scholarly journals Assessment of the nutritional status of adolescent girls aged between 15 to 18 years studying in government high school in Raipur, Chhattisgarh, India

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 100-108
Author(s):  
Dr. Sharja Phuljhele ◽  
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Dr. Shashikant Dewangan ◽  
Dr. Anu Anu ◽  
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...  
Keyword(s):  
Adolescent Girls ◽  
Vitamin A Deficiency ◽  
Health Assessment ◽  
Physical And Mental Health ◽  
Long Term Effects ◽  
Late Adolescent ◽  
Government Programs ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Severe Stunting ◽  
Complex Deficiency

Introduction: The prevalence of malnutrition among adolescent girls is high in India. Malnutritionhas long term effects on the physical and mental health of adolescents. Objectives: To find out theprevalence of underweight, overweight and stunting and correlate with a dietary pattern, socio-demographic profile and prevalence of clinical anemia and signs of vitamin and mineral deficiency.Method: This is a community-based cross-sectional observational study conducted for 1 year (Jan2019 – Dec 2019), including a total of 480 adolescent girls who were attending government highschool. Observations and Result: 480 girls were interviewed. As per WHO nutritional measurementcriteria, adolescent girls were classified as per their anthropometric criteria, 50.63% of girls weremoderately stunted and 7.29% had severe stunting. 7.29% of girls were in the category of severethinness, 36.04% had thinness and 9.37% were overweight. 28.12% had conjunctival pallor(anaemia), 4.80% had dental caries, 1.46% had vitamin B complex deficiency and 1.04% had signsof vitamin A deficiency. Conclusion: More than half of the (57.92%) late adolescent school girlswere stunted, 43.33% were having some form of thinness and 28.12% had clinical anaemia.Effective implementation of government programs such as the RKSK and Sabla Yojana program willbe a paradigm shift from the existing clinic-based services to promotion and prevention and reachingadolescents in their environment, such as in schools, families and communities. Skills-basednutrition education for the family and effective infection control and routine health assessment ofschool-going girls should be done.

scholarly journals Micronutrient Deficiencies and Stunting Were Associated with Socioeconomic Status in Indonesian Children Aged 6–59 Months

Nutrients ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (6) ◽  
pp. 1802
Author(s):  
Fitrah Ernawati ◽  
Ahmad Syauqy ◽  
Aya Yuriestia Arifin ◽  
Moesijanti Y. E. Soekatri ◽  
Sandjaja Sandjaja
Keyword(s):  
Vitamin D ◽  
Socioeconomic Status ◽  
Vitamin A Deficiency ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Micronutrient Deficiencies ◽  
Normal Height ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Severe Stunting ◽  
Rural And Urban ◽  
Hb Concentration

Micronutrient deficiencies and stunting are known as a significant problem in most developing countries, including Indonesia. The objective of this study was to analyze the association between micronutrient deficiencies and stunting with socioeconomic status (SES) among Indonesian children aged 6–59 months. This cross-sectional study was part of the South East Asian Nutrition Surveys (SEANUTS). A total of 1008 Indonesian children were included in the study. Anemia, iron deficiency, vitamin A deficiency, vitamin D deficiency, and stunting were identified in this study. Structured questionnaires were used to measure SES. Differences between micronutrient parameters and anthropometric indicators with the SES groups were tested using one-way ANOVA with post-hoc test after adjusted for age, area resident (rural and urban), and sex. The highest prevalence of anemia, stunting, and severe stunting were found to be most significant in the lowest SES group at 45.6%, 29.3%, and 54.5%, respectively. Children from the lowest SES group had significantly lower means of Hb, ferritin, retinol, and HAZ. Severely stunted children had a significantly lower mean of Hb concentration compared to stunted and normal height children. Micronutrient deficiencies, except vitamin D, and stunting, were associated with low SES among Indonesian children aged 6–59 months.

scholarly journals Prevalence of nutritional deficiencies among school going adolescents of Vadodara, Gujarat, India: a cross sectional study

2019 ◽  
Vol 6 (6) ◽  
pp. 1767
Author(s):  
Ashish Shamjibhai Bhalsod ◽  
Nisarg N. Dave ◽  
Nilesh Thakor
Keyword(s):  
Vitamin A Deficiency ◽  
Protein Energy Malnutrition ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Nutritional Deficiencies ◽  
Growth Spurt ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Male Adolescents ◽  
Protein Energy ◽  
Complex Deficiency ◽  
Fatty Acid Deficiency

