scholarly journals Impact of Socioeconomic Profile on Nutritional Status of School Children

2020 ◽  
pp. 110-120
Author(s):  
S. Arokiamary ◽  
R. Senthilkumar ◽  
S. Kanchana
Keyword(s):  
Nutritional Status ◽  
Socioeconomic Factors ◽  
Family Size ◽  
School Children ◽  
Tamil Nadu ◽  
Family Income ◽  
Family Type ◽  
Background Information ◽  
Severe Malnutrition ◽  
Medium Size

Objectives: To study the effect of socioeconomic factors such as birth order, family size, family type, parent’s education level and family income on nutritional status of school children. Methods: It was a cross sectional survey conducted at Madurai district, Tamil Nadu to assess the effect of socioeconomic factors on nutritional status of school going children age of 5-6 years belonging to different socio economic classes of the society. Systematic random sampling technique was applied to collect the sample. The interview schedule was used to collect the background information regarding caste, type of family, family size, number of children and educational status of parents, occupation and income. Body Mass Index in relation to WHO reference child growth standard was used for assessing nutritional status. Results: Out of 60 children 30.00, 53.33 and 5.00 per cent children had mild, moderate and severe malnutrition respectively. Majority of malnourished children belonged to 3rd (51.66%) and 4th (30%) order of birth. The mild (28.33%) and moderate malnutrition (51.67%) children belonged to medium size family. The severely malnourished belonged to medium and large size family are 3.33 and 1.67 per cent respectively. Majority of the Mild (8.33%) moderate (23.33%) and severe (3.33%) malnutrition children belonged to mothers who were illiterate. Five per cent of children were severely malnourished and 18.33 per cent of children were moderately malnourished from the income range of ₹ 6000 to 7000. Conclusion: The present study shows that the prevalence of malnutrition was significantly higher in school children age of 5-6 years. Poverty, low literacy rate, large families, women’s education appears to be the important underlying factors responsible for poor nutritional status of children (p<0.05).The malnutrition is higher in children of illiterate mothers because of lack of knowledge on importance of healthy diet.

scholarly journals Prevalence and determinants of undernutrition among school children of Ethiopia: a systematic review and meta-analysis

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tamirat Hailegebreil
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Family Size ◽  
School Children ◽  
Family Income ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Random Effect ◽  
Random Effect Model ◽  
Large Family ◽  
Pooled Prevalence ◽  
Male Sex

Abstract Background: Ethiopia is the second populous countries in Africa where millions of children are affected by malnutrition. Several original works are available online about child malnutrition in Ethiopia. The aim of this study was to summarize the existing epidemiological data on undernutrition and possible determinants among school children in Ethiopia. Methods: We conducted a systematic review using open access articles which report prevalence of stunting and wasting/thinness from PubMed Central, Scopus and Science direct. From 358 articles accessed online, 39 of them were eligible for this meta-analysis. The heterogeneities among studies were evaluated using I2 test and the pooled prevalence was calculated using a random effect model. Results: A total of 24, 716 school children were included in 39 eligible articles for this meta-analysis. The pooled prevalence of stunting and wasting/thinness among school children in Ethiopia were 23.1% (95% CI: 19.0 - 27.0%) and 22% (95% CI: 17% - 26%), respectively. The risk of stunting was increased among the student with meal frequency ≤ 3 times a day (OR= 3.02, 95% CI: 1.90 - 4.14), age > 10 years (OR= 2.16, 95% CI: 1.47 - 2.85) and family size ≥ 5 (OR= 1.88, 95% CI: 1.40 - 2.35). Similarly, the risk of wasting/thinness was increased with male sex (OR= 2.06, 95% CI: 1.54 - 2.58), low family income (OR= 2.16, 95% CI: 1.30 - 3.01) and age > 10 years (OR= 1.78, 95% CI: 0.74 - 2.82). High heterogeneity about the prevalence of stunting and wasting/thinness was observed among studies included in this meta-analysis (I2 > 98.6). Conclusions: This study showed that stunting and wasting/thinness are common nutritional problems in school children in Ethiopia. Large family size, male sex and age above 10 years were consistently associated with stunting and wasting/thinness in children. The finding of this study highlights the importance of new strategies to reduce undernutrition in Ethiopia. Keywords: stunting, wasting, thinness, undernutrition, systematic review, meta-analysis

scholarly journals Assessment and comparison of nutritional status in children aged 0-5 years based on WHO and IAP growth charts

