Assessment of the Nutritional Status and Risk Factors of Malaria among Pregnant Mothers in Owerri Rural Communities, Southeastern Nigeria

2021 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Onyeneke EN ◽  
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Ifeanacho MO ◽  
Amadi JA ◽  
Okeke PN ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Rural Communities ◽  
Nutritional Status ◽  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Public Health Problem ◽  
Anthropometric Parameters ◽  
Mosquito Net ◽  
Southeastern Nigeria ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Malaria During Pregnancy ◽  
Pregnant Mothers

Malaria during pregnancy remains a serious public health problem, with substantial risk for the mother, her fetus and the new born. A crosssectional study was conducted in Owerri rural hospitals among 150 pregnant mothers in Emekuku and Uratta rural communities in Owerri, Imo State using questionnaire. Ninety (90) pregnant women from Holy Rosary Hospital Emekuku and 60 pregnant women from Redeemed Jesus People hospital and maternity, Uratta, Owerri within the age range of 20-50 years were involved in this study. Anthropometric data, age, weight and height were collected using standard scale and the meter rule. Cluster analysis was applied for the identification of the groups with similar nutritional habits and anthropometric parameters. At the end of the data collection and analysis, it was obtained that 40.7% of the women lived in a moderately bushy environment, 13.3% in a very bushy environment, 6.6% lived in a bushy environment while 39.4% however lived in a very clean environment. In assessing the nutritional status the result indicates that 45.3% skipped meals while 54.7% do not. 82.7% of the women had a history of malaria while 17.3% had none. 22% of the pregnant women were malaria positive while 78% were negative. 56.7% of the women had mosquito net while 43.3% did not. 53.3% of the women disliked some food, 82% took supplement, and 36.7% took multivitamins. About 50 % of the pregnant women were overweight. The anthropometric characteristics of respondents showed that women from 40-50 years had high mean in their respective variables and no significant difference (p>0.05) in their ranges. The use of Insecticide-Treated Mosquito nets (ITNs) was found to be associated with malaria infection; pregnant women who did not use ITNs frequently were more affected by malaria as compared to those who did.

scholarly journals Diversity in the intestinal microbiota and the influence of delivery, dietary profile and nutritional status

2021 ◽  
Vol 2 (5) ◽  
Author(s):  
Franciele Valduga ◽  
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Malena Rostirola Miri ◽  
Daniela Signori ◽  
Larissa Pereira da Costa ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Nutritional Status ◽  
Gut Microbiota ◽  
School Children ◽  
Alpha Diversity ◽  
Grape Juice ◽  
Anthropometric Parameters ◽  
Culture Methods ◽  
Normal Delivery ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Microbiota Diversity

Objective: This research aimed to evaluate the nutritional status and influence on the dietary profile in the gut microbiota, in an attempt to identify possible effects of grape juice consumption among school children aged 6-10. Design: Anthropometric parameters (weight, height, Body Mass Index, waist circumference, triceps, and subscapular skinfold) weremeasured at baseline. A Food Frequency Questionnaire (FFQ) was carried out to evaluate the dietary profile. Feces were analyzed by culture methods and the alpha diversity was determined by the Shannon Index. Participants: 36 volunteer school children aged 6 to 10 years from two different cities in the South of Brazil. Main outcome measure: Gut microbiota diversity according to anthropometric parameters, nutrition profile and delivery patterns. Analysis: For statistical analysis, t or u test and correlation were used through the statistical software SPSS® version 22.0. Results: The volunteers presented a eutrophic nutritional status, but 41.7% in the City 2 were overweight. There was a significant difference in the consumption of polyphenols (p<0.003), microbiotadiversity, breastfeeding, and delivery patterns by city. However, the dietary profile does not include the portions of daily nutrients recommended in both cities. The volunteers from City 1 presented a greater alpha diversity, which may be related to higher micronutrient intake, breastfeeding, and predominant natural/vaginal delivery Conclusion: We observed that the normal delivery and the dietary profile seems to be important factors to the gut microbiota diversity in these children. Keywords: grape juice; dietary profile; gut microbiota.

