scholarly journals Nutritional Assessment of Under Five Children Attending Pediatric Clinic in a Tertiary Care Hospital in the Capital of Nepal

2017 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 49-53
Author(s):  
Uma Devi Chhetri ◽  
Sujan Sayami ◽  
Prabha Mainali
Keyword(s):  
Nutritional Status ◽  
Nutritional Assessment ◽  
Tertiary Care ◽  
Capital City ◽  
Care Hospital ◽  
Severe Stunting ◽  
Under Five ◽  
Under Five Children ◽  
Pediatric Clinic ◽  
Nutritional Status Of Children

Introduction: There has been a decreasing trend in malnutrition (stunting, wasting, and under-weight) in Nepal from 2001 till 2016 according to Nepal demographic health survey 2016. We tried to study whether these national survey data equally reflect the nutritional status of children visiting hospitals in the capital city of our country. The objective of the study was to evaluate the nutritional status of children less than five years of age brought to a hospital in Kathmandu. Methods: Anthropometric measurements (height/length and weight), other demographic details, and morbidity of all children, six months to five years of age, visiting the hospital over the period of three months were collected from the out-patient register. Height-for-age, weight-for-height, and weight-for-age were calculated and expressed as standard deviation units as compared to the median of reference data taken from WHO Multicentre Growth Reference Study Group (2007). Association between morbidity and various anthropometric values were calculated. Results: A total of 424 children were included in the study. There were 2.1% severely stunted, 8% stunted, 2.8% tall, and 1.7% very tall children. Similarly, 6.4% were severely wasted, 14.4% wasted, 4.7% severely under-weight, and 12.3% under-weight. The anthropometric values were significantly associated with morbidity (acute Vs chronic) but not associated with whether they were from within Kathmandu or form outside, and individual morbidity. Conclusion: Wasting and severe wasting in under five children from and nearby Kathmandu of Nepal is higher while stunting and severe stunting is lower as compared to previous National reports.

scholarly journals A community-based cross-sectional study on the nutritional status of children less than 5 years of age using Composite Index of Anthropometric Failure in a semi-urban area of northern Tamil Nadu

2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (SPL2) ◽  
pp. 124-131
Author(s):  
Anuhya B ◽  
Nisha B ◽  
Ruma Dutta ◽  
Timsi Jain
Keyword(s):  
Nutritional Status ◽  
Urban Area ◽  
Tamil Nadu ◽  
Composite Index ◽  
Major Public Health Problem ◽  
Community Based ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Under Five ◽  
Under Five Children ◽  
Nutritional Status Of Children

Malnutrition among under-five children is a major public health problem all around the world. About more than 30% of the malnutrition world-wide is prevalent in southern Asia, a significant proportion of which is contributed by India. It is well known that malnutrition is frequently a part of a vicious cycle that includes poverty and infections, which can last a life-time and may also affect the next generations. This study aims to assess the nutritional status of children less than 5 years in a semi-urban area of Tamil Nadu using a composite index of anthropometric failure. A cross-sectional community-based study was undertaken among 168 children and anthropometric measurements were taken. Using conventional Z score indicators, 22.62% of the children were found to be stunted, 43.45% of the children were underweight and wasting was found in 45.83% of the children. Whereas using CIAF, the results were found to be 38.69% (no failure), 11.90% (Only wasting), 23.21% (Wasting and underweight), 11.31% (Wasting, underweight and Stunting), 6.55% (Stunting and underweight) 5.36% (Only stunting) and 2.98% (Only underweight). There was an unacceptably high prevalence of malnutrition among under-five children. Therefore, using CIAF showed better classification of undernutrition than conventional indicators. Also, health institutions at all levels should integrate nutrition as a health component and there is a need to educate the parents to provide age-appropriate energy-rich, locally available and nutritionally balanced food items. Accelerating the reduction in under-5 mortality is possible by expanding effective preventive and curative interventions that target the main causes of undernutrition. This will, in the long run, help in making this nation healthier, stronger, and more prosperous.