Background: Adolescent constitutes over 23% of the population in India. Critical development occurs during adolescence period. Growth spurt and increase in physical activity during adolescent period increases the nutrition and health needs of the adolescent. Objective was to study prevalence of nutritional deficiencies among school going adolescents of Vadodara city, Gujarat.Methods: The study was carried during period from September 2018 to August 2019. After taking the permission of principals of 3 schools and consent of the parents of adolescents, 511 adolescents from 3 schools of Vadodara city were examined for signs of various nutritional deficiencies. The data was collected by predesign, pretested proforma and analyzed using SPSS 17.0 (Trial Version).Results: Out of total 511 adolescents 253(49.5%) were female. Mean age of the study adolescents was 15.6±1.81 years. Maximum numbers of the adolescents were in the age group of 10-14 years (60.3%). Mean age of female and male adolescents was 15.2±1.71 years and 15.6±2.01 years respectively. The study revealed that vitamin A deficiency was present in 38(7.4%) adolescents. Vitamin B complex deficiency signs were seen in 112(21.9%) adolescents. Vitamin C deficiency signs were seen in 43(8.4%) adolescents. Protein Energy Malnutrition was observed in 52(10.1%) adolescents. Essential fatty acid deficiency was observed in 56(10.9%) adolescents.Conclusions: High prevalence of nutritional deficiencies among these adolescents needs great attention and health education.

scholarly journals Mental health assessment of adolescent girls in an observational home in North coastal Andhra Pradesh: a cross sectional study

2019 ◽  
Vol 6 (5) ◽  
pp. 2103
Author(s):  
Mounica Kollabathula ◽  
Devi Madhavi Bhimarasetty
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Social History ◽  
Adolescent Girls ◽  
Health Assessment ◽  
Emotional Problems ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Mental Health Assessment ◽  
Study Population ◽  
Pro Social Behavior

Background: Adolescence is a stressful period involving changes both physically and mentally and requires support from family as well as peers. Assessment of mental health of adolescent girls in government special cum children home and observational home for girls in Visakhapatnam.Methods: It is a cross sectional descriptive study conducted in November 2016 using strengths and difficulties questionnaire among all 10 to 18 year old girls in the observational home. Social history was also taken additionally. Data was entered and analyzed in Microsoft Excel.Results: 16% girls had abnormal total difficulty scoring. Emotional problems were the highest (22%) followed by conduct (16%), peer problem (14%) and hyperactivity (5%). Abnormal pro social behavior was observed among 5% of the study population observed.Conclusions: Emotional problems were more common and only two thirds had and a normal total difficulties score. All children may be assessed periodically to know their psychological requirements and to identify at risk individuals.

scholarly journals Longitudinal Associations of Physical Touch with Loneliness among Older Adults

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. 1046-1047
Author(s):  
Taylor Brown ◽  
Reese Giddens ◽  
Stephanie Wilson
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Social Interaction ◽  
Social Life ◽  
Premature Mortality ◽  
Physical Contact ◽  
Unique Contribution ◽  
Physical And Mental Health ◽  
Long Term Effects ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Physical Touch

Abstract Older adults in the US face heightened risks for social disconnection, and the COVID-19 pandemic has further exacerbated this crisis. Physical touch is a key dimension of social connection that uniquely predicts physical and mental health benefits. However, most studies have been limited by cross-sectional designs, and no prior work has examined the long-term effects of physical touch on loneliness. To investigate the prospective association between physical touch and loneliness among older adults, this study utilized data from 1626 older adults (Mean age = 68, range = 57-85) who participated in Waves 1 and 2 of the National Social Life, Health, and Aging Project (NSHAP). Participants reported on their loneliness and physical contact with family and friends, as well as with pets, at both waves. Results revealed that more frequent physical contact with family and friends predicted larger decreases in loneliness over the subsequent five years (p<.0001), controlling for age, race, gender, health conditions, marital status, frequency of social interaction, and baseline levels of loneliness. Physical contact with pets had no unique effect (p=.136). To further assess directionality, models tested whether lonelier people experienced decreased touch over time, and the effects were null (p>.250). Taken together, this longitudinal study is the first to identify the unique contribution of human physical touch to prospective changes in loneliness, beyond the well-established effects of covariates, including social interaction frequency. Touch represents a compelling mechanism by which social isolation may lead to loneliness, which in turn raises risks for poor health and premature mortality.

scholarly journals Assessment of Nutritional Status of Adolescent College Girls at Rawalpindi