scholarly journals Serum adipocytokines and adiposity as predictive indices of preeclampsia

2020 ◽  
Vol 26 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ahmed Tijani Bawah ◽  
Francis Agyemang Yeboah ◽  
Salifu Nanga ◽  
Huseini Alidu ◽  
Robert A. Ngala
Keyword(s):  
Family History ◽  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Heart Association ◽  
Hdl Cholesterol ◽  
First Trimester ◽  
Anthropometric Parameters ◽  
Family History Of Diabetes ◽  
Receiver Operating Characteristic Curves ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
History Of

Abstract Background This study was aimed at determining the levels of serum adiponectin, leptin, resistin, visfatin and lipids during the first trimester in pregnant women and to evaluate the relationship between these biochemical markers and preeclampsia (PE). Available evidence point to changes in the levels of these adipokines in PE hence this study examined the potential of using these biomarkers in the prediction of the disease. Methods This was a case-control study which compared first trimester serum biochemical and anthropometric parameters in pregnant women who subsequently developed PE and those who did not. Blood pressure and urine protein were determined after 20 weeks of gestation and diagnosis of PE performed according to the guidelines of the American Heart Association. Results There was no significant difference (p > 0.05) in the lipid profile with the exception of HDL cholesterol which was significantly lower (p = 0.043) in the PE group compared to the normotensive group. There were, however, significant differences (p <  0.05) in the adipokines between the PE group and those without PE. Analyses of area under the receiver operating characteristic curves (AUCs) for the adipokines, showed their ability to correctly predict PE even after controlling for body mass index (BMI) and family history of hypertension. Conclusion Adiponectin, leptin, resistin and visfatin were found to be significant predictors of PE, with resistin being the best predictor after controlling for BMI. However, adiponectin was the best predictor after controlling for BMI, age, parity and family history of diabetes and preeclmapsia.

scholarly journals GAMBARAN PENGETAHUAN IBU HAMIL TENTANG KEKURANGAN ENERGI KRONIS (KEK) DI KLATEN

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 48-51
Author(s):  
Isnani Nurhayati ◽  
Anas Rahmad Hidayat ◽  
Tri Hartati
Keyword(s):  
Data Analysis ◽  
Nutritional Status ◽  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Frequency Distribution ◽  
Premature Birth ◽  
Energy Deficiency ◽  
Research Results ◽  
Chronic Energy Deficiency ◽  
Expectant Mothers ◽  
Pregnant Mothers

Background : The need during pregnancy affects the nutritional status of pregnant women due to lack of intake in one of the substances will lead to the need for something impaired nutrients and the need for nutrients that are not constant during gestation. Unbalanced nutritional consumption in pregnant women will result in nutritional problems such as chronic energy deficiency (KEK) that will allow miscarriage, premature birth, BBLR and bleeding after childbirth.Objective : knowing the knowledge of pregnant mothers about chronic energy deficiency in Kebondalem Lor District Puskesmas Klaten Regency.Methods : This research is a descriptive analytic with a crosssectional approach. Population is all expectant mothers in Kebondalem Lor District Puskesmas in Klaten Regency as much as 167 people. Sampling with sample clusters obtained 42 respondents. Instruments using Quesioner contain knowledge of expectant mothers about chronic energy deficiency. Univariic data analysis is the frequency distribution of pregnant women knowledge about KEK, where the research results are conducted interpretation of the data of the question ite m by calculating the answer percentage.Result : From 42 expectant mothers of pregnant women knowledge about chronic energy deficiency are largely a good as much as 18 people (42.9%) and a small portion of respondents 9 people (21.4%) Less knowledgeable.Conclusion : The knowledge of pregnant women about chronic energy deficiency in the area of KebondalemLor District, Klaten Regency most are knowledgeable well.

