Assess the effectiveness of orange juice with elemental iron Versus elemental iron supplementation to increase the level of haemoglobin on anaemia among adolescent Girls in selected Schools in Choolai, Chennai

The prevalence of adolescent anaemia is rapidly increasing all over the world at an alarming rate over the recent years. Anaemia affects the majority of population worldwide. The increase incidence of anaemia in developing countries follows the life style changes, low socio economics, dietary habits, etc. The consumption of orange juice is an influencing factor in improving blood haemoglobin level among anaemic adolescent girls. This study was done to identify the effectiveness of orange juice with elemental iron versus elemental iron supplementation to increase the level of haemoglobin on anaemia among adolescent Girls (10-14) years, in corporation Schools in Choolai, Chennai. An experimental study with pretest posttest control group research design was used and a sample of 60 adolescent girls (30 in experimental and 30 in control group) were selected by using simple random sampling technique. 50 ml of orange juice with elemental iron was given to the adolescent girls in experimental group after lunch daily for 14 days. The conceptual frame work was based on modified model of Wiedenbach’s helping Art of clinical nursing theory. The tool used for the study includes structured interview schedule and observation method using haemoglobino meter. The obtained data was analyzed by using descriptive and inferential statistics. The findings of the study showed that, mean haemoglobin in the experimental group was 9.84, and post-test mean haemoglobin was 10.98. t = 14.21, p = 0.001*** it was highly significant with confidence interval of 95% whereas in control group the pre-test mean haemoglobin was 9.96, and post-test mean haemoglobin was 10.44. t = 1.99, P = 0.05* it shows significant improvement in blood haemoglobin level after an intervention .Orange fruit is easy availability, palatability and improves the general wellbeing of the adolescent girls, and prevents them from developing future complications