2017 ◽  
Vol 4 (6) ◽  
pp. 1955
Author(s):  
Perumalpillai Santhakumaran ◽  
Srinivasan Govindaraj ◽  
Sivaraman Thirumalaikumarasamy
Keyword(s):  
Birth Weight ◽  
Nutritional Status ◽  
Family Income ◽  
Negative Influence ◽  
Normal Weight ◽  
Severe Malnutrition ◽  
Growth Chart ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Who Standards ◽  
Breast Fed

Background: The problems of malnutrition among under five children can be used to conclude the necessity for nutritional care, surveillance, or appropriate intervention of nutritional programmes in a community. The objective of the present study was to assess the nutritional status in under 5 children and to compare the nutritional status with WHO and IAP Growth curves and to evaluate the relationship of same with variables like literacy, income of parents, order of birth, sex of the child, birth weight and breast feeding.Methods: This was a cross-sectional study was carried out in 1052 children aged under 0-5 years hailing from middle and low socio-economic class of an urban population attended to out-patient department and ward in Government Royapettah Hospital and Anaganwadi centres in and around Royapettah during the period of November 2006 to October 2007. Anthropometric measurements such as weight, height/length, middle arm circumference (MAC) were taken for all the children and all the measurements were plotted in the IAP growth chart, WHO growth chart (Z score - 2006), BMI - WHO standards and compared.Results: Out of 1052 children, majority of the subjects were male children 535 (50.9%). As per IAP guidelines, majority of the children 513 (48.8%) were under normal weight, 5 (0.5%) of them were with very severe malnutrition. According to WHO standards most of the children 623 (59.2%) were under weight and 135 (12.8%) were under severe malnutrition. Positive correlation was observed between the nutritional status of the children with educational and employment status of parents, increasing birth weight and family income. Increasing birth order has a negative influence on nutritional status of the child. Optimally breast fed babies (Exclusively breast fed for 6 months with appropriate complementary feeds thereafter) have better nutritional status.Conclusion: The study concludes that utmost care and attention must be focused on child’s nutrition by giving priority to education for poor community especially for women, creating awareness regarding benefits of early initiation of breastfeeding and limiting family size.

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 iodine nutritional status in school children concerning autoimmune thyroiditis in Tamil Nadu, India

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 90-94
Author(s):  
Divya Masilamani ◽  
Durai Arasan ◽  
Karamath Pyarejan ◽  
Seenivasan Venkatasamy ◽  
Kumarasamy Kalyanasundaram ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Nutritional Status ◽  
School Children ◽  
Autoimmune Thyroiditis ◽  
Tamil Nadu

scholarly journals Factors related to under nutrition among children in a rural area in Patan district of Gujarat, India

2018 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 142
Author(s):  
Punit Patel ◽  
Shreyashkumar J. Gandhi ◽  
Pushti Vachhani ◽  
Nishant Bhimani
Keyword(s):  
Nutritional Status ◽  
Rural Area ◽  
Gender Discrimination ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Maternal Education ◽  
Family Income ◽  
Occupational Status ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Severe Malnutrition ◽  
Anthropometric Parameters

Background: Malnutrition is defined as ‘undernutrition’ resulting from inadequate consumption, poor absorption or excessive loss of nutrients and also includes ‘overnutrition’, resulting from excessive intake of specific nutrients. Infant-feeding practices play a major role in child caring practices apart from socio-cultural, demographic and economic factors. The present study was conducted to assess socio-demographic and other factors associated with undernutrition in rural areas of Patan.Methods: This present study was conducted at 6 Anganwadi centers of Kungher rural area of Patan during 2017-2018. Total 293 of 1 to 5 year children were included in the study. Secondary data was collected through study of records and reports from AWW. Mothers of selected children were interviewed for collecting desired information. The children were examined for anthropometric parameters (weight and height) and nutritional status.Results: Out of 293 children 159 (54.2%) subjects were males. Total 190 (64.8%) children were ICDS beneficiaries. More than half of children (55.6%) were undernourished. Severe malnutrition was more distributed among unregistered (54.5%). Two third of illiterate mothers had undernourished children (69.8%). More than half of children (59.9%) belonging to lower socio economic class were undernourished. More than 2/3rd of low birth weight (LBW) children were found to be undernourished.Conclusions: Child’s nutritional status had significantly affected by maternal education and occupational status. Many other key factors such as family income, gender discrimination and LBW are playing an important role in nutritional status children. 

