scholarly journals An Assessment of Socio-Economic Factors on Nutritional Status in Primary School - A Cross Sectional Study in Purulia of West Bengal

2016 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 15-18
Author(s):  
Dimpal Arora ◽  
Subrata Datta ◽  
Soudeep Kr Sau
Keyword(s):  
Nutritional Status ◽  
Primary School ◽  
Family Size ◽  
School Children ◽  
West Bengal ◽  
Primary School Children ◽  
Economic Factors ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Economic Class ◽  
Socio Economic Factors

Background: Child malnutrition is one of the most vital global health problems concerning in most of the poor communities leading to high morbidity and mortality. Various studies have highlighted the relation-ship between socioeconomic status and nutrition levels of primary school children. The present study focuses on socioeconomic inequality resulting in risk of malnutrition. Objectives of the Study were to find the Impact of socio-economic factors on nutritional status in primary school children. Methods: A cross sectional survey of 281 children, aged 6-10 years were selected from remote primary school in Purulia were used in the study. the primary schools were randomly selected. The studied variables included; Age, sex of the pupils, parents’ socio-economic status and family size of selected House Holds. Interview of pupils and parents was carried out using prepared Nordic questionnaire template. Weight and height of the children were measured. and Body Mass Index (BMI) was calculated by standard method. Data was analyzed using Microsoft excel, SPSS version 8.0 .The chi-square significance of association was deter-mined at Level of significance less than 0.05. Results: The proportion of girls and boys are 55.8% and 44.2% respectively. The nutritional status of children from lower socio economic class was poor as com-pared to their counter parts came from upper socio economic class. Children with BMI <5th percentile were 30.9% in low class while in high class it was only 12.1%. Prevalence of malnutrition was 41.9% among children of family size>4 as compare to 16.4% in those of House Holds had family size<5. During comparison of the studied children with children of same age group of overall West Bengal from NNMB survey, 2002, the first group had lower BMI than the second group. Conclusion: Poverty, low literacy rate, large families, food insecurity, food safety, appears to be the important factors responsible for poor health status of children from low socioeconomic class. Efforts should be given for exploring knowledge about nutritional needs during childhood, and creating nutritional and health awareness among young rural children to ensure a better quality of life for the next generation.International Journal of Occupational Safety and Health, Vol 4 No 2 (2014) 15 – 18

scholarly journals Assessment of nutritional status of primary school children in urban field practice area, Vijayapura

2018 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 779
Author(s):  
Sandeep G. Yankanchi ◽  
Praveen Ganganahalli ◽  
Rekha Udgiri ◽  
Shailaja S. Patil
Keyword(s):  
Nutritional Status ◽  
Primary School ◽  
School Children ◽  
Primary School Children ◽  
School Age Children ◽  
Research Centre ◽  
Anthropometric Measurement ◽  
College Hospital ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Field Practice

Background: Children are nature`s gift and fountain of life. They are future citizens and their health is nation`s wealth. There is a meaningful saying that ‘nation marches on tiny feet of young children and no nation without due love and attention paid to its children will lead to social and economic development. By promoting their good health we will be strengthening the development of the family, nation and world. As per National Family Health Survey IV, 38.4% children in India are stunted, 21% wasted and nearly 35.7% are under weight. Karnataka has a prevalence of stunting (36.2%), wasting (26%) and underweight (35.2%). The objective was assessment of nutritional status of primary school children of urban field practice area. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted in Maddy primary school located in Dorgalli, Urban field practical area, Chandabowdi, dept. of Community Medicine, Shri B.M. Patil medical college hospital and Research centre, Vijayapura. All children were assessed for nutritional status by taking anthropometric measurement like Height, Weight and also for nutritional deficiency disorders by detailed general physical examination. Analysis was done using frequency distribution, calculation of height for age, weight for age, weight for height and classified malnutrition according to IAP and Water low’s classification. Results: Around 57% of primary school children were found to be having less weight and/or height with respect to their age and sex. Conclusions: The present finding is going to affect the growth and development primary school age children who are more vulnerable for vicious cycle of malnutrition and infection. Regular monitoring of growth of primary school children and health education session for the mothers is going to be effective in prevention of malnutrition among the children. 

scholarly journals A study on nutritional status among primary school children and related co-morbidities in peri urban rural setting of India

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Prashant Bhoir ◽  
Swati M. Patki ◽  
Manoj B. Patki ◽  
Jidnyasa Bhoir
Keyword(s):  
Nutritional Status ◽  
Primary School ◽  
School Children ◽  
Statistical Significance ◽  
Rural Setting ◽  
Primary School Children ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Size Estimation ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Urban Rural

Background: Objective of the research was to study the nutritional status of children and related co-morbidities among primary school children in peri-urban rural setting of Thane district of Maharashtra.Methods: A cross sectional study with primary data collection from government primary school in peri-urban rural setting was conducted with total study duration of one year. Children between 6 and 12 years were included in study from primary school. Schools selected using lottery system and all children present on day on examination were included. Sample size estimation by formula n=4pq/l2 which was 336, but study enrolled 402 children. Anthropometric data (BMI) was analyzed using Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) growth charts. Data was analyzed using Microsoft Excel, statistical package for the social sciences (SPSS)-17, differential and inferential statistics calculated and represented using tables and charts. Chi square test was used for statistical significance and finding association with various factors.Results: The prevalence of overweight (≥85th percentile) among children was 20.83% (male), 20.95% (female) and prevalence of obesity (>95th percentile) was 14.06 % (male), 17.62% (female). Prevalence of underweight was 4.17 % (male), 4.29% (female). Female children were at greater risk of being overweight and obese.Conclusions: Childhood obesity is a problem in peri-urban rural Thane and requires timely intervention for its control.

