A Study to Assess the Effectiveness of Mint Leaf Chutney Administration on Improving Iron Deficiency Anemia Among Adolescent Girls in Selected Pre-University Colleges at Kolar

Year : 2025 | Volume : 15 | 03 | Page :
    By

    Boya Chandrika,

  1. Assistant Professor, Department of Child Health Nursing, Goutham College of Nursing, Karnataka, India

Abstract

Iron deficiency anemia remains a prevalent nutritional disorder among adolescent girls, particularly in developing regions. This study aimed to assess the effectiveness of mint leaves chutney in improving iron deficiency anemia among adolescent girls in selected pre-university colleges at Kolar. A quasi-experimental research design was adopted, involving 60 adolescent girls aged 15–18 years who were screened and found to be anemic based on their hemoglobin levels. Participants were selected using purposive sampling and divided into experimental and control groups. The experimental group received 50 grams of freshly prepared mint leaves chutney daily for a period of 60 days, while the control group continued with their regular diet without supplementation. Hemoglobin levels were measured before and after the intervention using a standardized cyanmethemoglobin method. Data were analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics. The results revealed a significant improvement in the mean hemoglobin levels of the experimental group compared to the control group (p < 0.05). The increase in hemoglobin concentration among participants in the experimental group suggests that mint leaves chutney, rich in iron and vitamin C, plays a beneficial role in enhancing iron absorption and correcting iron deficiency anemia. The findings support the incorporation of locally available, iron-rich dietary interventions such as mint chutney into adolescent nutrition programs. This study highlights the importance of promoting culturally acceptable and cost-effective dietary solutions to address nutritional anemia in resource-limited settings.

Keywords: Iron deficiency anemia, mint leaves chutney, adolescent girls, hemoglobin, nutritional intervention, Kolar

How to cite this article:
Boya Chandrika. A Study to Assess the Effectiveness of Mint Leaf Chutney Administration on Improving Iron Deficiency Anemia Among Adolescent Girls in Selected Pre-University Colleges at Kolar. Journal of Nursing Science & Practice. 2025; 15(03):-.
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Boya Chandrika. A Study to Assess the Effectiveness of Mint Leaf Chutney Administration on Improving Iron Deficiency Anemia Among Adolescent Girls in Selected Pre-University Colleges at Kolar. Journal of Nursing Science & Practice. 2025; 15(03):-. Available from: https://journals.stmjournals.com/jonsp/article=2025/view=245957


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Ahead of Print Subscription Original Research
Volume 15
03
Received 26/08/2025
Accepted 24/09/2025
Published 22/10/2025
Publication Time 57 Days
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