scholarly journals Hubungan Asupan Mineral Zinc, Tingkat Pendidikan Ibu dan Pendapatan Keluarga dengan Status Gizi Anak Sekolah Dasar

2021 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 1002
Author(s):  
Putri Wardarita ◽  
Mohammad Zulkarnain ◽  
Achmad Fickry Faisyah ◽  
Rostika Flora ◽  
Nur Alam Fajar
Keyword(s):  
Elementary School ◽  
Nutritional Status ◽  
School Children ◽  
Elementary School Children ◽  
Bone Growth ◽  
Family Income ◽  
The Body ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Mother’S Education ◽  
Mother's Education

Zinc is a micronutrient in protein synthesis, cell differentiation and regulated growth for every cell in the body. Micronutrients such as zinc play a role in growth which affects the hormones that play a role in bone growth. Zinc deficiency can interfere with growth and development that is not optimal. This study aims to see the relationship between zinc mineral intake, mother's education level and family income with the nutritional status of elementary school children in Tuah Negeri, Musi Rawas District. This type of research used an observational study with a cross-sectional design. Sampling using simple random sampling technique. The number of samples is 75 respondents. Retrieval of data on the level of mother's education and family income with the interview method using a questionnaire. Data on the adequacy of zinc intake were carried out. SQ-FFQ interviews were asked about the amount of food in a questionnaire for the last period. Measurement of TB/u was carried out using anthropometry. The results of the statistical study showed that there was no relationship between the level of mother's education and the nutritional status of elementary school children (p = 1000). There was no relationship between zinc mineral intake and nutritional status in school children (p = 0.161). There is a close relationship with parents' income (p = 0.028) with the nutritional status of school children. The conclusion of this study is that children with a family income <UMR have the possibility of 4,327 times experiencing stuning.

scholarly journals Nutritional Profile Of Children (0-5years) In The Service Villages Of Gandhigram Rural Institute

2015 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 81-88 ◽  
Author(s):  
K. S Pushpa ◽  
D Rani
Keyword(s):  
Nutritional Status ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Tamil Nadu ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Severe Malnutrition ◽  
Nutritional Profile ◽  
Interview Method ◽  
Nutritional Status Of Children ◽  
And Child Health ◽  
Health Programmes

India is home to largest child population in the world with around 157.86 million children, constituting 15.42 percent of India’s population, who are below the age of 6 years. More than 60 percent of children living in South Asia are malnourished. In this study, socio economic background of children, age at marriage of parents, pregnancy related complications and health and nutritional status of children are focused. Door to door survey was conducted in13 service villages of GRI. The sample frame consists of 538 children .A self structured interview schedule was used to collect the data. Interview method was chosen for collecting data from the mothers of children. The general objective of the study has to prepare nutritional profile of children in the age group of (0-5 years) in the service villages of Gandhi gram Rural Institute Tamil Nadu. Out of 538 children 50.2 percent boys than girls population constituted 49.8 percent. Over weight was found among 8.6 percent of children. As per mid upper circumference, 87.2 percent of children were normal, 10.4 percent of children were in the stage of underweight and risk of malnutrition, 2.4 percent of children had severe malnutrition. It is also seen that the nutrient intake of calcium and minerals by the selected children were below the RDA. Intake of calcium and iron among 0-1 year children was slightly excess of RDA by 0.04 and 0.02 percent. The nutritional status of children below two years in rural areas is yet to be improved as one out of ten children are malnutrition. This condition needs to be changed by the better implementation of maternal and child health programmes.

