Prevalence of Anemia in General Residence in Sam Khok District, Pathum Thani Province

Authors

  • Sirin Fongsiripaibul Division of Medical Technology, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, Pathum Thani University
  • Punnee Butthep Division of Medical Technology, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, Pathum Thani University

Keywords:

Anemia, Thalassemia, Prevalence, Risk factors, Sam Khok District, Pathum Thani Province

Abstract

Anemia is a global public health concern requiring targeted interventions across diverse age, sex, and ethnic groups. This study aimed to investigate the prevalence and associated factors of anemia among residents of Sam Khok District, Pathum Thani Province, Thailand. Sociodemographic data, anthropometric measurements, body mass index (BMI), and blood pressure were obtained through questionnaires. Blood and stool samples were collected from 110 participants, aged 35-74 years. Thalassemia screening was conducted using commercial GeBioKit–OF and GeBioKit–DCIP reagents. The overall prevalence of anemia was 30.0% (n=33/110), comprising 3.33% (n=3) in males and 33.33% (n=30) in females. Mean hemoglobin (Hb), hematocrit (Hct), mean corpuscular volume (MCV), mean corpuscular hemoglobin (MCH), and mean corpuscular hemoglobin concentration (MCHC) were significantly lower in anemic individuals (p<0.05). Positive results for OF+/DCIP–, OF–/DCIP+, and OF+/DCIP+ were found in 3 (2.73%), 24 (21.82%), and 8 (7.27%) participants, respectively, with each pattern showing a significant association with anemia (p=0.021, p=0.010, and p=0.025, respectively). Fecal occult blood testing yielded positive results in 14 of 69 participants (20.29%), of whom 2 (2.90%) had anemia. In conclusion, thalassemia was identified as a major factor associated with anemia in this population, while additional contributing factors included nutritional status and socioeconomic conditions. These findings should inform regional public health strategies for anemia prevention and control.

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2025-11-05

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Fongsiripaibul, S., & ฺButthep P. (2025). Prevalence of Anemia in General Residence in Sam Khok District, Pathum Thani Province. REGIONAL HEALTH PROMOTION CENTER 9 JOURNAL, 20(1), 249–262. retrieved from https://he02.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/RHPC9Journal/article/view/277518

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