scholarly journals Assessment of the Nutritional Status of Under-Five Years (6–59 Months) Children Attending Dalhatu Araf Specialist Hospital Lafia, Nasarawa State, Nigeria

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (Supplement_2) ◽  
pp. 183-183
Author(s):  
Emmanuel Kigbu Francis ◽  
Titilayo Bamidele ◽  
Micheal Enemali
Keyword(s):  
Nutritional Status ◽  
Severe Acute Malnutrition ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Acute Malnutrition ◽  
Nutritional Knowledge ◽  
Normal Range ◽  
Child Feeding ◽  
Under Five ◽  
Under Five Children ◽  
Nutritional Status Of Children

Abstract Objectives Malnutrition is a major public health challenge in developing countries and as such the nutritional status of children serve as an indicator to rate the overall well-being of a society. In this study, we assessed the nutritional status of under-five children attending Dalhatu Araf Specialist Hospital, Lafia, Nigeria. Methods After ethical clearance, 165 under five children were randomly recruited into the study. The socio-demographic and nutritional information of the children and mother were obtained using structured questionnaires. Anthropometric assessment was done on each child and blood samples analyzed using standard biochemical techniques. The data obtained were statistically analyzed using the Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) version 20. Results Out of the 165 children recruited for this study, 51.5% were males. 41.2% of the children showed prevalence of Global Malnutrition, 15.8% and 25.5% indicated moderate acute malnutrition (MAM) and Severe Acute Malnutrition (SAM) respectively. 66.1% of the children had Mid-upper arm circumference (MUAC) measures in the normal range of 12.5–14.6 cm. There is a significant relationship between nutritional knowledge of the mother, socioeconomic status, child feeding practices, and the nutritional status of their children (P < 0.05). The biochemical parameters studied reported that average PCV (33.32 ± 4.49) and total protein (34.53 ± 13.26 g/L) were lower than the normal range, glucose (4.52 ± 0.97 mmol/L) and Calcium (2.14 ± 0.25 mmol/L) were within the normal range and Albumin (64.16 ± 16.87 g/L) was above the normal range. Conclusions This study has successfully revealed the nutritional status of under five years children in Nasarawa State, Nigeria. Our findings have critical implications for intervention initiatives among children in Nigeria. Funding Sources Self funded.

scholarly journals Prevalence of rotavirus infection and its association with socio-demographic characteristics among under-five children admitted with acute diarrhoea in a tertiary care hospital of Bangladesh

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (3) ◽  
pp. 186-190
Author(s):  
Farjana Binte Habib ◽  
Mohammed Mirazur Rahman ◽  
Rafaat Choudhury ◽  
Tarun Kanti Paul ◽  
Md Moynul Haque
Keyword(s):  
Tertiary Care ◽  
Acute Diarrhoea ◽  
Watery Diarrhoea ◽  
Enzyme Linked Immunosorbent Assay ◽  
High Morbidity ◽  
Care Hospital ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Rotavirus Infection ◽  
Under Five ◽  
Under Five Children

Background: Rotavirus has been recognized as the most common cause of acute watery diarrhoea among under-five children worldwide. It is considered as a major cause of childhood morbidity and mortality particularly in developing countries like Bangladesh. Considering the high morbidity and significant mortality, this study was designed to evaluate the prevalence of rotaviral diarrhoea among children less than five years in Sylhet region of Bangladesh. Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted in the Department of Microbiology, Sylhet MAG Osmani Medical College from 1st January to 31st December, 2018. Total 184 under-five children admitted in paediatrics department of the same institute with acute watery diarrhoea were enrolled in this study by convenient sampling. Stool samples were obtained and assayed for rotavirus antigen by sandwich type enzyme linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA). Results: Rotaviral antigen was found positive in 86 cases and disease prevalence was 46.74%. The rotavirus infection was found highest in age group of 7 to 12 months (50.56%) and in male (59.30%) children. Prevalence of infection was associated with age (p= 0.004), socio-economic condition (p=0.001) and exclusive breastfeeding of children (p=0.01). Conclusion: Rotavirus was a significant cause of acute watery diarrhoea and mainly affected children below 12 months age. BIRDEM Med J 2021; 11(3): 186-190

scholarly journals Isolation of Campylobacter Species in the Stool of Under Five Children With Acute Diarrhea in a Tertiary Care Hospital of Bangladesh

