scholarly journals Peer Review #2 of "Knowledge of malaria prevention among pregnant women and female caregivers of under-five children in rural southwest Nigeria (v0.1)"

2015 ◽  
Author(s):  
v klaitman
Keyword(s):  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Peer Review ◽  
Malaria Prevention ◽  
Under Five ◽  
Under Five Children ◽  
Southwest Nigeria

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 Socio-economic behavioural indicators of falciparum malaria parasitaemia and moderate to severe anaemia among pregnant women attending antenatal clinics in Lagos, Southwest Nigeria

2020 ◽  
Vol 19 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Adeola Y. Olukosi ◽  
Abiodun Olakiigbe ◽  
Olusola Ajibaye ◽  
Bassey A. Orok ◽  
Olugbenga O. Aina ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Regression Analysis ◽  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Falciparum Malaria ◽  
Malaria Infection ◽  
Malaria Prevention ◽  
Severe Anaemia ◽  
Southwest Nigeria ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Antenatal Clinics ◽  
In Pregnancy

Abstract Background Incidence of malaria and anaemia are of public health importance especially in pregnant women in endemic regions, due to the negative health consequences to the mother and fetus. This study aimed to assess the pattern of falciparum malaria infection and anaemia, based on malaria prevention methods practiced by participants. Methods A semi-structured tool was used to capture information on demographic, socio-economic and malaria prevention practices from 113 pregnant women attending antenatal clinics in 2 peri-urban health facilities in Lagos, southwest Nigeria. Malaria microscopy was conducted and haematocrit was measured. Logistic regression analysis was performed on the data collated from the survey. Results The prevalence of anaemia among pregnant women was 87.2%. The mean (± sd) packed cell volume (PCV) (%) of the 22 (19.5%) infected subjects (26.8 ± 6.6), was significantly lower (t = −2.60, P value = 0.007) than that of the 91 (80.5%) uninfected subjects (30.8 ± 6.0). The prevalence of infection was highest in the 3rd trimester (n = 40, 35.4%) at 27.5% (11/40) and among those in their first pregnancy (n = 32, 28.3%) at 25.0% (8/32). There was a significant difference (t = −2.23, P-value = 0.01) in the mean PCV % of pregnant women who consumed herbal teas in pregnancy (28.2 ± 5.2) compared to those who did not (30.8 ± 6.6). Regression analysis showed that first pregnancy, anti-malarial use and insecticide-treated nets use the night before study had increased odds of malaria infection in participants (OR = 1.35, P = 0.006, 95% CI 0.52−2.49; OR = 2.3, P = 0.005, 95% CI 0.14−0.41; OR = 1.92, P = 0.001, 95% CI 0.62−5.98) while intermittent preventive treatment (IPT) participation and formal education were strongly and significantly associated with lower risk of parasitaemia (OR = 0.95, P = 0.025, 95% CI 0.41−2.26; OR = 0.44, P = 0.005, 95% CI 0.34−10.50). Conclusion Interventions that will reduce malaria and moderate to severe anaemia, especially in a first pregnancy, should include education on the correct use of long-lasting insecticide-treated bed nets (LLIN), IPT and the dangers of herbal teas in pregnancy.

scholarly journals Erratum to: The management of the faeces passed by under five children: an exploratory, crosssectional research in an urban community in Southwest Nigeria

2017 ◽  
Vol 17 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Olufemi Oludare Aluko ◽  
Olusegun Temitope Afolabi ◽  
Emmanuel Abiodun Olaoye ◽  
Adeyinka Daniel Adebayo ◽  
Seun Oladele Oyetola ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Urban Community ◽  
Under Five ◽  
Under Five Children ◽  
Southwest Nigeria

scholarly journals Perception, Attitude and Practices of Home Birth among Mothers of Under-Five Children in a Migrant Community of Southwest, Nigeria

2018 ◽  
Vol 26 (2) ◽  
pp. 165-180 ◽  
Author(s):  
Adeyimika T. Desmennu ◽  
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Aderonke H. Yerokun ◽  
Oyedunni S. Arulogun ◽  
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...  
Keyword(s):  
Home Birth ◽  
Under Five ◽  
Under Five Children ◽  
Migrant Community ◽  
Southwest Nigeria

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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