scholarly journals Nutritional Status and Associated Factors Among Children With Congenital Heart Disease in Selected Governmental Hospitals and Cardiac Center, Addis Ababa Ethiopia.

Author(s):  
Rediet Woldesenbet ◽  
Rajalakshmi Murugan ◽  
Tamirat Moges ◽  
Feven Mulugeta

Abstract Background: Children with congenital heart disease are at risk for poor growth and under-nutrition compared with healthy children. Inadequate energy intake, high energy requirement or both of these reasons are thought to be the reason for malnourishment of children with congenital heart disease. Therefore aim of this study to assess the nutritional status of children with congenital heart disease and associated factors in selected governmental hospitals and cardiac center Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.Method: Institutional based cross sectional study was include 395 samples among children age under15years old diagnosed with CHD. Data was collected with structured questionnaire and chart review. Samples were selected by consecutive sampling method and data was collected by face to face interview. Multivariable regression model was developed after p value <0.25 in the binary logistic analysis then after p value< 0.05 was taken as significant. Result: A total of 373 children were participated in this study. The prevalence of wasting and stunting was 144(38.6%) and 134(35.9%) respectively. The prevalence of underweight and malnutrition in children under 10years was 143(43.1%). Most of the children were diagnosed with VSD (36.7%). Children age group of 13months-5years were associated with wasting and underweight [AOR=0.434, 95%CI :( 0.231, 0.816)] and [AOR=0.360, 95%CI :( 0.183, 0.711)] respectively. Children diagnosed with PAH were 1.885 times more likely to be underweight [AOR=1.885, 95%CI :( 1.094, 3.246)]. When the hemoglobin level increases by every unit per g/dl the chance to be wasting and underweight decreases by 13.1% and 18.6%[AOR=0.869, 95%CI :( 0.792, 0.955)] and [AOR=0.869, 95%CI :( 0.792, 0.955)] respectively. The level of SPO2 is associated with stunting and underweight [AOR=0.970, 95%CI :( 0.943, 0.998)] and [AOR=0.970, 95%CI :( 0.943, 0.998)] respectively. Conclusion: The prevalence of malnutrition in children with CHD is pretty high. The responsible bodies should act on the accessibility of early treatment; focus on working in multidisciplinary way to prevent malnutrition and its consequences.

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Rediet Woldesenbet ◽  
Rajalakshmi Murugan ◽  
Feven Mulugeta ◽  
Tamirat Moges

Abstract Background Children with congenital heart disease are at risk for poor growth and under-nutrition compared with healthy children. The aim of this study was to assess the nutritional status of children with congenital heart disease and associated factors in selected governmental hospitals and cardiac center Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Method Institutional based cross sectional study among 373 children aged under15 years was conducted from February to March; 2021G.c. Data was collected using structured questionnaire and chart review. Z-scores based on WHO reference ranges were used. Anthropometric z-scores based on WHO 2007 reference ranges were generated for each child. Weight-for-age z-scores for children 0–10 years and height-for-age and BMI-for-age z-scores for all children. Binary logistic regression was used for associated factors. Result A total of 373 children were participated in this study. The prevalence of wasting and stunting was 144(38.6%) and 134(35.9%) respectively. The prevalence of underweight and malnutrition in children under 10 years was 143(43.1%). Most of the children were diagnosed with VSD (36.7%). Children age group of 13 months-5 years were associated with wasting and underweight [AOR = 0.434, 95%CI: (0.231, 0.816)] and [AOR = 0.360, 95%CI: (0.183, 0.711)] respectively. Children diagnosed with PAH were 1.885 times more likely to be underweight [AOR = 1.885, 95%CI: (1.094, 3.246)]. When the hemoglobin level increases by every unit per g/dl the chance to be wasting and underweight decreases by 13.1 and 18.6%[AOR = 0.869, 95%CI: (0.792, 0.955)] and [AOR = 0.869, 95%CI: (0.792, 0.955)] respectively. The level of SPO2 is associated with stunting and underweight [AOR = 0.970, 95%CI: (0.943, 0.998)] and [AOR = 0.970, 95%CI: (0.943, 0.998)] respectively. Conclusion The prevalence of malnutrition in children with CHD is pretty high. Decreased level of hemoglobin and SPO2 was found to be associated factors for malnutrition in this case. There need to be a new strategy about including different health professional while care giving.


e-CliniC ◽  
2014 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Pingkan Putri Maramis ◽  
Erling David Kaunang ◽  
Johnny Rompis

