scholarly journals Nutritional Status of Dalit Children: A Comparative Study with Non-Dalit Children in Eastern Terai of Nepal

2017 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 117-126
Author(s):  
Tara Kumari Kafle ◽  
GP Singh ◽  
SP Singh ◽  
TK Kafle
Keyword(s):  
Nutritional Status ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Under Five ◽  
Under Five Children ◽  
Number Of Children ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Poor Nutritional Status ◽  
Mother’S Education ◽  
Mother's Education

IntroductionThe poor nutritional status of under five children has been considered a serious problem in Nepal for many years. Children need adequate nutrition for their proper physical, emotional as well as psychological development.ObjectiveThe objective of this study was to assess and compare the nutritional status of under five children and explore its socio demographic determinants.MethodologyAn analytical cross-sectional study was conducted in Eastern Terai, ecological belt of Nepal. Predesigned, pretested interview schedule was used to collect the information. Information was collected from 720 Dalit as well as Non-dalit mothers about their youngest children. The nutritional status was measured byusing anthropometric measurements.  ResultsIn bi-variate analysis the significant difference were observed among children's nutritional status between castes as well as a number of socio-demographic variables however in multivariate analysis only caste, number of Children Ever Born (CEB) and mother's education were found significant determinants of height for age, mother's education was found significant determinant for weight for height and caste, age of children and mother's education were found significant determinants of weight for age of children.ConclusionDalit children were found much more malnourished than Nondalit. The castes, age of child, CEB to mother and mothers' education were found as the determinants of nutritional status among under-five children.Birat Journal of Health Sciences Vol.2/No.1/Issue 2/ Jan - April 2017, Page: 117-126

scholarly journals Nutritional status of underfive children of less privileged families in Medan

2017 ◽  
Vol 41 (1) ◽  
pp. 11
Author(s):  
Indra B. Hutagalung ◽  
Bangun Lubis ◽  
Ridwanto Ridwanto ◽  
Hakimi Hakimi ◽  
Endang D. Hamid
Keyword(s):  
Nutritional Status ◽  
Maternal Education ◽  
Occupational Status ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Under Five ◽  
Under Five Children ◽  
Number Of Children ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
The Family

A cross sectional study was done on 94 under five children taken from Keluarga Pra-sejahtera (pre-prosperous family=-pre-PF) and Keluarga Sejahtera Tahap-1 (prosperous family phase-I=PF-I) in the East Medan subdistrict, municipality of Medan in period of August 1995 up to February 1996. The aim of the study was to measure nutritional status of under five children in both groups. There were 94 under five children in group of ore-PF and 94 under five children in group of PF-l. It was found that the nutritional status of both groups was significantly different. Significant difference was also noted when they were classified according to father's occupational status and father's education level. However when they were grouped according to maternal education, number of children in the family, and occurrence of disease in the previous month no significant difference was detected.

scholarly journals ASSESSMENT OF NUTRITIONAL STATUS AND ITS DETERMINANTS AMONG CHILDREN IN AGE GROUP OF 1-5 YEARS IN A TRIBAL POPULATION OF COIMBATORE DISTRICT-A CROSS SECTIONAL STUDY

2020 ◽  
pp. 51-54
Author(s):  
T. Pravin ◽  
P.K. Govindarajan ◽  
A. John William Felix
Keyword(s):  
Nutritional Status ◽  
Maternal Education ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Age Group ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Under Five ◽  
Under Five Children ◽  
Malnourished Children ◽  
Coimbatore District

Background: Under-five children are more vulnerable to malnutrition especially in rural areas resulting in more morbidity and mortality among them. The present study is aimed to assess the prevalence of malnutrition among children of 1-5 years of age in tribal hamlets of Valparai block, Coimbatore district in Tamil Nadu. Methods: A community-based, cross-sectional study was conducted among 95 children in the age group of 1-5 years during December-January 2020. Anthropometric measurements were taken. The indicators of nutritional status of children like stunting, underweight, and wasting were expressed using WHO growth standards. Results: The overall prevalence of malnutrition in our study was 31.6%. Among the 30 (31.6%) malnourished children, 40% were underweight, and 6.67% were severely underweight. 40% were stunted, of which 13.3% were severely stunted. Wasting was present in 23.3% of malnourished children. Severe wasting was not seen. Socio-demographic factors including the type of house, maternal education, BMI of the mother, age of mother at childbirth and place of delivery had significant association with malnutrition among under-five tribal children. Conclusions: Malnutrition poses a serious threat to under-five children. Though many known risk factors of malnutrition have been studied, understanding the local factors linked with malnutrition is so crucial while planning information, education, and communication programs in this area.

