Patterns of utilization of orthodox and/or traditional healthcare services among pregnant women and mothers of under-five children in a rural community: Case study of Njaba, Imo State, Nigeria

2015 ◽  
Vol 18 (3) ◽  
pp. 103 ◽  
Author(s):  
KenechiAnderson Uwakwe ◽  
IreneAdanta Merenu ◽  
ChukwumaBonaventure Duru ◽  
KevinChiekulie Diwe ◽  
HenryNaemeka Chineke
Keyword(s):  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Rural Community ◽  
Healthcare Services ◽  
Under Five ◽  
Imo State ◽  
Under Five Children ◽  
Patterns Of Utilization

scholarly journals Predictors of Health-Seeking Behavior for Fever Cases among Caregivers of Under-Five Children in Malaria-Endemic Area of Imo State, Nigeria

2019 ◽  
Vol 16 (19) ◽  
pp. 3752 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sampson Oluchi ◽  
Rosliza Manaf ◽  
Suriani Ismail ◽  
Theophilus Udeani
Keyword(s):  
Early Stage ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Health Seeking ◽  
Presumptive Treatment ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Under Five ◽  
Imo State ◽  
Under Five Children ◽  
Seeking Behavior ◽  
Pediatric Illnesses

Fever is one of the most common symptoms of pediatric illnesses; it is an important early symptom of malaria. Fever had served as the entry point for presumptive treatment of malaria among children in Nigerian. Appropriate HSB is important when seeking treatment for fever among under-five children; this will help for better prognosis because treatment will be initiated early. This study attempted to identify caregiver’s HSB for under-five children with fever. A cross-sectional study was conducted in Imo-State, Nigeria. Appropriate HSB was operationally defined as seeking treatment from health facility within 24 h of fever. Data were obtained using pretested self-administered questionnaire. Data were analyzed using SPSS version 22. Simple and multiple logistic regression were used to determine predictors of appropriate HSB. A total of 559 eligible respondents were recruited; 103 (18.6%) caregivers had appropriate HSB. The predictors of HSB are being male child (aOR = 2.760; 95% CI:1.536–4.958), the age of child younger than 27 months (aOR = 2.804; 95% CI:1.485–5.295), employed caregivers (aOR = 1.882; 95% CI:1.014–3.493), number of household members (aOR = 2.504; 95% CI:1.464–4.283), and caregivers who decided to seek treatment at early stage (aOR = 7.060; 95% CI:1.616–30.852). Only 18.6% caregivers practiced appropriate HSB for fever cases among under-five children. It is essential to educate caregivers and emphasise on early treatment of fever and appropriate use of health facilities for fever. The findings will be used to improve intervention at the community level and will be compared with follow-up data to evaluate their effectiveness.

Knowledge and Practice of Mothers of Under-Five Children on Worm Infestation in Rural Community in Dakshina Kannada District

2016 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 151
Author(s):  
K Jeyalakshmi ◽  
Janet Alva ◽  
Sujay Sunny ◽  
Helen Jose ◽  
Jerin Sara Rajan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Rural Community ◽  
Under Five ◽  
Under Five Children ◽  
Worm Infestation ◽  
Knowledge And Practice

scholarly journals Prevalence and correlates of Helicobacter pylori infection among under-five children, adolescent and non-pregnant women in Nepal: Further analysis of Nepal national micronutrient status survey 2016

2021 ◽  
Vol 15 (6) ◽  
pp. e0009510
Author(s):  
Suresh Mehata ◽  
Kedar Raj Parajuli ◽  
Narayan Dutt Pant ◽  
Binod Rayamajhee ◽  
Uday Narayan Yadav ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Socioeconomic Status ◽  
Helicobacter Pylori ◽  
Pregnant Women ◽  
National Level ◽  
Reproductive Age ◽  
Adolescent Boys ◽  
Under Five ◽  
Under Five Children ◽  
Micronutrient Status ◽  
Status Survey

Most of the Helicobacter pylori infections occur in developing countries. The risk factors for H. pylori infections are poverty, overcrowding, and unhygienic conditions, which are common problems in under-privileged countries such as Nepal. Despite having a high risk of H. pylori infections, no national level study has been conducted to assess prevalence and correlates of H. pylori infection in Nepal. Therefore, we hypothesized that micronutrients such as iron, vitamin B12 deficiency, socio-economic status, and nutritional status correlate with the prevalence of H. pylori infection in Nepal. We studied prevalence and correlates of H. pylori infection among under-five children, adolescents aged 10–19 years and married women of reproductive age (aged 20–49 years) using data from the Nepal National Micronutrient Status Survey 2016 (NNMSS-2016). H. pylori infection was examined in stool specimens of 6–59 months old children, and 20–49 years old non-pregnant women by using a rapid diagnostic kit while blood samples was used to assess the H. pylori infection among adolescent boys and girls. Prevalence of H. pylori infection was 18.2% among 6–59 months old children, 14% among adolescent boys and 16% among adolescent girls aged 10–19 years; and 40% among 20–49 years non-pregnant women. Poor socioeconomic status, crowding, and unhygienic condition were found to be positively associated with higher incidence of H. pylori infections. No significant correlation was observed between nutritional and micronutrients status (iron or risk of folate deficiency) and H. pylori infection. Findings from this study suggest that poverty-associated markers are primary contributors of H. pylori infections in Nepalese communities. To control acquisition and persistence of H. pylori infection in Nepal, we suggest improved management of safe drinking water and implementation of sanitation and hygiene programs, with a focus on those of lower socioeconomic status.

scholarly journals IMPLEMENTASI AKTIVITAS PROGRAM PENINGKATAN GIZI DI POSYANDU DUSUN GONDANG, DESA BATUR, KECAMATAN GETASAN, KABUPATEN SEMARANG