Abstract: Congenital heart disease (CHD) is a congenital disorder that is common, with the incidence of 30% of all congenital abnormalities. The incidence of congenital heart disease in developed countries and developing countries ranges from 6-10 cases per 1000 live births, with an average of 8 per 1,000 live births. Nutritional status of a person is basically the person's state of health as a reflection of food consumption and use by the body. Many factors influence the nutritional status of infants and children with congenital heart disease. Nutritional status of patients with CHD is influenced nutrient inputs, energy requirements, dietary components. Objective: Knowing the relationship between congenital heart disease with nutritional status in children.  Methods:  This study is a retrospective analytic approach. The subjects were all children with congenital heart disease who are hospitalized in the Section of Child Health, Prof. Dr.  R. D. Kandou Manado in 2009-2013. The data taken in the form of data gender of the child, the child's age, weight and height as well as nutritional status. Data analysis was performed by Chi-Square test. Result: The number of respondents were 53 children, 34 boys and 19 girls. Types of congenital heart disease is the most common type of Atrial Septal Defect. Most people with experience malnutrition (54.7%), followed by poor nutrition (37.8%) and good nutrition (7.5%). With Chi-Square test of the hypothesis, obtained p-value = 0.045 which suggests a link between congenital heart disease with nutritional status in children. Conclusion: Based on the results of congenital heart disease associated with poor nutritional status in children or less. Keyword: congenital heart disease, nutritional status.   Abstrak: Penyakit jantung bawaan (PJB) merupakan kelainan bawaan yang sering dijumpai, dengan angka kejadian 30% dari seluruh kelainan bawaan.1 Insiden PJB dinegara maju maupun negara berkembang berkisar 6 – 10 kasus per 1000 kelahiran hidup, dengan rata-rata 8 per 1000 kelahiran hidup. Status gizi seseorang pada dasarnya merupakan keadaan kesehatan orang tersebut sebagai refleksi dari konsumsi pangan serta penggunaannya oleh tubuh.1 Banyak faktor ikut mempengaruhi status gizi pada bayi dan anak dengan PJB.2 Status gizi penderita PJB dipengaruhi masukan nutrien, kebutuhan energi, komponen diet.1 Tujuan: Mengetahui adanya hubungan antara penyakit jantung bawaan dengan status gizi pada anak. Metode: Penelitian ini bersifat analitik dengan pendekatan retrospektif. Subjek penelitian adalah semua anak dengan penyakit jantung bawaan yang dirawat inap di Bagian Ilmu Kesehatan Anak RSUP Prof. Dr. R. D. Kandou Manado tahun 2009-2013. Data yang diambil berupa data jenis kelamin anak, umur anak, berat badan dan tinggi badan anak serta status gizi. Analisis data dilakukan dengan uji Chi-Square. Hasil: Jumlah responden sebanyak 53 anak, 34 anak laki-laki dan 19 anak perempuan. Jenis PJB yang paling banyak diderita adalah jenis Atrial Septal Defect. Kebanyakan penderita mengalami gizi kurang (54.7%), diikuti dengan gizi buruk (37.8%) dan gizi baik (7.5%). Dengan uji hipotesis Chi-Square, didapatkan p-value = 0.045 yang menunjukkan adanya hubungan antara penyakit jantung bawaan dengan status gizi pada anak. Simpulan: Berdasarkan hasil penelitian didapatkan penyakit jantung bawaan berhubungan dengan status gizi buruk atau kurang pada anak. Kata Kunci: penyakit jantung bawaan, status gizi.


2021 ◽  
pp. 136749352110129
Author(s):  
Alice S Schamong ◽  
Hannah Liebermann-Jordanidis ◽  
Konrad Brockmeier ◽  
Elisabeth Sticker ◽  
Elke Kalbe

Congenital heart disease (CHD) is a major global health problem. Until recently, the siblings of this group did not receive much attention. This review, conducted from November 2019 to October 2020, aims to summarize knowledge about psychosocial well-being and quality of life (QoL), associated factors, and interventions for siblings of children with CHD. Systematic searches were conducted in PubMed, PsycINFO, PsycARTICLES, Web of Science via EBSCOhost, and CENTRAL. Twelve articles were included. Results showed that psychosocial well-being was impaired in 14% to 40% of siblings. Negative impact of illness was highest for CHD siblings compared to siblings of children with cancer, cystic fibrosis, or diabetes. QoL was impaired in up to one-third. Siblings of children with CHD and cancer rated their QoL lower than those of siblings of children with cystic fibrosis or type-1 diabetes. Associated factors were sibling age, gender, socioeconomic status, miscarriage, previous sibling death, visibility of illness, and severity of condition. Only one of two interventions focused on siblings of CHD children. Although data are scarce and inhomogeneous, it indicates that siblings of CHD children suffer from lower psychosocial well-being and QoL than siblings of children with other chronic conditions. Interventions to improve their situation should be developed.