scholarly journals Influence of childcare practices on the nutritional status of children aged 6 to 23 months in Lusaka district, Zambia

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Whisper Hansakali ◽  
Pamela A. Marinda ◽  
Chiza Kumwenda
Keyword(s):  
Nutritional Status ◽  
Public Health Problem ◽  
Education Level ◽  
Bivariate Analysis ◽  
Consumption Pattern ◽  
P Value ◽  
Health Seeking ◽  
Mosquito Net ◽  
Child Morbidity ◽  
Nutritional Status Of Children

Abstract Background Malnutrition is a public health problem in many developing countries, Zambia inclusive. According to the Zambia Demographic and Health Survey, the stunting rate in children under five years old is at 40% while underweight is at 15% and wasting at 6%. The purpose of this study was to establish whether childcare practices have an influence on the nutritional status of children aged 6 to 23 months in Lusaka district. Methods A cross sectional study was employed targeting 239 children resident in Munali constituency in Zambia. A researcher administered questionnaire was used to collect data on demographic characteristics, hygiene practices, health seeking behaviour and food consumption pattern. Child anthropometric measurements were taken using calibrated scales and height/length boards for weight and length/height respectively. SPSS version 20 was used to analyse data. WHO AnthroPlus was used to generate anthropometric indices. Bivariate analysis used to establish associations between variables and logistic regression was used to establish predictors of stunting. Results Prevalence of wasting, underweight and stunting was 3.8%, 9.6% and 25.5%, respectively. Stunting was more prevalent among male than female children, (p-value = 0.015). Child care practices that were associated with stunting included: breastfeeding (p-value = 0.002), education level of caregiver (p-value = 0.013), type of toilet used (p – value = 0.004), child morbidity (p – value = 0.040), use of insecticide treated mosquito net (p – value = 0.012). Predictors of stunting included breastfeeding and child morbidity. Breastfeeding before the survey was associated with a reduction in risk of stunting among children (p-value = 0.009, OR = 0.347, 95% CI (0.156 – 0.769)). Surprisingly morbidity two weeks prior to the study was also associated with a reduction in the likelihood of stunting (p-value = 0.009, OR = 0.350, 95% CI (0.166 – 0.773)). Conclusion The study revealed high levels of stunting. Childcare practices that had a significant relationship to nutritional status of the children were: breastfeeding night before survey, type of toilet used, use of insecticide treated mosquito net, education level of caregiver and child morbidity. Key words: childcare, stunting, underweight, wasting, Zambia

scholarly journals Survival Analysis of Hemodialysis Patients

2016 ◽  
Vol 5 (3) ◽  
pp. 306
Author(s):  
Efri Tri Ardianto ◽  
Hari Basuki Notobroto ◽  
Windhu Purnomo
Keyword(s):  
Survival Analysis ◽  
Nutritional Status ◽  
Survival Time ◽  
Disease Patient ◽  
Public Health Problem ◽  
Hemodialysis Patients ◽  
Right Censoring ◽  
Outcome Variable ◽  
Kaplan Meier ◽  
Significant Difference

Survival analysis as a collection of statistical procedures for analyzing the data that its outcome variable was the time to occurrence of an event. Kaplan-Meier method is a type of survival analysis technique, this method is often called the Product Limit Method. Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) became one of the public health problem throughout the world, including Indonesia. The number of hemodialysis patients has increased every year and have an impact on increasing the number of death in General Hospital Ibnu Sina Gresik. This study was determine the survival of hemodialysis patients using Kaplan-Meier analysis techniques. Non-reactive research with a retrospective cohort using the calculations right censoring. 155 population were taken randomly and sample size of 111. Data were collected using a checklist. The estimated survival time of female, adult age, further education, patients work, patients without insurance, patients with normal nutritional status, patients with a history of disease, patient with hypertention and patient with diabetic had a better survival time. The insurance status, nutritional status, hypertension, and diabetes mellitus were significant difference to the survival time (p-value &lt;0.05). It was necessary special treatment for CKD patients through giving information, education to families and patients to maintain healthy lifestyle.