scholarly journals Assessment of nutritional status of primary school children by anthropometry in rural field practice area of Father Muller Medical College, Mangalore

2019 ◽  
Vol 6 (7) ◽  
pp. 2963
Author(s):  
Anita Aramani ◽  
Saurabh Kumar ◽  
Sudhir Prabhu ◽  
Das Acharya
Keyword(s):  
Nutritional Status ◽  
Primary School ◽  
School Children ◽  
Dietary Habits ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Overweight And Obesity ◽  
Primary School Children ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Socioeconomic Condition ◽  
Field Practice

Background: Malnutrition in the primary school children is one of important problems in India with long term ramifications.  This may be related to faulty dietary habits, socioeconomic condition of the family etc. Malnutrition especially undernourishment can lead to delay in growth and development. Anthropometric assessment of the school children provides the information regarding the nutritional status. The objectives of the study were to find out the prevalence of undernourishment, overweight and obesity in the primary school children of the rural field practice area; to find out the association of socio-demographic variables with nutritional status.Methods: Cross sectional study was conducted from November 2013- February 2014 to assess the nutritional status of the primary school children of the rural field practice areas of our institution in Thumbay region of Dakshina Kannada.Results: The prevalence of undernourishment (thinness and severe thinness) and overweight and obesity was found to be 40.5%, 2.8% and 1.3% respectively. It was also found that significantly higher proportion of male students was having severe thinness compared to females.Conclusions: The present study showed that undernourishment (thinness) was still a problem in the rural area school children.

scholarly journals Nutritional status and eating behavior of children: A study among primary school children in a rural area of West Bengal

2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 844
Author(s):  
Sayanti Bandyopadhyay ◽  
Soumit Roy ◽  
Lina Bandyopadhyay ◽  
Aparajita Dasgupta ◽  
Bobby Paul ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Nutritional Status ◽  
Primary School ◽  
Rural Area ◽  
Eating Behavior ◽  
School Children ◽  
West Bengal ◽  
Primary School Children

scholarly journals Nutritional status and morbidity pattern of government primary school children in north Kolkata of West Bengal, India

2013 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 13-17 ◽  
Author(s):  
Palash Das ◽  
Mausumi Basu ◽  
Gautam Dhar ◽  
Sarmila Mallik ◽  
Ranabir Pal
Keyword(s):  
Nutritional Status ◽  
Primary School ◽  
School Children ◽  
Primary Schools ◽  
West Bengal ◽  
Lower Class ◽  
Class Ii ◽  
Primary School Children ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Study Population

The nutritional status of children adversely affects their physical and mental growth. This study examined the nutritional status and morbidity pattern of government primary school children in north Kolkata of West Bengal, India. A cross-sectional study was conducted among 10 primary schools using interview techniques and anthropometric and clinical examinations. Of the 502 children, 40.2% children showed poor hygiene. The upper class students showed significantly poorer hygiene than that of lower class students. Anemia rate was 22.3% in these children and class II and III students showed significantly more anemia. Dental caries were found among 29.9% children and class II and III students showed significantly higher rate. About 10.4% children were found with enlarged tonsils and class I and III students showed higher prevalence. A major group of children (39.4%) gave the history of worm expulsion and the infestations of worms were observed significantly higher among lower class students. Vitamin B-complex deficit was observed among 20.7% and the deficiency was markedly observed among class II and IV students. Under-weight children were found in one-third of study population. There was no significant difference in nutrition among the participants from the various classes. There was no case of severe under-nutrition or stunting and wasting found in this study population. The findings of various nutritional status and morbidity patterns in this study highlight the needs to undertake various initiatives in relation to health promotion and prevention in primary schools.South East Asia J Public Health | Jan-June 2012 | Vol 2 Issue 1 | 13-17 DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/seajph.v2i1.15255

scholarly journals Differentiating effects of socio-economic factors on relative weight and nutritional status in Polish schoolchildren across intergenerational changes

2020 ◽  
Vol 23 (16) ◽  
pp. 2904-2914
Author(s):  
Natalia Nowak-Szczepanska ◽  
Aleksandra Gomula ◽  
Slawomir Koziel
Keyword(s):  
Nutritional Status ◽  
Family Size ◽  
Parental Education ◽  
Social Factor ◽  
Relative Weight ◽  
Total Sample ◽  
Economic Factors ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Mid Upper Arm Circumference ◽  
Socio Economic Factors

AbstractObjective:The aim of this study was an assessment of the effects of urbanisation level, family size and parental education on body mass index (BMI) and mid-upper arm circumference (MUAC) among Polish schoolchildren in cross-sectional surveys conducted between 1966 and 2012.Design:The analysis involved schoolchildren measured in four Polish Anthropological Surveys (1966, 1978, 1988 and 2012). Socio-economic factors involved: urbanisation level (city, town and village), family size (one child, two children, three children, four or more children), and father’s and mother’s education (lower and higher education).Setting:Regions in Poland – cities: Warsaw, Lodz and Wroclaw; towns: Bystrzyca Klodzka, Pinczow, Siemiatycze, Wolsztyn and their rural surroundings.Participants:A total sample consisted of 63 757 children (31 774 boys and 31 983 girls) aged 7–18 years.Results:Between 1966 and 1988, both BMI and MUAC had significantly higher values in children from cities, in families with one child and with higher parental education (P < 0·05). However, MUAC revealed significant differences between particular socio-economic groups more frequently than BMI. In 2012, urbanisation level and parental education ceased to show a differentiating effect on both indicators, while family size remained a significant social factor for both measures (BMI: P < 0·05; MUAC: P < 0·01).Conclusions:Since MUAC reflected socio-economic differences more frequently than BMI, it could be a more sensitive and reliable anthropometric measure revealing the effects of socio-economic factors on children’s nutritional status.

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