb levels were positively correlated (p < 0.05). Practice score and Hb levels correlated positively (p < 0.05).
Conclusions: According to this study, anaemic individuals' medicine prescription behaviours should be monitored. Anaemia awareness should be enhanced
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