Presenter Status
Resident/Psychology Intern
Abstract Type
Research
Primary Mentor
Dr. Lauren Amos
Start Date
13-5-2025 11:30 AM
End Date
13-5-2025 1:30 PM
Presentation Type
Poster Presentation
Description
Iron deficiency is an important, but often minimized issue among adolescent females. While treat with oral iron is generally first-line treatment, IV iron has been shown to be safe and effective. Our study looks at adherence and barriers to oral iron treatment and assesses current use of IV iron for iron deficiency at Children's Mercy, in hopes of helping move towards utilizing the most beneficial treatment for each individual patient.
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Adherence to Oral Iron in Adolescent Females with Iron Deficiency Secondary to Heavy Menstrual Bleeding
Iron deficiency is an important, but often minimized issue among adolescent females. While treat with oral iron is generally first-line treatment, IV iron has been shown to be safe and effective. Our study looks at adherence and barriers to oral iron treatment and assesses current use of IV iron for iron deficiency at Children's Mercy, in hopes of helping move towards utilizing the most beneficial treatment for each individual patient.
