KIẾN THỨC, THÁI ĐỘ, THỰC HÀNH PHÒNG CHỐNG THIẾU MÁU DO THIẾU SẮT CỦA SINH VIÊN Y KHOA NĂM THỨ NHẤT VÀ NĂM THỨ BA TẠI TRƯỜNG ĐẠI HỌC Y - DƯỢC, ĐẠI HỌC THÁI NGUYÊN

Abstract

Aims: To assess the knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding the prevention of iron deficiency anaemia among first-year and third-year medical students at University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Thai Nguyen University in 2025.

Methods: This was a cross-sectional descriptive study of 892 first- and third-year medical students at the University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Thai Nguyen University. Data were collected using direct interview based on a pre-designed questionnaire.

Results: Overall, 87.8% of students had adequate knowledge regarding iron deficiency anaemia prevention, with no difference between first-year and third-year students. Positive attitudes were reported by 82.7% of students, with a higher proportion among third-year students (89.2%) compared to first-year students (77.0%). Appropriate preventive practices were observed in 62.8% of students and were considerably higher among third-year students than first-year students (76.1% versus 51.1%).

Conclusion: Medical students demonstrated relatively good knowledge and attitudes towards iron deficiency anaemia prevention; however, preventive practices remained limited, particularly among first-year students. Strengthening educational and health communication interventions is necessary to enhance preventive practices, especially in the early years of medical education.