scholarly journals Epidemiology of COVID-19 infection in young children under five years: A systematic review and meta-analysis

Vaccine ◽  
2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mejbah Uddin Bhuiyan ◽  
Eunice Stiboy ◽  
Md. Zakiul Hassan ◽  
Mei Chan ◽  
Md. Saiful Islam ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Young Children ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Children Under Five ◽  
Under Five

scholarly journals The global burden of sickle cell disease in children under five years of age: a systematic review and meta-analysis

2018 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Elizabeth Wastnedge ◽  
Donald Waters ◽  
Smruti Patel ◽  
Kathleen Morrison ◽  
Mei Yi Goh ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Sickle Cell Disease ◽  
Sickle Cell ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Global Burden ◽  
Cell Disease ◽  
Children Under Five ◽  
Under Five

PREVALENCE OF IRON-DEFICIENCY ANAEMIA IN BRAZILIAN CHILDREN UNDER FIVE YEARS OF AGE: A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW AND META-ANALYSIS

2020 ◽  
pp. 1-29
Author(s):  
Victor N.C. Silveira ◽  
Carolina A. Carvalho ◽  
Poliana C.A.F. Viola ◽  
Elma I.S. Magalhães ◽  
Luana L. Padilha ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Iron Deficiency ◽  
Low Income ◽  
Iron Deficiency Anaemia ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Deficiency Anaemia ◽  
Children Under Five ◽  
Under Five ◽  
Pooled Prevalence ◽  
Brazilian Children

Abstract Iron-deficiency anaemia is considered an important public health problem both in wealthier countries and in those of medium and low income, especially in children under five years of age. The shortage of studies with national representativity in medium income countries, such as Brazil, prevents the knowledge of the current situation and its associated factors. We conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis to estimate the pooled prevalence of iron-deficiency anaemia in Brazilian children under five years of age and determined the factors involved in the variability of the estimates of prevalence. We collected 57 studies from the databases MEDLINE, LILACS, and Web of Science, along with the reference lists of included articles. We contacted authors for unpublished data. We did not restrict publication timespan and language. This systematic review and meta-analysis were reported according to the guidelines by PRISMA. The pooled prevalence of anaemia in children under five years of age in Brazil was 40.2% (CI95%: 36.0-44.8). The age range of the child and the period of data collection were associated with the anaemia prevalence. The pooled prevalence of anaemia was higher in children under 24 month of age (53.5% vs 30.7%; p<0.001) and in studies with data collected before 2004 (51.8% vs 32.6%; p=0.001). The efforts made by Brazilian government were successful in the reduction of anaemia in children under five years old in Brazil in the evaluated period. However, prevalence remains beyond acceptable levels for this populational group.

scholarly journals Low Economic Class Might Predispose Children under Five Years of Age to Stunting in Ethiopia: Updates of Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

2020 ◽  
Vol 2020 ◽  
pp. 1-24
Author(s):  
Mesfin Wudu Kassaw ◽  
Aschalew Afework Bitew ◽  
Alemayehu Digssie Gebremariam ◽  
Netsanet Fentahun ◽  
Murat Açık ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Systematic Review ◽  
Publication Bias ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Public Health Problem ◽  
Wealth Index ◽  
Effect Sizes ◽  
Children Under Five ◽  
Under Five ◽  
Pooled Prevalence