PEDIATRICS ◽  
1990 ◽  
Vol 86 (3) ◽  
pp. 368-373
Author(s):  
Steven M. Schwarz ◽  
Michael H. Gewitz ◽  
Cynthia C. See ◽  
Stuart Berezin ◽  
Mark S. Glassman ◽  
...  

To determine an effective nutritional regimen for management of growth failure in infants with congenital heart disease and congestive heart failure, the authors studied 19 infants with cardiac anomalies who were not candidates for early corrective surgery. Patients were randomly assigned to one of three feeding groups: group 1 (n = 7) received continuous, 24-hour nasogastric alimentation; group 2 (n = 5) received overnight, 12-hour nasogastric infusions plus daytime oral feedings as tolerated; and group 3 (n = 7) received oral feedings alone. For all patients, commercial infant formula (cow's milk or soy protein) was supplemented to a calorie density of approximately 1 kcal/mL. During a 5.25 ± 0.45 month study period, only group 1 infants achieved intakes &gt; 140 kcal/kg per day (mean = 147 kcal). Serial anthropometric measurements demonstrated that only 24-hour infusions (group 1) were associated with significantly improved nutritional status, when assessed by z scores for weight (P &lt; .01) and length (P &lt; .05). Group 1 infants also showed marked increases in midarm muscle circumference and triceps and subscapular skinfold thicknesses (P &lt; .01, compared with groups 2 and 3). These data suggest that infants with congenital cardiac defects complicated by malnutrition manifest increased nutrient requirements for growth and weight gain. Continuous, 24-hour, nasogastric alimentation is a safe and effective method for achieving both increased nutrient intake and improved overall nutritional status in these infants.


2018 ◽  
Vol 57 (6) ◽  
pp. 285
Author(s):  
Sindy Atmadja ◽  
Tina Christina Tobing ◽  
Rita Evalina ◽  
Sri Sofyani ◽  
Muhammad Ali

Background Major achievements in congenital heart disease (CHD) treatment over the past 20 years have altered the course and prognosis of CHD. Improvement of quality of life (QoL) is now a major goal of CHD treatment.Objective To assess the QoL in children after cardiac surgery for CHD.Methods A cross-sectional study was performed in children aged 2 to 18 years. The case group had 20 children with a history of corrective heart surgery in the 12 months prior to the study. The control group had 20 healthy children, age-matched  to the case group. The QoL of both groups was assessed by Pediatric Quality of Life Inventory (PedsQL) Generic Core Scales. The same post-operative children were also assessed with the PedsQL Cardiac Module. Data were analyzed using T-test with P < 0.05 as the level of significance.Results This study recruited 40 subjects: 20 post-operative and 20 healthy children. PedsQL Generic Core Scales assessment showed significant differences between groups in the physical function parameter of QoL (P<0.05) in children aged 13-18 years, but there were no significant differences in the social, emotional, and school function parameters. In children aged 2-12 years, there were no significant differences in physical, social, emotional, or school parameters. The PedsQL Cardiac Module assessment revealed that 35% of post-operative children was at risk for physical appearance problems, 80% was at risk for anxiety problems, 40% was at risk for cognitive problems, and 80% was at risk for communication problems.Conclusion Thirteen to 18-year-old children with non complex CHD have poorer physical function than healthy children. Post operative children are at risk for physical appearance, anxiety, cognitive, and communication problems.