Malaria and anaemia in pregnancy: a cross-sectional study of pregnant women in rural communities of Southeastern Nigeria

2014 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 130-137 ◽  
Author(s):  
Emmanuel O. Ugwu ◽  
Cyril C. Dim ◽  
Benjamin S. Uzochukwu ◽  
Emeka I. Iloghalu ◽  
Angela O. Ugwu
Keyword(s):  
Rural Communities ◽  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Southeastern Nigeria ◽  
Anaemia In Pregnancy ◽  
In Pregnancy

scholarly journals Evaluation of MUAC as a tool for assessing nutritional status during pregnancy (>20 weeks of gestation) in Delhi India

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
pp. 65-72
Author(s):  
Megha Suresh ◽  
Swati Jain ◽  
Neena Bhatia Kaul
Keyword(s):  
Blood Pressure ◽  
Weight Gain ◽  
Nutritional Status ◽  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Urban Areas ◽  
Screening Tool ◽  
Tertiary Care ◽  
Maternal Weight ◽  
Anthropometric Parameters ◽  
The Mean

The present study was conducted to assess the usefulness of MUAC as a screening tool to assess nutritional status during pregnancy (>20 weeks).  Pregnant women (>20 weeks of gestation, n=100) were enrolled from tertiary care ANC clinics in urban areas of Delhi. Data on socio-demographic profile was collected using pre-tested questionnaires. The blood pressure and anthropometric parameters (weight, height and MUAC) were recorded. The mean height, weight and MUAC of pregnant women were 152.15 ± 4.93cm, 56.7 ± 6.7Kgs and 25.5 ± 2.60cm respectively. Weight gain between trimesters and overall weight gain showed no correlation with blood pressure. Maternal weight was positively correlated with MUAC (p=0.00), SBP (p=0.006) and DBP (p=0.02). Maternal height was negatively correlated with MUAC (p=0.012). BMI and MUAC showed a significantly positive correlation (p=0.00), which indicates the versatility of this tool. However, no association was observed between MUAC and blood pressure during pregnancy in the present study.

scholarly journals Survival Analysis of Hemodialysis Patients

2016 ◽  
Vol 5 (3) ◽  
pp. 306
Author(s):  
Efri Tri Ardianto ◽  
Hari Basuki Notobroto ◽  
Windhu Purnomo
Keyword(s):  
Survival Analysis ◽  
Nutritional Status ◽  
Survival Time ◽  
Disease Patient ◽  
Public Health Problem ◽  
Hemodialysis Patients ◽  
Right Censoring ◽  
Outcome Variable ◽  
Kaplan Meier ◽  
Significant Difference

Survival analysis as a collection of statistical procedures for analyzing the data that its outcome variable was the time to occurrence of an event. Kaplan-Meier method is a type of survival analysis technique, this method is often called the Product Limit Method. Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) became one of the public health problem throughout the world, including Indonesia. The number of hemodialysis patients has increased every year and have an impact on increasing the number of death in General Hospital Ibnu Sina Gresik. This study was determine the survival of hemodialysis patients using Kaplan-Meier analysis techniques. Non-reactive research with a retrospective cohort using the calculations right censoring. 155 population were taken randomly and sample size of 111. Data were collected using a checklist. The estimated survival time of female, adult age, further education, patients work, patients without insurance, patients with normal nutritional status, patients with a history of disease, patient with hypertention and patient with diabetic had a better survival time. The insurance status, nutritional status, hypertension, and diabetes mellitus were significant difference to the survival time (p-value &lt;0.05). It was necessary special treatment for CKD patients through giving information, education to families and patients to maintain healthy lifestyle.

