Consumption Pattern of Tea is associated with Serum Ferritin Levels of Women of Childbearing Age in Nandi County, Kenya: A Cross-sectional Study

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dc.contributor.authorNyakundia, Patrick Nyamemba
dc.contributor.authorKiio, Juliana
dc.contributor.authorMunyaka, Ann Wambui
dc.contributor.authorGalgalo, Dahabo Adi
dc.contributor.authorLohner, Szimonetta
dc.date.accessioned2024-01-23T06:20:32Z
dc.date.available2024-01-23T06:20:32Z
dc.date.issued2024
dc.descriptionArticleen_US
dc.description.abstractIntroduction: Tea consumption with meals affects iron absorption increasing the risk of iron deficiency. Our study investigated the association between tea consumption patterns and serum ferritin levels among women of childbearing age (WCA) in Nandi County, Kenya. Methods: We conducted a cross-sectional analytical study among 160 WCA selected using a systematic random sampling technique from Kapsabet Ward. Information on tea consumption practices was gathered using a researcher-administered questionnaire, and serum ferritin and C-reactive protein were measured. We assessed associations between tea consumption and iron status of respondents by multivariable regression analysis, adjusting for potential confounders, including parasitic infections and recent severe blood losses. Results: The prevalence of anaemia and iron deficiency among the study participants were 86.2% and 45%, respectively. Majority (90.6%) of the respondents consumed tea or coffee, with an infusion time of more than 5 minutes (60.0%) and a moderate tea strength (64.1%), within 1-hr before or after meals. Iron deficiency was associated the number of teacups consumed (adjusted odds ratio = 7.282, 95% CI = 3.580-14.812). Conclusion: High tea consumption is positively associated with iron deficiency among WCA. Lower tea infusion strength, shorter tea infusion duration, and a lower number of teacups overall consumed, as well as consuming tea one hour before or after meals instead of with meals may be recommended for better outcomes in iron status among WCA.en_US
dc.identifier.citationNyakundi, P. N., Kiio, J., Munyaka, A. W., Galgalo, D. A., & Lohner, S. (2024). Consumption Pattern of Tea is associated with Serum Ferritin Levels of Women of Childbearing Age in Nandi County, Kenya: A Cross-sectional Study. Annals of nutrition & metabolism.en_US
dc.identifier.issn1421-9697
dc.identifier.urihttps://ir-library.ku.ac.ke/handle/123456789/27304
dc.language.isoenen_US
dc.publisherS. Karger AG, Baseen_US
dc.subjectserum ferritinen_US
dc.subjecttea consumption patternsen_US
dc.subjectpolyphenolsen_US
dc.subjectiron statusen_US
dc.subjectwomen of childbearing ageen_US
dc.titleConsumption Pattern of Tea is associated with Serum Ferritin Levels of Women of Childbearing Age in Nandi County, Kenya: A Cross-sectional Studyen_US
dc.typeArticleen_US
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