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Abstract

Background

Anaemia is a significant health epidemic affecting all age groups, especially adults. This study aimed to identify the impact of cognitive impairment and depression levels according to potential risk factors among young anaemic adults.

Materials and Methods

A cross-sectional study was conducted among 546 adults aged 17-25 years. Haemoglobin levels were measured using Sahli's method. Socio-demographic and risk factor data were collected a questionnaire. Depression and cognitive impairment levels were assessed using the Patient Depression Questionnaire-9 (PDQ-9) and the Cognitive Assessment Questionnaire (CAQ), respectively. ANOVA and Spearman's correlation were used to explore the relationship between anaemia, cognitive impairment, and depression levels. The mean age of participants was 19.41 years (SD = 1.47). Gender distribution included 204 males (mean age = 19.2 years, SD = 1.4) and 342 females (mean age = 19.5 years, SD = 1.5).

Results

The overall prevalence of anaemia was 73.2%, with 29.4% males and 43.7% females. Most anaemic patients (52.3%) had a mild degree of anaemia. Among anaemic patients, 48.25% experienced forgetfulness, 44.25% had distractibility, 25.7% had false triggering, and 16.2% reported no cognitive issues. About 37.2% of anaemic patients fell under minimal depression.

Conclusion

The study concludes that there is a significant impact of anaemia on cognitive impairment and depression levels among young adults. Therefore, raising awareness about anaemia in young adults is crucial to prevent complications later in adulthood and during pregnancy.

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Impact of Anaemia on Cognitive Impairment and Depression Levels Among Young Adults: A Cross-sectional Study Highlighting Gender Disparities
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Keywords: Anaemia ; cognitive impairment ; young adults ; depression ; haemoglobin

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