scholarly journals Food Quality and Nutritional Status of Pregnant and Lactating Women in The Non-Lotted Area on the Outskirts of Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zoubga W. Adama ◽  
Zongo Urbain ◽  
Somé W. Jérôme ◽  
Nikiema P. Augustin ◽  
Savadogo Aly
Keyword(s):  
Nutritional Status ◽  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Urban Areas ◽  
Dietary Diversity ◽  
The Body ◽  
Reproductive Age ◽  
Acute Malnutrition ◽  
Severe Malnutrition ◽  
Lactating Women ◽  
Significant Difference

Background: To contribute to the fight against malnutrition among women of reproductive age, this study aimed to evaluate the quality of food and the nutritional status of pregnant and lactating women. Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted from June 2018 to September 2018 to explore the frequency and distribution of the dietary, socioeconomic, and health characteristics of pregnant and lactating women as well as their nutritional status. The target population consisted of 124 pregnant women and 118 nursing women age between 15 to 49 years. Results: The prevalence of acute malnutrition was 30.9% among women in general, 1.6% with severe malnutrition according to the mid-upper arm circumference (MUAC). In terms of the body mass index (BMI), the prevalence of malnutrition among lactating women was 13.5%; 10.5% with moderate malnutrition and 3.5% with severe malnutrition. The women aged between 15 to 49 years had poor dietary diversity. The mean dietary diversity score (DDS) was estimated at 4.14±0.86. This score was 4.19±0.87 in pregnant women and 4.09 ± 0.85 in lactating women. However, no statistically significant difference was observed between them (P = 0.20 and OR = 0.82) [0.4; 1.4]. A substantial proportion (19.8%) of women had a low DDS (< 5), with a rate of 16.9% among pregnant women and 22.9% among lactating women. Conclusion: This study revealed the presence of food and nutrition insecurity in semi-urban areas, particularly in "undeveloped" areas. Improving the living conditions of the populations in these localities, in parallel with nutritional education actions, could help to reduce the disease.

scholarly journals EFEKTIFITAS PELATIHAN MEDIA AUDIO-VISUAL TERKAIT ANEMIA IBU HAMIL DALAM PENINGKATAN KOMPETENSI PETUGAS PENYULUH KESEHATAN DI KABUPATEN BANYUMAS

2017 ◽  
Vol 9 (01) ◽  
pp. 9
Author(s):  
Siti Masfiah ◽  
Elviera Gamelia ◽  
Arrum Firda Ayu Maghfiroh ◽  
Adhika Pramasatya
Keyword(s):  
Health Promotion ◽  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Health Workers ◽  
Visual Media ◽  
Local Context ◽  
Knowledge And Skills ◽  
Central Java ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Visual Health ◽  
Pregnant Mothers

Pregnant suffers anemia can lead to infection and bleeding, which is a major factor in maternal mortality. In 2013 Central Java district recorded 3rd rank of 35 dictricts, at rate 126 per 100,000 live births. Cases of anemia in pregnant women in Banyumas accounted as 68.99%, higher than the national number. Banyumas did anemia counseling in pregnant mothers using leaflets, but did not effective. Health promotion media and materials based on local context are still limited. The ability of health workers are still based on extension activities with lectures, competency to make audio-visual health promotion is still limited. This study aimed to determine the effectiveness of audio-visual media training related anemia in pregnant women to increase the competence (knowledge and skills) of health workers in Banyumas.The study was quasy-experimental design with time series method. Population were 58 health educators in Banyumas and it was selected 33 sample by purposively. Data were collected by questionnaires for knowledge, and it was used checklist for observation the skills. For analyze the data’s normality I usedShapiro Wilk, and it used Wilcoxonto analyze the data’s difference.There was a significant difference of knowledge and skills at pretest and posttest I, but there was no significant difference on the posttest 1 and posttest II. Training of audio-visual media-related anemia in pregnant mothers increased the competence of health workers in Banyumas District.

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