scholarly journals Nutritional Status of Under-five Children living in Orphanages compared with their Counterparts living with their Families in Host Communities in Lagos State

2021 ◽  
Vol 33 (1) ◽  
pp. 76-88
Author(s):  
M.O. Izuka ◽  
F.A. Olatona ◽  
O.F. Adeniyi ◽  
A.T. Onajole
Keyword(s):  
Nutritional Status ◽  
Nutrient Intake ◽  
Data Entry ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Under Five ◽  
Under Five Children ◽  
Lagos State ◽  
Nutritional Status Of Children

Background: The prevalence of malnutrition in Nigerian orphanages is not clearly defined despite the high burden. This study was conducted to determine and compare the nutritional status of children living in orphanages and children living in the host communities.Methods: It was a comparative cross-sectional study. A multistage sampling technique was used to select 180 under-five children each from orphanages and host communities. A pre-tested questionnaire was used to obtain data on socio-demographic characteristics and nutrient intake. Weight, height, mid-upper-arm circumference and nutrient intake were assessed following standard procedures. SPSS (version 20.0) was used for data entry and analysis. Association between variables was determined using Chi-square, t-test or Fisher’s exact tests and level of significance was set at p < 0.05.Result: The mean age of the children in orphanages was 38.5 months while that of the children in the host communities was 38.3 months. Wasting and over-nutrition were significantly lower among children living in orphanages compared with those living in the host communities, (5.6% versus 14.4%, p=0.006) and (5.6% versus 13.9%, p=0.008), respectively. The proportion of children living in orphanages who met the Recommended Dietary Allowance for proteins (95%) was significantly higher than those in the host communities (88.9%), (p=0.033).Conclusion: The nutritional status of children living in the orphanages was better than that of the children living in their host communities. More interventions on feeding infant and young children are needed in communities in Lagos State to ensure better nutritional status.

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 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 Knowledge of Factors Contributing to Child Malnutrition among Mothers of Under-five Children in Sokoto Metropolis, North-West Nigeria

2020 ◽  
Vol 32 (2) ◽  
pp. 17-26
Author(s):  
I.A. Raji ◽  
A.U. Abubakar ◽  
M.M. Bello ◽  
A.Z. Ezenwoko ◽  
Z.B. Suleiman ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Tertiary Education ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sub Saharan Africa ◽  
Child Malnutrition ◽  
Binary Logistic Regression Analysis ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
North West ◽  
Under Five ◽  
Under Five Children

Background: Malnutrition remains a killer of children, especially in Sub-Saharan Africa. In Nigeria, malnutrition is among the top five killers of children under five years of age. This study aimed to assess the knowledge of factors contributing to child malnutrition among mothers of under-fives.Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted among 347 mothers of under-five children who were selected using a multistage sampling technique from January to March 2018. Data were collected using an interviewer-administered questionnaire. Data were analysed using IBM SPSS® version 20.0. Descriptive statistics, crude and adjusted Odds Ratio (OR) with 95% Confidence Interval (CI) in cross-tabulation and binary logistic regression analysis, respectively, were estimated.Results: More than half, 198 (57.0%) were aged 40 years and below. Most, 324 (93.4%) of the respondents were Hausas, with only 45 (13.0%) having tertiary education. Majority of the respondents, 326 (93.9%) knew that diarrhoea-causing diseases could lead to malnutrition. About two-thirds, 222 (64.0%) knew that deworming could protect a child from malnutrition. Less than half, 169 (48.7%) did not know that overeating starchy food can cause malnutrition. Overall, majority 216 [62.2% (95% CI = 56.9% - 67.4%)] of the respondents had good knowledge of factors associated with malnutrition. There were no statistically significant predictors of knowledge of factors contributing to malnutrition.Conclusion: Mothers of under-five children in Sokoto metropolis had a high level of knowledge of the factors contributing to child malnutrition. However, there is still a need to continue educating mothers of under-five children on the importance of maintaining proper nutrition for their children. Keywords: Awareness; Factors; Knowledge; Malnutrition; Mothers; Under-five

scholarly journals Analisis Faktor Keteraturan Ibu dalam Menimbang Balita di Posyandu

2019 ◽  
Vol 1 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Florani Asanab ◽  
Ribka Limbu ◽  
Enjelita M. Ndoen
Keyword(s):  
Health Workers ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Under Five ◽  
Under Five Children ◽  
Chi Square Test