2017 ◽  
pp. 109-115
Author(s):  
Yesstia Pulung Sari ◽  
Treesia Sujana ◽  
Kristiawan Prasetyo Agung Nugroho
Keyword(s):  
Nutritional Status ◽  
Central Government ◽  
Current Policy ◽  
Case Study Method ◽  
Under Five ◽  
Under Five Children ◽  
Nutritional Problem ◽  
Poor Nutritional Status ◽  
Poor Nutrition

ABSTRAK Latar belakang penelitian adalah permasalahan status gizi pada balita. Pada tahun 2013, kasus gizi di Kabupaten Semarang tercatat sebanyak 1,05% balita dengan gizi buruk dan 6,63% balita dengan gizi kurang. Selain itu, berdasarkan data Kohort tahun 2016 di Dusun Gondang terdapat sebanyak 21,4% balita dengan gizi kurang dan 14,3% balita tidak secara rutin mengikuti program Posyandu. Meskipun Posyandu telah dilaksanakan secara rutin, terdata pada tahun 2014 Posyandu sebanyak 289.685 tersebar di wilayah Indonesia. Padahal adanya program Posyandu memiliki 5 kegiatan utama, salah satunya yaitu mengenai gizi. Penelitian bertujuan untuk mengetahui kebijakan yang mendasari program Posyandu, aktivitas Posyandu dilaksanakan, dan status gizi balita di Dusun Gondang, Desa Getasan. Penelitian menggunakan metode studi kasus dengan beberapa teknik pengumpulan data seperti observasi, wawancara dan pembelajaran terhadap dokumentasi. Data penelitian dideskripsikan, dilanjutkan mentranskrip dan reduksi data. Penelitian dilakukan selama 1 bulan pada Februari 2017 di Dusun Gondang, Desa Getasan. Simpulan penelitian adalah bahwa Program Posyandu di Desa Getasan telah mengikuti kebijakan pemerintah pusat dimana aktivitas Posyandu sudah cukup sesuai dengan ketetuan yang ada dan kondisi balita dengan gizi kurang sebanyak 4 balita di Dusun Gondang.   Kata Kunci : kebijakan, Posyandu, status gizi balita   ABSTRACT Nutritional problem on children’s age has long become a concern. In 2013, Semarang recorded 1.05% of under-fives children with poor nutritional status and 6.63% of under-fives with malnutrition status. In addition, based on the cohort data in 2016 there were 21.4% of under-fives children who had poor nutrition and 14.3% of children did not regularly come to the Posyandu program, eventhough it had been carried out regularly in Dusun Gondang. It is identifiied that in 2014, there are 289,685 Posyandu which had been carried out nation-wide. Posyandu has 5 main activities, and one of them focused on nutritional problem. The purpose of this study is to understand the underlying policy of Posyandu program, activities which implemented in each program, and nutritional status of under five children in Dusun Gondang, Getasan Village. This study used case study method, which utilizied several data collection techniques, which were: observation, interview and documentation study. This study was held for 1 month started from February, 2017. The collected data then described and reduced. The conclusion which emerged from this study especially describes the Posyandu program in Getasan village which had been carried out according to the central government policy. The implementation of programs in Posyandu has been done according to the current policy, however there were still 4 under five children identified with poor nutritional status.   Keywords: policy, Posyandu, nutritional status children under five years old  

scholarly journals Assessment of Micronutrient Situation among Reproductive-Age Women (15–49) and Under-Five Children in Sudan

Nutrients ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (8) ◽  
pp. 2784
Author(s):  
Eiman S. elkhalifahassan Swareldhab ◽  
Ayoub Al-Jawaldeh ◽  
Abdul Baseer Qureshi ◽  
Amira M. Elmunier Ali ◽  
Mohamed Abu-Manga ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Urinary Iodine ◽  
Reproductive Age ◽  
Survey Method ◽  
Urinary Iodine Concentration ◽  
Women Of Reproductive Age ◽  
Under Five ◽  
Under Five Children ◽  
Reproductive Age Women ◽  
The Status

Background: Micronutrient malnutrition is a form of undernutrition that causes diseases, and this is mainly due to insufficient intake of nutrients in daily foods. The status of micronutrients for people in Sudan remains scarce, and information is limited. The aim of this study is to highlight the status of micronutrients among women of reproductive age (15–49 years of age) and their children in Sudan. Methods: This manuscript is a quantitative descriptive study, based on the data from Sudan Micronutrient Survey (SMS); it is part of the second round of the Simple Spatial Survey Method (S3M II) in Sudan (a total of 93,882 households). Results: The level of consumption of vitamin A-rich foods was found to be moderate at 67.36% for reproductive-age women and low at 23.44% for under-five children. Similarly, consumption rate of vitamin B-rich foods among reproductive-age women was 62.13%, and low for children at 11.02%. The consumption of iron-, calcium-, and zinc-rich foods was moderate among women (66.75%, 47.69%, 69.72%, respectively) and very low in children (12.28%, 17.62%, 14.99%, respectively). The iron deficiency prevalence was 47% in non-pregnant women, 58% in pregnant women, and 54% in children. The prevalence of anemia was 30% in non-pregnant women, 37% in pregnant women, and 48% in children. Generally, urinary iodine concentration was inadequate in lactating and non-pregnant women as well as in pregnant women. Most indicators of micronutrients in Sudan for children and women of reproductive age were highly significant. Sudan needs more efforts to create an enabling environment through legislation, policies, and strategies to strengthen the nutrition-sensitive and specific interventions and improving status of micronutrients among women and children, focusing on food fortification, food supplements, and counseling on micronutrients intake for mothers during antenatal and postnatal services as well as raising community awareness.

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