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    Adherencia al Tratamiento de la Anemia con Fumarato Ferroso Microencapsulado
    (Elsevier BV, 2009) C. CINTHYA URQUIDI B; HÉCTOR MEJÍA S; CLAUDIA VERA A
    Objective: To evaluate the adherence to treatment of anemia through the percentage of response with ferrous fumarate, in comparison to ferrous sulfate drops after two months of treatment. Study Design: randomized controlled clinical trial. Intervention: ferrous sulfate drops and microencapsulated ferrous fumarate sprinkles. Methods: 128 Children (age 6-24 months) were enrolled and randomized to ferrous sulfate drops group or ferrous fumarate group. Capillary blood samples taken at the baseline and final visits were obtained from a finger prick in order to asses hemoglobin values. Compliance was also measured. Results: Successful treatment of anemia (hemoglobin > 13,6 g/dl) occurred in 54% of the sprinkles group and in 22% of the drops group (p < 0,05). The positive response to treatment was higher in the experimental group (91%) than the control group (71%) (p < 0,05). The rate of compliance was 55% in the control group and 76% in the experimental group. The mean hemoglobin levels increases significantly in each group from baseline to the final visit. Conclusion: The use of microencapsulated ferrous fumarate increased the adherence to treatment and reduced the rates of anemia significantly in high risk pediatric population. The implementation of this new intervention by health programs will enhance over 33% the benefits of supplementation.
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    Prevalencia de Anemia en niños de 6 a 24 meses de edad de tres Centros de Salud de la ciudad de La Paz
    (Elsevier BV, 2008) CINTHYA URQUIDI B; CLAUDIA VERA A; NOHEMI TRUJILLO B; HÉCTOR MEJÍA S
    Objetive: To determine the prevalence of anemia in children from three health centers of La Paz city. Design: Descriptive study. Methods: 114 children with ages between 6 to 24 months were enrolled. Capillary blood samples were obtained from a finger Prick with de use of aseptic standardized techniques; hemoglobin concentrations were measures immediately with a portable HemoCue. A cut off point adjusted for altitude was determinate for diagnosis (13.6 g/dl). Results: The prevalence of anemia in all of the health centres was 86.6%. In Bella Vista there was an 8% severe anemia, 10% Moderate anemia and 19% of mild anemia. In Chasquipampa 6% severe anemia, 11% and 12% moderate anemia and mild anemia respectively. In Villa Nuevo Potos, 4% severe anemia, 9% moderate and 20% mild anemia. The index of correlation of Spearman between the indicator tall for age and levels of hemoglobin was 0.2 (p=0.048). Conclusions: The high prevalence of anemia in children smaller than 2 years old, independently of gender, nutritional status and health center which they attend. Although the anemia has many causes, this high prevalence is suggestive that the diverse programs implemented for its control have not been effective.