scholarly journals Parents’ perceptions of food intolerance among under-five children in Gianyar Bali

2016 ◽  
Vol 43 (6) ◽  
pp. 226
Author(s):  
Endy P Prawirohartono ◽  
Ni Made Yuni Gumala
Keyword(s):  
Educational Status ◽  
Allergic Diseases ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Food Intolerance ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Under Five ◽  
Under Five Children ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Food Elimination ◽  
Basic Characteristics

Objective To estimate the proportion of food intolerance in chil-dren based on parents’ perception and to analyze factors associ-ated with food elimination.Methods A cross-sectional study was done among 250 mothersof under-five children in Gianyar District, Bali. Mothers were inter-viewed with a questionnaire concerning basic characteristics ofthe children, the family, a list of allergic diseases, disturbance afteringesting certain foods, food avoidance, the reason for eliminatingcertain foods, the person who gave advice, and probable parentalhistory of allergic diseases.Results Fifty-three children (21.2%) were suspected to have ‘prob-able allergic diseases’ and six (2.4%) had ‘probable food intoler-ance’. Food elimination was practiced in 27 (10.8%) families. ‘Prob-able allergic parents’ was found in 49 (19.6%) families. There wasa significant difference in child allergy in proportion to parentalallergy (x 2 test p<0.0001). Food elimination was not associatedwith parental allergies, children’s allergies or children’s ages (x 2test p=0.36, 0.47, and 0.56), but seemed to be related to loweducational status of mothers (x 2 test p<0.0001) and fathers(Fisher’s exact tests p< 0.0001).Conclusions The proportion of children with ‘probable allergic dis-eases’ was higher in families with ‘probable allergic parents’. Theproportion of food elimination was greater than the prevalence of‘probable food intolerance’. Low educational status of parentsplayed an important role in this discrepancy of food elimination inchildren

Awareness of quantity of ORS and Zinc among mothers of under five children with diarrhoea at a tertiary care Centre Lahore

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-10
Author(s):  
Mubeen Nazar Duggal ◽  
Attia Bari ◽  
Ayesha Mansoor ◽  
Sara Saeed ◽  
Wajiha Rizwan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Tertiary Care ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Oral Rehydration Salt ◽  
Tertiary Care Centre ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Oral Rehydration ◽  
Under Five ◽  
Under Five Children ◽  
Number Of Children

Abstract Objectives: To assess mothers’ knowledge about quantity of ORS and zinc in management of diarrhoea. Methods: Cross sectional study conducted over a period of 4 months from May 2019 to August 2019 among mothers accompanying under five children admitted in the diarrhoea ward of The Children’s hospital Lahore for rehydration and included 334 children age 2 months to 59 months. Data was collected regarding age, sex, residence, number of children in house hold, socioeconomic status, maternal literacy status, mother’s awareness of signs of dehydration in diarrhoea, familiarity with the term oral rehydration salt (ORS) as regards its correct preparation and administration and Zinc supplementation in diarrhoea. Conclusion: Majority mothers were aware of ORS and doctors were the main source of information. Many knew the correct role of ORS in diarrhoea and its method of preparation as sachet pack was the most commonly used type. Although ORS use rate was high, but most mothers were unaware of quantity of ORS to be given. Zinc use in diarrhoea was very low in our study. Keywords: Awareness, ORS, Zinc, Diarrhoea.

scholarly journals ANALYSIS OF MATERNAL AGE AT MARRIED, NUMBER OF CHILDREN, HISTORY OF BREASTFEEDING, MOTHER'S EDUCATION AND HIGH RISK OF PREGNANCY WITH INCIDENCE OF STUNTING IN CHILDREN UNDER FIVE-YEARS

2021 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 21-30
Author(s):  
Eka Sri Purwandari ◽  
Qorinah Estiningtyas Sakilah Adnani ◽  
Reni Yuli Astutik
Keyword(s):  
Logistic Regression ◽  
Maternal Education ◽  
World Health ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Children Under Five ◽  
Under Five ◽  
Number Of Children ◽  
Mother’S Education ◽  
History Of ◽  
Mother's Education