Mothers’ regularity of weighing their children aged <5 yo at Posyandu is crucial to monitor the growth, nutritional status, and health of the children. Several factors could affect mothers’ regularity in weighing their children at Posyandu. This study aimed to identify factors affecting mothers to regularly measure the weight of their children <5 yo at Posyandu in Toobaun Village Kupang District. The study used an analytical survey with a cross-sectional study design. The sample was 57 mothers who had under-five children obtained by simple random sampling technique. Data were collected through interviews using questionnaires and analyzed using the chi-square test. The result showed that knowledge (p= 0,002) and distance home-posyandu (p=0,000) associated with mothers’ regularity of weighing their under-five children, while mother’s occupation had no association with mothers’ regularity of weighing their children( p=0,091). Health workers should encourage mothers to measure regularly the weight of their under-five children at Posyandu.

scholarly journals NUTRITIONAL STATUS OF TODDLERS IN NAGARAKEMBANG VILLAGE, CINGAMBUL DISTRICT, MAJALENGKA REGENCY

2021 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 52-60
Author(s):  
Ai Nurasiah ◽  
Merisa Laora Heryanto ◽  
Ila Ayatilah
Keyword(s):  
Nutritional Status ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Additional Food ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Children Under Five ◽  
Under Five ◽  
Cross Sectional Design ◽  
Nutritional Status Of Children ◽  
The Village ◽  
Integrated Service

The coverage of visits to the integrated service post for boys and girls in the village of Nagarakembang in January 2019 was 26.82%, in February it was 42.54%, in March 81.16%. The purpose of this study was to describe the nutritional status of children under five based on the frequency of visits to integrated service posts in Nagarakembang Village, Cingambul District, Majalengka Regency. This type of research is descriptive with a cross sectional design. The sampling technique is total sampling with a sample of 85 toddlers aged 25-60 months The results showed that the toddlers who often visited the integrated service posts were 47.1%. The nutritional status of children under five was mostly normal, which was 82.4%. Respondents who frequently visited the integrated service posts were mostly with normal nutritional status, namely 31 toddlers. Conclusion: There are as many toddlers who do not visit the integrated service posts as children who visit the integrated service posts and on average have nutritional status. Suggestions for mothers of toddlers must be active in visiting integrated service posts so that they have knowledge about additional food for toddlers

scholarly journals HUBUNGAN CAKUPAN IMUNISASI DASAR DAN ASI EKSKLUSIF DENGAN STATUS GIZI BALITA DI INDONESIA (ANALISIS DATA RISKESDAS 2018)

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (4) ◽  
pp. 335-342
Author(s):  
Ami Monika Sari ◽  
Demsa Simbolon ◽  
Tetes Wahyu
Keyword(s):  
Infectious Diseases ◽  
Nutritional Status ◽  
Exclusive Breastfeeding ◽  
Significant Relationship ◽  
Immunization Coverage ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Children Under Five ◽  
Under Five ◽  
Nutritional Status Of Children

Background: The direct causes of nutritional status problems are infectious diseases and inadequate intake. The prevalence of infectious diseases can be caused by children not getting complete basic immunization and not getting exclusive breastfeeding. Objective: The study aims to determine the relationship between complete basic immunization and exclusive breastfeeding with the nutritional status of underfive children in Indonesia. Methods: This study uses secondary data from Primary health research of Indonesia (Riskesdas 2018). It is an analytical study using a cross sectional study design. The sample in this study is toddlers spread across 34 provinces of Indonesia. The sampling technique in this study is the total population. The independent variables were complete basic immunization coverage and exclusive breastfeeding coverage. The dependent variable is the prevalence of nutritional status based on the index of Weight by age, body length according to age and body weight by length.Results: The results of the analysis found that the complete basic immunization coverage for underfive children in Indonesia was 56.18%, exclusive breastfeeding coverage was 39.59%, and the prevalence of underweight and severely underweight children under five (WHZ) was 16.67%, the prevalence of short and very short toddlers short (WHZ 29.68% and the prevalence of malnutrition and very poor (HAZ)  12.44%. using correlation test and linear regression with a significance degree of p≤0.05. Complete basic immunization coverage was associated with the prevalence of very underweight and underweight (p=0.005), short and very short (p=0.043), very undernourished and undernourished (p=0.000). Conclusion: There is a significant relationship between complete basic immunization and the nutritional status of children under five in Indonesia. There is no significant relationship between exclusive breastfeeding and the nutritional status of children under five in Indonesia.Key words: Complete basic Immunization; Exclusive breastfeeding;  Nutritional status; Underfive years old

scholarly journals Assessment of malnutrition by different anthropometric method and effect of poverty and maternal education as a barrier to healthy nutritional status among children under five years of age.

