O problema da desnutrição no Estado de São Paulo (Brasil): informações disponíveis, lacunas no conhecimento e linhas de pesquisa prioritárias

Monteiro, Carlos Augusto

doi:10.1590/s0034-89101985000200008

Cited by 9 publications

(5 citation statements)

References 2 publications

Supporting

Mentioning

Contrasting

Unclassified

Order By: Relevance

“…Tsuyuoka et al [ 4 ] confirmed the association of intestinal parasitic infections with malnutrition but not with anemia. However, Monteiro [ 5 ] considered intestinal helminthiasis and inadequate food intake to be prime factors in the pathophysiology of anemia and malnutrition. Muniz-Junqueira and Queiróz [ 6 ] found an association between only malnutrition and giardiasis, whereas Castro et al [ 7 ] reported a correlation of anemia with Entamoeba histolytica infection.…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Factors Associated with Gastrointestinal Parasitic Infections among Young Population in Northeast Brazil

Silva

Fontes

Santos

et al. 2016

Canadian Journal of Infectious Diseases and Medical Microbiolog

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

Background. Intestinal parasitic infections constitute a major public health problem that is frequently associated with poverty, inadequate sanitation, and the nutritional status of the population. Objective. The aim of the present study is to investigate the possible association of parasitic infections, sanitary conditions, hygiene practices, and the nutritional and socioeconomic status of a poor youth population. Methods. A cross-sectional study was conducted with 367 children and adolescents inhabiting a substandard settlement in the urban area of Maceió (Alagoas State, Brazil). Data collection included socioeconomic status, anthropometric measurements, fecal sample examinations, and laboratory blood analysis. The identification of factors associated with gastrointestinal parasitic infections was undertaken through bi- and multivariate analyses. Results. Stool sample analysis obtained from 300 individuals revealed that 204 (68%) were infected with at least one parasite species and of these 130 (63.7%) were polyparasitized. No significant associations were identified between low height for age (stunted), parasitic infections, and polyparasitism. There was also no association between family income and parasitosis. However, low socioeconomic status proved to be a potential risk factor for parasitic infections. Conclusion. Actions must be taken to improve sanitation, housing, and environmental conditions in order to eliminate the risk factors for parasitic infections, and thereby guarantee a better quality of life for this population.

show abstract

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Factors Associated with Gastrointestinal Parasitic Infections among Young Population in Northeast Brazil

Silva

Fontes

Santos

et al. 2016

Canadian Journal of Infectious Diseases and Medical Microbiolog

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

show abstract

“…A number of investigations have examined risk factors for SAM in children; most of these studies have come from developing countries using data from years when SAM prevalences were still quite high 6–13 . Several socio‐economic, environmental, parental and children’s factors associated with SAM have been identified, including maternal education, low birthweight and recurrent infections 4 .…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Parental violence and the occurrence of severe and acute malnutrition in childhood

Hasselmann

Reichenheim

2006

Paediatric Perinatal Epid

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

Evidence from developed countries has linked family violence with severe acute malnutrition (SAM), yet no similar studies have been conducted in developing countries where the risk of SAM is higher. To redress this gap, the objective of this study was to explore the role of intimate partner violence (IPV) among caregivers as an independent risk factor for SAM. A hospital-based case-control (n = 172 : 345) study was carried out in six paediatric hospitals of Rio de Janeiro (1995-99). Cases comprised children (1-24 months) admitted with SAM (weight-for-height z-score < -2 SD). Controls were children of the same age admitted for non-traumatic surgery. Couple violence was gauged through the Conflict Tactics Scales from two perspectives: (a) two ordinal variables characterising the intensity of verbal and physical aggression based on scores, and (b) a four-level variable representing a pattern of increasing violence seriousness. Unconditional logistic regression analysis was performed to control for confounding factors. Parents of SAM cases had higher Conflict Tactics scores than parents of controls, indicating more severe partner violence. The adjusted odds ratio for the comparison of the highest to the lowest scores (10 vs. 0) was 4.15 (95% confidence interval 1.55, 11.15). Using the four-level variable for violence seriousness, a threefold SAM risk was found for children with parents reporting severe physical abuse, but not for those with parents reporting verbal aggression or more minor physical assaults. In addition to traditionally studied risk factors, the findings suggest that family violence may also play an important role in SAM among children. Moreover, these findings indicate that the risk for SAM is not associated with all types of IPV, but that children exposed to severe and recurrent events are more likely to be admitted for SAM. For the prevention or early detection of SAM, this result points to a specific population group requiring rigorous public health targeting, especially in terms of accurate detection of both SAM and IPV, as well as appropriate handling and follow-up of violent families.

show abstract

“…Estudos demonstram que existem diferenças na composição corporal e no padrão de crescimento entre meninos e meninas, bem como entre diferentes grupos étnicos. Tais fatores devem ser levados em conta para uma avaliação mais precisa e individualizada (MONTEIRO et al, 2000).…”

Section: Conclusãounclassified

Estado Nutricional De Escolares

Vilella,

Da Silva

2023

Anais Do III Congresso Online De Nutrição Clínica Avançada - III CONUTRICLIN

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

O problema da desnutrição no Estado de São Paulo (Brasil): informações disponíveis, lacunas no conhecimento e linhas de pesquisa prioritárias

Cited by 9 publications

References 2 publications

Factors Associated with Gastrointestinal Parasitic Infections among Young Population in Northeast Brazil

Factors Associated with Gastrointestinal Parasitic Infections among Young Population in Northeast Brazil

Parental violence and the occurrence of severe and acute malnutrition in childhood

Estado Nutricional De Escolares

Contact Info

Product

Resources

About