PREVALENCE OF ANEMIA IN CHILDREN 6 TO 59 MONTHS OF AGE IN GADAREF STATE, SUDAN -2013

2020 ◽  
pp. 12-24
Author(s):  
Dr. Mohmoud Mohammed Ahmed ◽  
Prof. Elsadig Yousif Elbadawi
Keyword(s):  
Nutritional Status ◽  
Red Blood Cells ◽  
Blood Cells ◽  
Family Income ◽  
Severe Malnutrition ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Related Factors ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Nutritional Status Of Children ◽  
Prevalence Of Anemia

Background: Anemia is a condition characterized by reduction in thevolume of red blood cells and a decrease in the blood concentration of haemoglobin (less than 11gm/dl). Haemoglobin is a main part of red blood cells and binds oxygen. This can lead to range of adverse symptoms. The most common cause of anemia worldwide is an iron deficiency. This study attempted to estimate the prevalence of anemia among children 6 to 59 months of age in Gadaref State, and to determine the related factors, which include socio demographic factors and nutritional status of children. Patients and Methods: A total of 384 children 6 to 59 months of age wereincluded in this cross sectional (community based) study in Gadaref State. The data was collected by interviewing mothers through questionnaire, clinical examination, and blood examination. Data was analyzed by the computer using SPSS.version16. Chi-Square test was used for testing significance. P=0.05 or less was considered statistically significant. Results: Forty eight percent of children were anemic; there is a significantrelation between anemia and nutrition of children in this age. Malnutrition was related to anemia in the affected children; 35.1 % of anemic children had mild malnutrition, 23.8% and17.3% had moderate and severe malnutrition subsequently. Social factors related to anemia in children in Gadaref State are: family income, size of the family and mother education. Conclusion The prevalence of anemia in children 6 to 59 months of age InGadaref State is high. It is more frequent in the age group of 23 months to 59 months; females are affected more than males. There is an association between anemia and nutritional status of children.

Women Entrepreneurs: Driving Factors and Growth – A Study in Coimbatore District

2010 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 21-32
Author(s):  
V.S. Kanchana ◽  
N.Yesodha Devi ◽  
S. Sujatha
Keyword(s):  
Family Size ◽  
Women Entrepreneurs ◽  
Tamil Nadu ◽  
Family Income ◽  
Community Education ◽  
Driving Factors ◽  
Personal Factors ◽  
Coimbatore District ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Chi Square Analysis

he present investigation was carried out in Coimbatore District of Tamil Nadu state to know the socio economic background, impact of driving factors, and growth of women entrepreneurs. Total 150 respondents were interviewed with the help of pre-tested interview schedule. Random sampling technique was adopted for the selection of women entrepreneurs. The study was designed to cover the women entrepreneurs running their own enterprise. Tools applied are Percentage Analysis, Friedman Rank Test, Chi square Analysis and correlation. It was found that (60%) of them belong to backward community, (62.7%) have started a new business and (88%) of the women entrepreneurs do their business within the state, 53.3% have started their business out of own investment. Family members to certain extent had an influence in all the business matters. The performance level indicates that there is increase in sales when compared to the year of starting. (40%) of the respondents ranked contribution to family income as the motivational factor for starting their own enterprise  followed by use of spare time. The personal factors like community, education qualification, type of family and family size shows a significant difference on the type of enterprise. The personal factors age, community, marital status and family size of the respondents have a significant difference on the type of organization and all the personal factor has a significant difference on the nature of business. Contributing to the family income is the important motive for starting an enterprise of their own. 

scholarly journals Social Environment Selected Aspects Determination by School Children Leisure Time Movement Activities

GYMNASIUM ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol XVIII (2) ◽  
pp. 187
Author(s):  
Maria Teplicancova ◽  
Angela Almasiova ◽  
Peter Krska ◽  
Jaromir Sedlacek
Keyword(s):  
Social Environment ◽  
Family Size ◽  
School Children ◽  
Leisure Time ◽  
Family Income ◽  
Leisure Activities ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Employed Parents ◽  
Time Movement ◽  
Movement Activities

Social environment which the child comes from determines him in many spheres, including leisure activities. In the contribution we stressed on learning if school children differentiate in leisure time spending with regard on family size, parents´ employment (eventually their grant parents) and family income. Basic sample was created by 618 respondents – children parents with average age 39.9 years. Data analyse showed us that significant difference was confirmed in case of family income. This forms the prerequisite for higher volume of children movement activities. Rather surprising was result in our research that children of employed parents engage in leisure activities less than the number of unemployed parents. Also the fact that family size is not an aspect that would make children attending elementary and secondary school differentiate when choosing leisure time activities.

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