Background: Stunting among children is a problem that has received serious attention from the Indonesian government. Incidence of stunting has decreased from year to year, but the decline still does not meet the World Health Organization (WHO) target. Stunting occurs as a result of chronic malnutrition, especially during the first 1000 days of birth as a vital phase. Chronic nutritional deficiency as a toddler can be caused by various factors, including exclusive breastfeeding, the number of children that must be borne by the family and mother's education. Purpose: This study aimed to analyse the age of the women at marriage, the number of children, mother’s education, history of breastfeeding and pregnancy risk with the incidence of stunting in children under five years.. Methods: The design of this study was analytic with a cross-sectional approach. This research was conducted on toddlers aged 13-60 months in a village of East Java Province, Indonesia, with a sample size of 110 children under five. The statistical test used logistic regression with a confidence level of 95%. Results: Data analysis using logistic regression reveal the relationship between the dependent variable and the incidence of toddler stunting, the following results were obtained: from the mother's age at marriage, the value of ? 0.286, the number of family members ? 0.587, mother's education, ? 0.002, history of breastfeeding, ? 0.884, risk of pregnancy ? 0.696. of the five factors associated with the incidence of under-five stunting in this study, it shows that only mother's education has a very significant relationship with the incidence of under-five stunting (? = 0.002 <? = 0.05). The OR value is 4.724, which means that mothers with primary education have a risk of 4.724 times in the incidence of child stunting. Conclusion: The lower the mother's education provides an opportunity for the incidence of toddler stunting. Maternal education is related to the ability to receive information related to nutrition and child development so that it also has an impact on the preparation of family nutrition. In the long term, improper nutrition can lead to stunting.

scholarly journals A cross-sectional study to assess the socio-demographic and morbidity profile among under-five children in a resettlement colony of Bihar

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (3) ◽  
pp. 1295
Author(s):  
Navin Kumar ◽  
Ravi Ranjan Jha ◽  
Animesh Gupta
Keyword(s):  
Rural Areas ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Special Focus ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Under Five ◽  
Under Five Children ◽  
Number Of Children ◽  
The World ◽  
Female Children

Background: The development of our society and the world largely depends on the health of the children in their first five years. These first five years lay down the foundation of their future mental and physical health. India has the largest number of children in the world. India also contributes to more than 20% of the child deaths in the world. children who are born in rural areas, poor household or illiterate families, are at major risk of dying before turning six years of age. Aim was to assess the health risk profile of under-five children and to find out its relation with socio-demographic, nutritional, cultural health care practices and other factors.Methods: This was a community based cross-sectional study, carried out from January, 2019 till July, 2019 in a resettlement colony of Rohtas district, Sasaram, Bihar. The study population comprised of all the under-five children. The study tools used for data collection included a semi-structured proforma and clinical anthropometric examination.Results: When presence of morbidity was seen among male and female children, it was more (71%) in males as compared to 58% in female children. The difference in the two groups was found to be statistically significant. (p=0.05). Respiratory system was most commonly involved (68.4%).Conclusions: There is high proportion of under nutrition and other morbidities among under five children in our country. Special focus needs to be put in resettlement colonies, as these residential colonies remain neglected.

scholarly journals NUTRITIONAL STATUS AND ASSOCIATED FACTORS AMONG NOMAD CHILDREN UNDER FIVE YEARS OF AGE IN DISTRICT FAISALABAD

1970 ◽  
Vol 7 (3) ◽  
pp. 163-168
Author(s):  
Mawera Babar ◽  
Rukhsana Khan ◽  
Aziz Ullah
Keyword(s):  
Nutritional Status ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Poor Health Status ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Under Five ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Under Five Children ◽  
Nutritional Needs ◽  
Structured Questionnaire