2020 ◽  
Vol 27 (10) ◽  
pp. 2122-2128
Author(s):  
Hassan Ali ◽  
Saadia Khan ◽  
Ibad Ali ◽  
Asad Abbas ◽  
Reema Arshad ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Socioeconomic Status ◽  
Child Health ◽  
Nutritional Status ◽  
Maternal Education ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Double Burden ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Children Under Five ◽  
Under Five ◽  
Nutritional Status Of Children

Objectives: Pakistan is facing double burden of malnutrition. The purpose of current study was to access the nutritional status by different anthropometric methods and common barriers that affect the nutritional status of children. Study Design: Cross Sectional study. Setting: Children Hospital & Institute of Child Health Multan, Pakistan. Period: From 1st March 2019 to 1ST January 2020. Material & Methods: The study contained of 405 children with 216 boys and 187 girls. The data was collected by trained nutritionist in OPD of Children Hospital & Institute of Child Health and data was analyzed by using SPSS version 21.0. Results: The study showed that malnutrition is caused by poor socioeconomic status and low education level of care giver. The data showed that 318 (78.51%) participants involved in this study were malnourished. Nutritional status mostly affected during first birthday (36.79%). In this study 50.12% participants belonged to poor nutritional status and 47.65% mother were uneducated. Conclusion: The mother education and good socioeconomic status can prevent children from malnutrition. Feeding practices and weaning starting time also play role in defining nutritional status of children. Children under five year of age are at very sensitive of age and more prone to diseases so well balance diet and mother feeding upto-2 years of age can prevent children from chronic diseases and improve nutritional status.

scholarly journals HUBUNGAN TINGKAT PARTISIPASI IBU DALAM KEGIATAN POSYANDU DENGAN STATUS GIZI ANAK BALITA (STUDI DI KELURAHAN CANGKIRAN KECAMATAN MIJEN KOTA SEMARANG)

2012 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 11-20
Author(s):  
Cahaya Asdhany ◽  
Apoina Kartini
Keyword(s):  
Nutritional Status ◽  
Partial Correlation ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Z Score ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Children Under Five ◽  
Under Five ◽  
Development Cycle ◽  
Nutritional Status Of Children ◽  
The Relationship

ABSTRACTBackground: Children under five years of age are included  in group of nutrition’s susceptible. They are on growth and development cycle which need a huge nutrient. The aim of this study is to understand the relationship between mother’s participation levels in posyandu and nutritional status of children under five years of age.Method: Study of analitical observation with cross sectional was used. Subject was a mother in Cangkiran, having children aged between 12-59 month. Subject was taken with proportional stratified random sampling technique. Mother’s participation in posyandu was taken from health care staff’s data, protein and energy intake were taken from food recall 3x24 hours, and nutritional status of children under five years of age was compared with Z-score of WHO 2005. Data was analyzed using Rank-Spearman and partial correlation used SPSS for Windows 19.0 software.Result: Approximately 56,4% of subjects have active participation’s levels in posyandu. Much of the children under five years of age from those have 80,6% good nutritional status (WAZ), 67,7% normal (WHZ), 61,3% normal (HAZ), and 61,3% normal (BMIAZ). There is a relationship mother’s participation levels in posyandu with nutritional status children under five years of age based on WAZ            (p = 0,030 ;  r = 0,651) but not for WHZ (p = 0,998 ;  r = 0,000), HAZ (p = 0,163 ; r = 0,191), and BMIAZ (p = 0,689 ; r = -0,055). This realtionship is also controlled by sufficient levels of energy             (p = 0,047 ;  r = 0,639) and protein (p = 0,003 ; r = 0,823).Conclusion: Increased participation levels of  mother’s in posyandu enhances nutritional status of children under five years of age (based on WAZ). This case is also influenced by sufficient levels of energy and protein.Keyword: mother’s participation levels, posyandu, nutritional status, children under five years of age

scholarly journals GAMBARAN STATUS GIZI KURANG DAN KEJADIAN PENYAKIT ISPA PADA BALITA DI DESA BATUR, KECAMATAN GETASAN, KABUPATEN SEMARANG

2018 ◽  
pp. 233-242
Author(s):  
Kristiawan Prasetyo Agung Nugroho ◽  
Bagus P. S. Adi ◽  
Ria Angelina
Keyword(s):  
Nutritional Status ◽  
Random Sampling ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Upper Respiratory Tract ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Children Under Five ◽  
Under Five ◽  
Nutritional Status Of Children ◽  
Tract Infections

