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NCT Number: NCT04002466

Anemia Etiology Evaluation in Ethiopia

The AnemEE study is a population-based anemia etiology survey in six regions of Ethiopia. The primary aim of the study is to evaluate the relative contribution of risk factors for anemia among children, women of reproductive age, and adult men. The study data are intended to inform evidence-based decision-making on anemia control interventions.

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Key information

Conditions

Anemia Hematologic Diseases Hemic and Lymphatic Diseases

Age range

6 month–48 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Observational

Primary location

Addis Continental Institute of Public Health

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

About this study

The AnemEE study is a population-based cross-sectional survey of children (6-59 months), adult women of reproductive age (15-49 years) and adult males (15-49 years) in six regions of Ethiopia (Afar, Amhara, Tigray, Oromia, Southern Nations, Nationalities and Peoples' Region and Addis Ababa). The study will enroll approximately 5,100 participants and will be conducted in two survey rounds; one survey round in the Belg season and one survey round in the Meher season. All participants will have hemoglobin assessed and will have standardized questionnaires administered to assess sociodemographic, diet, morbidity, and other health/nutrition factors. All participants will also have assessments of anthropometric measures, malaria, and soil transmitted helminth infection. A subset of participants will also have serum ferritin, CRP, AGP, vitamin B12, and folate concentrations assessed. The study data will be used to determine the relative contributions of risk factors for anemia.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • Women of reproductive age
  • Female living in a selected household that has a woman 15-49 years of age
  • Aged 15-49 years
  • Adult Men
  • Male living in a selected household that has a woman 15-49 years of age
  • Aged 15-49 years
  • Children
  • Male or female child living in a selected household that has a woman 15-49 years of age
  • Aged 6-59 months

Exclusion criteria

  • Does not provide informed consent

Treatment and study plan

Risk factors for anemia

Other

Diet, iron, vitamin B12, folate, inflammation, soil transmitted helminth infection, malaria, other morbidities and other health/nutrition/sociodemographic factors

Primary outcomes

  1. Anemia

    Time frame: One day

    Hemoglobin concentration by sex and age (<11 g/dL for children; Hb <12 g/dL for non-pregnant adult women, <13 g/dL for adult men). Hemoglobin concentrations will be adjusted for altitude and smoking status.

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Harvard School of Public Health (HSPH)

Other

Collaborators

  • Addis Continental Institute of Public Health

Registry information

Official study title

Evaluation of Dietary Iron Intake, Anemia, and Iron Status Among Men, Women, and Children in Ethiopia

Acronym: AnemEE

Important dates

Study start
2019
Primary completion
2019
Study completion
2019
First posted
Jun 28, 2019
Registry last updated
Jul 28, 2020

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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