This research proposal aims to study the prevalence of anemia among adolescent girls in slum areas of eastern Nepal. It notes that anemia is a common public health problem in Nepal, especially among adolescents. The objectives are to determine the prevalence of anemia and examine its association with demographic variables. The study will use a descriptive, cross-sectional design with multistage sampling of adolescent girls aged 10-19 in selected slums. Hemoglobin levels will be measured to determine anemia. Data collection tools include questionnaires and a hemoglobinometer. Analysis will include measures of central tendency, chi-square tests, and examine relationships between anemia and factors like age, education, economic status, and access to health services. Results could help

1. Research
proposal
Group “5”
Angira Chy, Bishnu Mainali,
Durga Chaulagai, Ranjana Chy,
Rashmi Niroula, TulshaDahal

2. Research Title
PREVALENCE OF ANAEMIA
AMONG THE ADOLESCENT GIRLS
IN SLUM AREA OF EASTERN
NEPAL

3. Significance of the study
 Number of interventions have been put in place to
address anemia in women.
 It is a common public health problem in Nepal.
 Anemia is one of the most prevalent conditions (4260%) among adolescent in Nepal.
 A few studies carried out among adolescent girls in
Nepal. So this study may help to some extent in policy
making and programme implementation

4. Objectives
To find out prevalence of anemia among
the adolescent girls in slum area of eastern
Nepal
To find out association between prevalence
of anemia and selected demographical
variables.

5. Hypothesis
H0 :There is no association between anemia and
selected demographical variables.
H1 : There is association between anemia and selected
demographical variables.

6. Variables
Dependent variables
 Anaemia
Independent variables
 Age
 Economic status
 Educational status / literacy
 Occupation
 Type of Family
 Cultural practice
 Availability of health services

7. Measurement of variables
Variables
Operational definition
Scale of measurement
Age
Age at completed year
Numerical, discrete
Education
Completed year of schooling of respondent.
Based on modified Kupuswami’s scale
Ordinal
Occupation
Occupation of respondent based on modified
Kupuswami’s scale
Categorical
Income
Average monthly income of the family from
all sources in Nepali currency
Numerical
Type of Family
Categorical, nominal
Marital status
Categorical, nominal
Socioeconomic
status
Classified a/c to modified Kupuswami’s scale
Ordinal

8. Conceptual framework
Economic
Status
Age
Availability
of Health services
Education
Anemia
Cultural Practice
Occupation
Type of Family

9. Methodology
Study design
 Descriptive and cross-sectional
Study area
 Slum area of selected municipality of Eastern Nepal
Study population
 The total adolescent of slum community living in
selected municipality

10. Methodology……
Sampling frame
 List of all adolescents of slum area of selected
municipality
Sampling unit
 Sampling unit was taken as individual adolescent
aged between 10-19 years.
Sample size
 Using formula 4pq/L2

11. Methodology……
Sampling method
 Multistage sampling
Eastern Nepal
Municipality
Ward
Slum area

12. Methodology……
Data Tools and Techniques: Semi-structured questionnaires will be used for
interview, haemoglobinometer will be used for Hb
test.
Validity of tools : Pre-testing of tools will be done before the data
collection in the similar setting.
 Analysis of Data: Mean, Median, S.D. Chi square
test

13. Delimitation of study
Adolescent girls from 10 to 19 years only from
selected slum area will be included in the study.

14. Inclusion criteria
 Only adolescent girls who comes direct contact
with us during data collection period.
Permanent resident at least 3 months in
selected slum area.

15. Ethical consideration
 Informed consent and assent will be obtained
from adolescent girls and parents respectively,
who are in direct contact.
 Details about confidentiality and data that are
used for research will only be mentioned in front
of the questionnaire.

16. Work Plan
Month
Identification of Problems
Literature review
Proposal development
Proposal finalization
Data Collection
Data analysis and interpretation
Report writing
Report finalization
Dissemination at BPKIHS
Chaitra
Baisakh Jestha
Asar

17. Budgeting
Budget Item
Total budget (NRs)
Stationaries
5,000
Printing cost
30,000
Training to data enumerators
30,000
Hemoglobinometer and test kit
30,000
Transportation
30,000
Allowances for data enumerators
60,000
Refreshment
50,000
Internet
5,000
Miscellaneous
10,000
Total
250,000

18. Oral Informed Consent
Namaste! My name is ____________________________ and I am a student from BP KOIRALA INSTITUTE OF
HEALTH SCIENCES. We are conducting a study that collects information on the factors affecting anemia. In this
interview we will ask you a number of questions related to the topic. We would very much appreciate your
participation in this study. The information you provided will help the concerned program managers to improve
the overall health services in the country. This questionnaire usually takes about half an hour to complete.
Whatever information you provide will be kept strictly confidential and no information identifying you will ever
be released to anyone outside of this information-collection activity.
Participation in this study is voluntary, and you can choose not to answer any individual question or all of the
questions. You may also stop the interview completely at any time you wish without any consequences at all.
However, we hope that you will participate in this study and provide correct information to all the questions.
At this time, do you want to ask me anything about the purpose or content of this interview?
May I begin the interview now?
Signature of the Interviewer: ________________________________
Date: ________/________/________
Day
Month
Year
Respondent agrees to be interviewed ...………….
Signature of the Respondent ____________________________
Respondent does not agree to be interviewed ….. …..
(End Interview)

19. QUESTIONNAIRE
SECTION -A: DEMOGRAPHIC INFORMATION
1) Age : ………Yrs
2) Marital status
a) Unmarried ( )
b) Married ( )
3) Education: ………class (passed)
4) Occupation
a) Unemployment ( )
b) Unskilled worker ( )
c) Semi skilled worker ( )
d)Skilled worker
e) Shop owner/ Farmer ( ) f) Semi profession
g) Profession
( )

21. Thank you