Background: Globally, more than 150 million under five children are malnourished. In Pakistan 43.7% of under five children were stunted, 15.1% were wasted and 31.5% were underweight according to NNS, 2011. Nomads are the shifted or migrated people, they are the neglected ones therefore have a very poor health status and knowledge about nutrition. The aim of this study was to improve the nutritional status of the under five nomad children in district Faisalabad. The objectives were to assess the nutritional status of nomad children, knowledge of mothers regarding the nutritional status of their children, factors associated with the nutritional status of these children. Methods: A cross sectional study was conducted in nomad settlements of four Union councils of district Faisalabad. A structured questionnaire was used and anthropometric measurements like height, weight and MUAC of 296 children selected consecutively were calculated. Results were analyzed by using WHO Anthro to identify stunting, wasting and underweight cases whereas SPSS-20 was used for descriptive and inferential statistics. Results: Results showed that the proportion of malnutrition among under five children was 86% in which 10.8% were wasted, 53.4% were stunted and 58.8% were underweight. About 76% of the mothers have no knowledge about their child's nutritional needs. A significant association was found between malnutrition and sociodemographic, child health and maternal health characteristics including knowledge of mothers. Conclusion: The nutritional status of the nomad children less than five years was unsatisfactory. Therefore efforts should be made to enhance nomad mothers knowledge through CMW's and LHW's and also provide nutritional support to them.

scholarly journals Assessment of Effect of Maternal Employment on Nutritional Status of Under Five Children In Mendera Kochi Kebele, Jimma Town, Jimma Zone, Ethiopia: Community Based Cross Sectional Study

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bekana Fekecha Hurissa ◽  
Haregwa Asnake
Keyword(s):  
Nutritional Status ◽  
Maternal Employment ◽  
Working Mothers ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Community Based ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Under Five ◽  
Under Five Children ◽  
Jimma Town

Abstract Background: Malnutrition continues to be a critical public health problem in sub-Saharan Africa. For example, in East Africa, 48% of children under- five are stunted while 36% are under weight. Poor health and poor nutrition are now more characteristics of children living in urban area than of children in rural areas. Therefore this study assessed the effect of maternal employment on nutritional status of under-five children at Mendera Kochi kebele of Jimma town South West of Ethiopia.Method: Community based cross sectional study design was conducted in Jimma town Mendera Kochi kebele from April15-May 05. Systematic sampling technique was used. Pre-tested structured questionnaires used for data collection. A total of 264 study subjects were interviewed. The collected data analyzed using SPSS 20 version.Result: Out of 264 total households the majority, 96(36.4%) of mothers were living in households with 3-4 or more family members. Out of 264 respondents 155(58.7%) were government employee, 93(35.3%) and the remaining were private and NGO employees. The income level of majority of respondents, 54.5% was between 1000 and1500. A total of 254 children aged 0–59 months were enrolled in this study. The age of the children in the study area, 6-12 months 89(35%), 12-24 months 111(43.6%), and 24-59 months 54(21.4%) respectively. Weight of children’s 53(21.1%) were between 1500-2500 gm, 40(16.1%) were between 2500-4000gm, 25(9.8%) were >4000gm and the rest were below 1500gm. 151(57.2%) children of working mothers had a mean upper arm circumference value of >=12.5. 51.1% of the children had height for age ranged from 90-95% percentiles. Conclusion- The children of working mothers were observed to achieve better nutritional status from their anthropometric measurement. Maternal employment is not a protective factor against diarrhea and acute respiratory infection.

scholarly journals Effect of nutritional status on Rohingya under-five children in Bangladesh

2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (4) ◽  
pp. 358
Author(s):  
Md Hasib ◽  
Md. Nazmul Hassan ◽  
Mehedi Hasan ◽  
Md. Shafiqul Islam Khan
Keyword(s):  
Nutritional Status ◽  
Population Data ◽  
Reference Population ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Food Groups ◽  
Z Score ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Under Five ◽  
Under Five Children ◽  
Worm Infestation

The extent of nutritional status affecting Rohingya refugee under-five children has become a major health issues in Bangladesh. This study aimed to investigate the nutritional status and its effect on under-five Rohingya children in comparison with the areas of Bangladesh. A cross-sectional study of 300 under-five children were conducted by structured questionnaire from Rohingya camp (100), Cox’s Bazar (100) and Dumki (100) applying simple random method. Anthropometric indices (weight, height, mid-upper arm circumference (MUAC)) were measured in children aged 6-59 months. Indices were reported in z-scores and compared with WHO 2005 reference population. Data were analyzed by WHO Anthro-Plus Software and SPSS. About 41% Rohingya, 43% surrounding areas, and 46% Dumki were stunting in height-for-age z-score (HAZ) score respectively. Near about 13%, 11% and 4% were wasting in weight-for-height z-score (WHZ) score and 18%, 15% and 10% were underweight in weight for age Z-score (WAZ) score respectively. Food groups, Disease, worm infestation among 3 study areas were statistically significant (P&lt; .05). Moreover, handwashing practice, vitamin-A consumption and worm infestation effects among diseases were statistically significant. In this study population, there was high prevalence of malnutrition among Rohingya children, especially wasting and underweight compared to other areas. Prevention of malnutrition plays an important role for having a healthy society of Rohingya Refugees.