2021 ◽  
Vol 49 (3) ◽  
pp. 11-16
Author(s):  
Suborna Dey ◽  
Rajib Das ◽  
Md Moynul Haque ◽  
Premananda Das ◽  
Shantanu Das ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Acute Diarrhea ◽  
Tertiary Care ◽  
Acute Diarrhoea ◽  
Socioeconomic Background ◽  
Care Hospital ◽  
Age Group ◽  
Isolation Rate ◽  
Under Five ◽  
Under Five Children ◽  
Campylobacter Species

Campylobacter species is the main etiology of gastroenteritis due to bacteria.  To determine prevalence of Campylobacter species in stool of children less than five years of age with acute diarrhoea, this observational study was conducted in the Department of Microbiology, Sylhet M A G Osmani Medical College, Sylhet from January to December, 2017. Stool samples were collected from 162 under-five children with acute diarrhoea admitted in the Department of Paediatrics. Isolation of Campylobacter species were done by stool culture. About two third of the children were male (65.4%) and more than one fourth of the affected children (26.65%) were in age group 6-12 months. Campylobacter species was isolated in 24 (15%) sample and among them, Campylobacter jejuni were 22 (91.7%) and Campylobacter coli were 2 (8.3%). Isolation rate of Campylobacter species did not differ significantly between age group of 6-12 months and  above 12 months (p=0.211) of age;  male and female children (p=0.288); among socioeconomic status (p=0.673) and between residential status (p=0.108). Isolation rate of Campylobacter species are frequent among under five children with acute diarrhea and most of the children came from low socioeconomic background and were male. However, a large multicenter study needs to be conducted to generate more evidence regarding the issue. Bangladesh Med J. 2020 Sept; 49(3) : 11-16

scholarly journals Assessment of Nutritional Status of Children Attending Paediatrics OPD of a Tertiary Care Hospital in Eastern Nepal

2018 ◽  
Vol 37 (3) ◽  
pp. 209-212
Author(s):  
Jitendra Thakur ◽  
Nisha Keshary Bhatta ◽  
Prakash Poudel ◽  
Gouri Shankar Shah ◽  
Rupa Rajbandari Singh
Keyword(s):  
Nutritional Status ◽  
Economic Status ◽  
Tertiary Care ◽  
Birth Spacing ◽  
P Value ◽  
Care Hospital ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Major Health Problem ◽  
Female Sex ◽  
Nutritional Status Of Children

Introduction: Malnutrition is one of the major health problem worldwide, especially in developing world and so is in Nepal, the causes being numerous. The objectives of this study were to assess the nutritional status of children attending paediatric OPD of BPKIHS and to find relation of the nutritional status with different factors.Material and Methods: This descriptive cross sectional study was done by face to face interviews using semi-structured questionnaire and anthropometric variables were recorded. Data of total 192 children was analysed by descriptive statistics. p-value <0.05 was considered significant.Results: According to IAP classification 50.52% were malnourished [grade I 65.97%, grade II 26.8%, grade III 7.21%]. According to WHO classification 47.39% stuntedmoderate 89%, severe 11% and 9.89% wasted [moderate 94.73%, severe 5.26%]. Female sex, low education level in mother, low economic status, unavailability of exclusive breast feeding, low birth spacing and hospitalization were significantly associated with malnutrition.Conclusion: Malnutrition is common in children visiting paediatric OPD of BPKIHS. Female sex, maternal illiteracy, poverty, early weaning, birth spacing and hospitalization in past were major risk factors for malnutrition.

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