ABSTRAK Kelompok usia yang sangat rentan terhadap masalah status gizi adalah kelompok anak usia 1–5 tahun. Status gizi pada balita berkaitan langsung dengan pola konsumsi dan penyakit infeksi. Penyakit infeksi terkait lingkungan dapat meliputi diare, Infeksi Saluran Pernapasan Atas (ISPA),dan pneumonia. Rendahnya status gizibalita dapat meningkatkan kejadian sakit pada balita. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui hubungan gizi terhadap kejadian penyakit pada balita usia 12-60 bulan Metode yang digunakan adalah pendekatan deskriptif dengan rancangan cross sectional study. Populasi penelitian yaitu seluruh balita di Desa Batur, Kecamatan Getasan, Kabupaten Semarang yang mengikuti penimbangan Posyandu Balita yang tersebar di 19 dusun. Teknik pengambilan sampel secara random sampling dengan responden penelitian adalah ibu yang memiliki balita berusia 12 – 60 bulan dengan status gizi kurang. Data didapat dari sumber sampel sebanyak 35 balita dengan status gizi kurang. Faktor-faktor yang mempengaruhi status gizi diantaranya umur ibu, pendidikan, pekerjaan, kebiasaan makan balita, dan lingkungan fisik rumah. Permasalahan Gizi kurang erat kaitannya dengan kejadian penyakit pada balita, namun kondisi badan panas (demam), batuk, dan pilek kerap dialami oleh balita yang menandai gejala ISPA. Kasus status gizi kurang pada balita di Desa Batur dikategorikan masih tinggi dilihat dari hasil penimbangan bulan september 2017 sebesar 10,29%.   Kata kunci: cross sectional study, random sampling, status gizi, ISPA, pneumonia     ABSTRACT The age groups that are particularly vulnerable to nutritional status are groups of children aged 1 - 5 years. The nutritional status of children under five is directly related to consumption pattern and infectious diseases. Illnesses related to environmental condition may include diarrhea, upper respiratory tract infections (ISPA), and pneumonia. The low nutritional status of children under five can increase the incidence of illness in toddlers. The purpose of this study was to determine the relationship of nutrition to disease incidence in children aged 12 - 60 months. The method used is descriptive approach with cross sectional study design. The research population is all children under five in Batur Village, Getasan Subdistrict, Semarang Regency which follow Balita Posyandu weighing spread in 19 hamlets.Sampling was done by random sampling with the respondents of the researchwere mothers who have children aged 12 - 60 months with less nutritional status. Data obtained from the sample source as many as 35 children under-five with less nutritional status. Factors that affect nutritional status include maternal age, education, occupation, toddler eating habits, and the physical environment of the house. Problems Nutrition is less closely related to the incidence of disease in toddlers, but the condition of fever, coughs, and colds are often experienced by toddlers that indicate symptoms of upper respiratory tract infections. Cases of underweight status of children under five in Batur village are still considered high in terms of weighing in September 2017 of 10.29%.   Keywords: cross sectional study, random sampling, nutritional status, ISPA,pneumonia

scholarly journals Household Food Insecurity and Its Association with Nutritional Status of Children 6–59 Months of Age in East Badawacho District, South Ethiopia

2017 ◽  
Vol 2017 ◽  
pp. 1-17 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bealu Betebo ◽  
Tekle Ejajo ◽  
Fissahaye Alemseged ◽  
Desalegn Massa
Keyword(s):  
Nutritional Status ◽  
Food Insecurity ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Household Food Insecurity ◽  
Prevalence Rates ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
South Ethiopia ◽  
Household Food ◽  
Nutritional Status Of Children

Background. Ethiopia has one of the highest child malnutrition rates in the world. Food insecurity is one of the determinant factors of malnutrition in developing countries; however its role remains unclear.Objective. To assess household food insecurity and its association with the nutritional status of children 6–59 months of age in East Badawacho District, South Ethiopia.Methods. A community based cross-sectional study was conducted from February 20 to 30, 2014 on a sample of 508 mother/child pairs of 6–59-month-old children. Sample households with eligible children were selected using systematic random sampling technique. Both bivariate and multivariate analysis were used to identify factors associated with nutritional status of children.Pvalue of <0.05 was considered as statistically significant.Result. The prevalence of household food insecurity was 75.8%. The prevalence rates of stunting, underweight, and wasting among children were 45.6%, 26.3%, and 14.6%, respectively. Household food insecurity was significantly associated with underweight (AOR = 3.82; CI = 1.78–8.19) and stunting (AOR = 6.7; CI = 3.71–12.1) but not with wasting.Conclusion and Recommendation. Household food insecurity and the prevalence rates of stunting, underweight, and wasting, among children 6 to 59 months, were high. Intervention programs should focus on improving household food insecurity and nutritional status of children.

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