Background. Malnutrition is major public health problem worldwide, particularly in developing countries including Ethiopia. In 2016, out of 667 million children under five years of age, 159 million were stunted worldwide. The prevalence of stunting has been decreasing greatly from 58% in 2000 to 44% in 2011 and 38% in 2016 in Ethiopia. However, the prevalence of stunting is still high and considered as public health problem for the country. The aim of this systematic review and meta-analysis is to assess the prevalence of stunting and its associations with wealth index among children under five years of age in Ethiopia. Methodology. The databases searched were MEDLINE, Scopus, HINARI, and grey literature studies. The studies’ qualities were assessed by two reviewers independently, and any controversy was handled by other reviewers using the Joanna Briggs Institute (JBI) critical appraisal checklist. The JBI checklist was used in assessing the risk of bias and method of measurement for both outcome and independent variables. Especially, the study design, study participants, definition of stunting, statistical methods used to identify the associations, results/data presentations, and odds ratios (ORs) with confidence intervals (CIs) were assessed. In the statistical analysis, the funnel plot, Egger’s test, and Begg’s test were used to assess publication bias. The I2 statistic, forest plot, and Cochran’s Q-test were used to deal with heterogeneity. Results. In this review, 35 studies were included to assess the pooled prevalence of stunting. Similarly, 16 studies were used to assess the estimated effect sizes of wealth index on stunting. In this meta-analysis, the pooled prevalence of stunting was 41.5% among children under five years of age, despite its considerable heterogeneity (I2 = 97.6%, p < 0.001 , Q = 1461.93). However, no publication bias was detected (Egger’s test p = 0.26 and Begg’s test p = 0.87 ). Children from households with a medium or low/poor wealth index had higher odds of stunting (AOR: 1.33, 95% CI 1.07, 1.65 or AOR: 1.92, 95% CI 1.46, 2.54, respectively) compared to children from households with a high/rich wealth index. Both of the estimated effect sizes of low and medium wealth indexes had substantial heterogeneity (I2 = 63.8%, p < 0.001 , Q = 44.21 and I2 = 78.3%, p < 0.001 , Q = 73.73) respectively). In estimating the effect, there was no publication bias (small-studies effect) (Egger and Begg’s test, p > 0.05 ). Conclusions. The pooled prevalence of stunting was great. In the subgroup analysis, the Amhara region had the highest prevalence of stunting, followed by the Oromia and Tigray regions, respectively. Low economic status was associated with stunting in Ethiopia. This relationship was found to be statistically more accurate in Oromia and Amhara regions. The government should emphasize community-based nutrition programs by scaling up more in these regions, just like the Seqota Declaration.

scholarly journals Prevalence of stunting in Iranian children under five years of age: Systematic review and meta-analysis

2018 ◽  
pp. 598-604 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kamyar Mansori ◽  
Fatemeh Khosravi Shadmani ◽  
Hossein Mirzaei ◽  
Roya Vesal Azad ◽  
Sorour Khateri ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Children Under Five ◽  
Under Five ◽  
Iranian Children

scholarly journals Effects of Stunting on Child Development: A Meta-Analysis

2021 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Milatur Rosyidah ◽  
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Yulia Lanti Retno Dewi ◽  
Isna Qadrijati ◽  
◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Child Development ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Abnormal Development ◽  
Eligibility Criteria ◽  
Children Under Five ◽  
Under Five ◽  
Central Java ◽  
Motor Movements ◽  
Relationship Of

Background: Stunting is a condition where children under five have a low height for their age. Stunted children under five have a nutritional deficiency (malnutrition), thus affecting the maturity of nerve cells. In addition, they are susceptible to developmental delays such as slow motor movements, lack of intelligence, and slow social response. This study aimed to analyze the effect of stunting on child development based on the results of previous studies. Subjects and Method: This study was a systematic review and a meta-analysis. The articles were searched systematically and comprehensively through several databases including Pubmed, Science Direct, and Google Scholar published from 2010 to 2020. It aimed to ensure the relevance of current findings in the health context and the possibilities for what would happen ahead. Eligibility criteria were used to select studies included in a systematic review/a metaanalysis. The researcher provided eligibility criteria using the PICO model. The population of this study was children. The intervention was stunting. The comparison was non-stunting. The outcome was child development. The article search was carried out for 2 weeks. The keywords were "Association between stunting and delayed development regression", "the effect of stunting on development", "the relationship of stunting to development", "stunting and development", "stunted and development". The articles were collected using PRISMA flow diagrams. The data were analyzed using Review Manager (RevMan) 5 software. Results: This study reviewed 5 articles. The results showed that stunting increased the risk of abnormal development in children (aOR=3.71; 95%CI=2.35 to 5.86; p=0.760). Conclusion: Stunting increases the risk of abnormal development in children. Keywords: stunting, development, child development Correspondence: Milatur Rosyidah. Masters Program in Public Health, Universitas Sebelas Maret. Jl. Ir. Sutami 36A, Surakarta 57126, Central Java. Email: [email protected]. HP: 089620575849.

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