Análise antropométrica e nutricional de pacientes adolescentes e adultos jovens com anemia falciforme

Abstract

Sickle-cell anemia (FA) is a hereditary genetic disease very common in Brazil and affects mainly the afro-descendant population. The point mutation in the beta globin alters the conformation of hemoglobin, making it falcized and compromising the functioning of multiple organs. When diagnosed early and treated properly, mortality rates drop significantly. Proper nutrition of the sickle cell patient is one way to avoid the clinical complications common to this disease, such as the seizures and infections. Knowing the importance of a good nutritional status of the patient with sickle cell anemia, this study aims to evaluate anthropometric profile, food consumption and nutritional status of adolescents and young adults with Sickle Cell Anemia in Sergipe. The design was transversal, descriptive and was performed at the Pediatric Hematology Service of the University Hospital of the Federal University of Sergipe, covering patients with AF above 14 years of age. The evaluation was carried out through a structured questionnaire on socio-demographic and disease-related data, as well as a 24-hour food recall, anthropometric measurements and the IPAQ-short version of the WHO questionnaire to verify the level of physical activity. Our sample consisted of 12 patients, predominantly (N = 11) self-declared black / brown. In the last year, about 41.67% (N = 5) were hospitalized due to health problems. About 33.33% (n = 4) had a nutritional diagnosis of non-eutrophy. There is also some level of inadequate intake of macro and micronutrients by the patients in the sample