2010 ◽  
Vol 15 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Afshan Shahid ◽  
Farah Rashid Siddiqui ◽  
Mohammad Ayaz Bhatti ◽  
Mahmood Ahmed ◽  
Mohammad Wasif Khan
Keyword(s):  
Vitamin A ◽  
Nutritional Status ◽  
Adolescent Girls ◽  
Dietary Habits ◽  
Nutritional Assessment ◽  
Vitamin A Deficiency ◽  
Clinical Signs ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Education And Health ◽  
Nutrient Consumption

Objectives: To assess the nutritional status of adolescent college girls by assessing the dietary intake in terms of carbohydrates,proteins, Estimating the hemoglobin levels in the study group and studying the clinical signs of malnutrition withspecial emphasis to vitamin A, iron and iodine deficiency.Design of Study: A cross-sectional study.Settings: Two Post-Graduate women colleges of Rawalpindi.Study Duration: 9 Months (From Jan 2006 to September 2006).Materials and Methods: Nutritional status of 508 adolescent girls was assessed with a questionnaire, clinical examinationand biochemical estimation (hemoglobin). The data thus collected was analyzed in July 2006 on computer with the help ofStatistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) and Excel.Results: Results revealed that 20%of girls were having BMI <18.5, 77% above 18.5% and 3% were obese. 57.09% of thegirls had goiter out of which 52.96% had palpable goiter and 4.13% had visible goiter. Pallor conjunctiva was seen in 1%girls. No clinical signs of Vitamin A deficiency were seen. Biochemical results indicated that 32.87% of the girls was sufferingfrom Iron deficiency anemia.Conclusions: Large longitudinal and cross-sectional studies, regarding nutrient consumption, dietary habits and nutritionalintervention are required in the adolescent girls. These studies can be thought provoking for the policy maker at thegovernment level. Nutritional education and health promotion can be used as tool to improve the health status of the nation.Key Words: Adolescent Health, Nutrition, Nutritional Assessment.

scholarly journals Knowledge, attitude and practices towards anemia among late adolescent girls of JSS schools and colleges of Mysuru, India: a cross-sectional survey

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (10) ◽  
pp. 4919
Author(s):  
Satendra Kumar Verma ◽  
Rufia Shaistha Khanum ◽  
Sunil D. Kumar ◽  
Narayanmurthy M. R.
Keyword(s):  
Adolescent Girls ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
Nutrient Deficiency ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Late Adolescent ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Underdeveloped Countries ◽  
Positive Attitudes ◽  
Women And Children

Background: Anemia is a serious issue globally affecting all age groups. Anemia can be both acute and chronic. The most common cause is undernutrition which is a common issue in underdeveloped countries. Knowledge about anemia, attitude, and practices are important to decrease the burden of anemia. The community should be educated about the causes and prevention of anemia. Despite various measures like WIFS, POSHAN abhiyan, and National iron plus initiative, etc., there is still a long way to go to improve the nutritional status of adolescents and curb nutrient deficiency disorders.Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted in JSS schools and pre-university during February 2021. The sample size was 292, but a total of 300 girls in the late adolescent age group were included in the study. A structured proforma was used to collect data regarding knowledge, attitude, and practices towards anemia. Descriptive statistics such as mean, frequencies, and percentages were calculated.Results: Mean age of the participants was 16.8±1 years. The knowledge about anemia was poor, positive attitudes and good practices were noticed among the participants.Conclusions: Anemia is a huge problem among adolescent girls. The awareness is poor regarding the disease and its effects. The community is ignorant about the detrimental effects of anemia. Hence appropriate health interventions targeting women and children are needed to see any positive changes in their status.

scholarly journals A study on psychosocial problems among adolescents in urban slums in Kolkata, West Bengal

2018 ◽  
Vol 5 (11) ◽  
pp. 4932 ◽  
Author(s):  
Amal Kumar Sinha Roy ◽  
Manabendra Sau ◽  
Kishore P. Madhwani ◽  
Pausali Das ◽  
Jitendra Kumar Singh
Keyword(s):  
Adolescent Girls ◽  
Psychosocial Development ◽  
Social Problems ◽  
Psychosocial Problems ◽  
Holistic Approach ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Late Adolescent ◽  
Adolescent Boys ◽  
Dependent Child ◽  
Cross Sectional