2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Temesgen Tsega Desta

ABSTRACT Infants and children with congenital heart disease exhibit a range of delays in weight gain and growth. In some instances, the delay can be relatively mild, whereas in other cases, cause the failure to thrive. OBJECTIVES To determine the nutritional status and associated factors of pediatric patients with congenital heart disease. MATERIAL AND METHODS A cross sectional analytical study was done over a period of 6months (Feb to Jul 2020). A total of 228 subjects with congenital heart disease that come to the cardiac center during the study period where included until the calculated sample size was attained. Data was collected from patient card and care givers of the children included in the study after obtaining their informed consent using data inquiry sheet. RESULTS A total of 228 children from age 3month to 17yrs. Most of the subjects had acyanotic heart disease accounting for 87.7%. The overall prevalence of wasting, underweight and stunting were 41.3%, 49.1% and 43% respectively. Among this children with congenital heart disease those with PAH were found more likely have wasting compared to those without PAH with an odds of 1.9 (95% CI: 1.0-3.4) and also greater chance of being stunted with an odds of 1.9 (95% CI: 1.0-3.4). children above 5years of age were 2.3 times more likely to be underweight. CONCLUSION Malnutrition is a major problem of patients with CHD. Pulmonary hypertension and older age are associated with increased risk of undernutrition. KEYWORDS: Acyanotic, cyanotic, Pulmonary hypertension, underweight, wasting and stunting.


2021 ◽  
Vol 28 (10) ◽  
pp. 1477-1483
Author(s):  
Muhammad Sohail Arshad ◽  
Waqas Imran Khan ◽  
Arif Zulqarnain ◽  
Hafiz Muhammad Anwar-ul-Haq ◽  
Mudasser Adnan

Objective: To find out the impact of Cyanotic Congenital Heart Disease (CCHD) on growth and endocrine functions at a tertiary care child healthcare facility of South Punjab. Study Design: Case Control study. Setting: Department of Pediatric Cardiology and Department of Pediatric Endocrinology, Institute of Child’s Health (ICH), Multan, Pakistan. Period: December 2018 to March 2020. Material & Methods: During the study period, a total of 53 cases of Echocardiography confirmed CCHD were registered. Along with 53 cases, 50 controls during the study period were also enrolled. Height, weight, body mass index (BMI) along with hormonal and biochemical laboratory investigations were done. Results: There was no significant difference between gender and age among cases and controls (p value>0.05). Most common diagnosis of CCHD among cases, 24 (45.3%) were Tetralogy of Fallot (TOF) followed by 9 (17.0%) transposition of the great arteries (TGA) with Ventricular Septal Defect (VSD) with Pulmonary Stenosis (PS). Mean weight of CCHD cases was significantly lower in comparison to controls (21.19+6.24 kg vs. 26.48+8.1 kg, p value=0.0003). Blood glucose was significantly lower among cases in comparison to controls (77.58+14.58 mg/dl vs. 87.25+11.82 mg/dl, p value=0.0004). No significant difference was found in between cases and controls in terms of various hormone levels studied (p value>0.05) except Insulin-like Growth Factor-1 (IGF-1) levels (p value<0.0001). Conclusion: Children with cyanotic congenital heart disease seem to have negative effects on nutrition and growth. Change in pituitary-adrenal axis is suspected while pituitary-thyroid axis seemed to be working fine among CCHD cases. Serum glucose and IGF-1 levels were significantly decreased among CCHD cases.


2020 ◽  
Vol 15 (1) ◽  
pp. 1
Author(s):  
Mahrus Rahman ◽  
I Ketut Alit Utamayasa ◽  
Taufiq Hidayat ◽  
Roedi Irawan ◽  
Rina Elizabeth

Impaired nutritional status is a frequent complication of congenital heart disease (CHD). Non cyanotic congenital heart disease (NC-CHD) have problem with lung overfl ow and heart failure. Consequences of Cyanotic congenital heart disease (C-CHD) are decrease pulmonary blood fl ow and prolong hypoxia. These conditions can have eff ect on nutritional status and outcome of surgery. This study aimed to compare anthropometric profi les of children with C-CHD and NC-CHD. Cross-sectional study conducted in 66 children, age 3 months until 5 years old who met inclusion criteria in Pediatric Cardiology Outpatient Unit Dr. Soetomo Hospital Surabaya in November 2012. A total of 66 children, consisted of 26 children with C-CHD and 40 children NC-CHD included in study. We measure weight, length/height, head circumference, upper arm circumference, and skin fold thickness. We used Chi Square test for statistical analysis with Confi dence Interval 95%. Mean age of both groups was 27.82 ± 16.63 months. Majority of NC-CHD was Ventricular Septal Defect (28.6%) and C-CHD was Tetralogy of Fallot (21.4%). There were no signifi cant diff erence from weight for age, length for age weight for length, head circumference for age, mid upper arm circumference for age, mid upper arm circumference for age, and skin fold thickness for age between children with C-CHD and NC-CHD (p= 0.80; 0.98;0.54 0.29; 0.80; 0.53 respectively). There were no diff erence in anthropometric profi les among children with cyanotic congenital heart disease and non-cyanotic congenital heart disease in this study.


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