scholarly journals Faktor-Faktor yang Berhubungan dengan Status Gizi Anak Balita di Wilayah Kerja Puskesmas Nanggalo Padang

2015 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Rona Firmana Putri ◽  
Delmi Sulastri ◽  
Yuniar Lestari
Keyword(s):  
Nutritional Status ◽  
Maternal Education ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Bivariate Analysis ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Children Under Five ◽  
Under Five ◽  
Number Of Children ◽  
Maternal Occupation ◽  
Nutritional Status Of Children

AbstrakStatus gizi anak balita salah satunya dipengaruhi oleh faktor kondisi sosial ekonomi, antara lain pendidikan ibu, pekerjaan ibu, jumlah anak, pengetahuan dan pola asuh ibu serta kondisi ekonomi orang tua secara keseluruhan. Penelitian ini dilakukan untuk mengetahui apakah ada hubungan kondisi sosial ekonomi keluarga terhadap status gizi anak balita. Penelitian ini adalah survei analitik menggunakan desain cross sectional study dengan jumlah sampel 227 orang yang terdiri dari anak balita dan ibu balita di Wilayah Kerja Puskesmas Nanggalo Padang. Data dikumpulkan melalui kuesioner yang telah diisi oleh ibu balita yang kemudian di analisis secara bivariat dan multivariat. Berdasarkan analisis bivariat didapatkan pendidikan ibu (p=0,022), pekerjaan ibu (p=0,000), pendapatan keluarga (p=0,012), jumlah anak (p=0,008) dan pola asuh ibu (p=0,000). Sementara dari analisis multivariat didapatkan pendidikan ibu (p=0,004; OR=2,594; CI95%=1,356-4,963), pekerjaan ibu (p=0,000; OR=74,769; CI95%=24,141-231,577), pendapatan keluarga (p=0,013; OR=3,058; CI95%=1,246-7,4) dan pola asuh ibu (p=0,000; OR=15,862; CI95%=5,973-42,128). Analisis bivariat menunjukan bahwa terdapat hubungan antara pendidikan ibu, pekerjaan ibu, pendapatan keluarga, jumlah anak dan pola asuh ibu dengan status gizi anak balita. Berdasarkan hasil analisis multivariat faktor pekerjaan ibu merupakan faktor yang paling berhubungan dengan status gizi anak balita.Kata kunci: status gizi, anak balita, faktor sosial ekonomiAbstractNutritional status of children under five years has affected by a political and socio-economic condition factors, among others, maternal education, maternal occupation, number of children, maternal knowledge and parenting also parents' economic conditions as a whole. This research is conduct to determine whether there is a relationship between the socio-economic conditions of families on the nutritional status of children under five.This research is a analytic survey using a cross sectional study design with the number of samples are 227 people consisting of children under five and the mothers in the working areas Puskesmas Nanggalo Padang. Data were collected through questionnaires which is completed by mothers whose later been analyzed in bivariate and multivariateBased on bivariate analysis we can get the maternal education (p = 0.022), maternal occupation (p = 0.000), household income (p = 0.012), number of children (p = 0.008) and maternal parenting (p = 0.000). While the multivariate analysis obtained from the maternal education (p = 0.004; OR = 2.594; CI95% = 1.356 to 4.963), maternal occupation (p = 0.000; OR = 74.769; CI95% = 24.141 to 231.577), household income (p = 0.013; OR = 3.058; CI95% = 1.246 to 7.4) and maternal parenting (p = 0.000; OR = 15.862; CI95% = 5.973 to 42.128).Bivariate analysis showed that there is a relationship between maternal education, maternal occupation, family income, number of children and parenting mothers with a nutritional status of children under five. Based on the results of the multivariate analysis, maternal occupation is the most associated factor with nutritional status of children under five.Keywords: Nutritional Status, Children Under Five, Socio-economic Factor

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