Background: Puberty is the unique stage of growth and development associated with the social and psychological changes referred to as adolescence. The adolescent psychosocial development is the process through which the dependent child becomes a self reliant adult. A large number of adolescents suffer from psychosocial problems and many of these problems are of transient in nature and are often not even noticed. The objective of the study was to find out the prevalence of psychosocial problems among adolescents.Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted in ward no 58 of Tangra area of Kolkata. The study group comprised of 420 adolescents, selected by multistage stratified random sampling. Data was collected on a pre-designed and pre-tested questionnaire by interviewing the adolescents and was subsequently analyzed by using suitable statistical package.Results: Anxiety was maximum (34.76%) in adolescent boys whereas conduct disorder was found to be maximum (28.57%) in adolescent girls. Majority (35.62%) of late adolescent boys were attributed to substance abuse. Anxiety was found to be the commonest problem among adolescent males in all religions. Educational difficulties were maximum among Muslim adolescents. The problems per subject (with psycho-social problems) were more in adolescent boys (4.4) and girls (3.8) having joint family. None of the class I adolescent girls claimed to have any educational difficulties.Conclusions: A holistic approach to underlying causes of psycho-social problems of adolescents should be undertaken. There is need of strengthening the existing “package” of services for adolescents in various initiatives and programmes. 

scholarly journals Menstrual health status and cultural practices of tribal adolescent girls

2017 ◽  
Vol 4 (11) ◽  
pp. 4120 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sridhar D. ◽  
Gauthami N.
Keyword(s):  
Adolescent Girls ◽  
Family Income ◽  
Cultural Practices ◽  
Late Adolescent ◽  
Community Based ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Menstrual Hygiene ◽  
Menstrual Health ◽  
Education And Awareness ◽  
Hygiene Education

Background: Adolescence in the life cycle of a Homosapien organism is a period of transition from childhood to adulthood. The word ‘Adolescent’ has been derived from Latin word ‘Adolescere’ which means ‘to grow to maturity’. The children from the poor scheduled tribes families are not being sent to school because of the tendency of some parents to utilize their services in augmenting their family income. Therefore a provision for educational opportunities forms a very important part of the programme for the welfare of the scheduled tribes. The aim of the present study was to observe menstrual health of the tribal adolescent girls and to describe cultural factors on study population.Methods: Community based cross sectional descriptive study done on 425 tribal adolescent girls residing in 18 habitations of Achampet mandal. Pre designed pre tested semi structured schedule applied on the subjects after a written informed consent.Results: Out of 425 study subjects majority 178 (41.9%) were from early adolescent age i.e. 10-13 years, followed by 144 (33.9%) from mid adolescent age i.e., 14-15 years and 103 (24.2%) from late adolescent age i.e. 16-19 years. Majority illiterate subjects (55.1%) menstrual hygiene was non sanitary. Subjects who had illiterate mothers their menstrual hygiene was non sanitary way (55.1%). Girls in joint families were having sanitary menstrual hygiene.Conclusions: Present study showed education and awareness play key role in maintaining menstrual hygiene. Hygiene education is supposed to be given at all levels. Bad cultural practices supposed be addressed at community level with intervention. 

scholarly journals Assessment of nutritional status of adolescent girls from 15-18 years in private high schools in Raipur, Chhattisgarh

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 72-81
Author(s):  
Dr. Sharja Phuljhele ◽  
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Dr. Prankur Pandey ◽  
Dr. Prerana Singh ◽  
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...  
Keyword(s):  
High Schools ◽  
Adolescent Girls ◽  
Nutritive Value ◽  
Dietary Habits ◽  
Adult Life ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Community Based ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Complex Deficiency ◽  
One Year

Background: Adolescent period is a phase of human development comprising the change fromchildhood to adulthood. Nutritional requirements increase to a great extent during this period ascompared to the previous years of growth. Adolescence may represent a window of opportunity toprepare nutritionally for healthy adult life. The present study was intended to assess the nutritionalstatus of school-going adolescent girls. Materials and Methods: This one-year community-based,cross-sectional study was conducted in private high schools in an urban area of Raipur, Chhattisgarhamong 480 adolescent girls of 15-18 years. All the selected adolescent girls were personallyinterviewed with the help of a pre-designed and pre-tested questionnaire regarding age, type offamily, dietary habits and socioeconomic status. A three-day recall method was used to assessnutrient intake. The nutrient intake was calculated using tables of nutritive value of Indian foods.Results: As per WHO nutritional measurement criteria, children were classified as per theiranthropometric criteria as, 31.46% had moderate stunting and 4.38% were severely stunted. 2.71%had severe thinness, 27.92% were thin and 7.71% were overweight. The major morbidity amongstudy subjects was, 19.6% had conjunctival pallor(anaemia), 8.75% had dental caries, 6.46% hadVitamin B complex deficiency, 4.8% had angular stomatitis and 0.84% had Vitamin A deficiency.Conclusion: The present study recommends that efforts should be made to reduce the prevalenceof malnutrition among adolescent girls. For this regular health check-ups should be done at schoolswith the help of school authorities and hospitals.

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