Anthropometric Measurement of Weight for Assessment of Nutritional Status of Anganwadi Children in Urban Mangalore - A Cross Sectional Study

Sb, Srinivasa; Dnyaneshwar, B; Ajay, U

doi:10.4172/2161-0940.1000259

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“…4 In a study conducted on Various Anthropometric Methods of Assessment of Nutritional Status in Under Five Children by Pandve HT, Singru SA was found that 49% were normal and 49% were mildly malnourished according to Gomez classifiaction for weight for age. 5,6 In this study it was observed that 32% of children were moderately underweight and 4% were severely underweight.…”

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Nutritional assessment of children in the selected anganwadis in field practice area of RVM medical

Tubachi,

Kurre,

Karthaka

et al. 2024

IJFCM

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: Malnutrition stands as one of the most prevalent conditions impacting the well-being of children. It heightens a child's vulnerability to infections, delays recovery, and increases mortality rates. Nutrition significantly influences the physical, mental, and emotional development of children.: A cross-sectional descriptive study was conducted among five anganwadi centers in Mulug Mandal, Siddipet which comes under the filed practice area of R V M Medical College. The study focused on children under five years of age who attended the Anganwadi centers during September 2023 to November 2023.: Out of 100 participants majority children had normal weight(63%), followed by underweight(18%), above normal(15%) and lowest proportion of color category of weight of the child is severely underweight (4%). There was a statistically significant association of weight with knowledge about growth chart among mothers.: To prevent or minimize the problem of malnutrition, various nutrition intervention programmes have been introduced, from time to time, in India.

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Nutritional assessment of children in the selected anganwadis in field practice area of RVM medical

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Kurre,

Karthaka

et al. 2024

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“…in their study found the prevalence of stunting, underweight, and wasting to be 45.52%, 34.14%, and 35.52%, respectively. [ 10 ] Studies from Gadag[ 17 ] and Mangalore[ 18 ] also reported the prevalence of stunting ranged from 35% to 55%, underweight ranged from 24% to 60%, and wasting ranged from 11% to 60%. A study by Bhavsar reported 59.8% of children suffered from malnutrition.…”

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A cross-sectional study of anthropometry and immunization coverage of Anganwadi children in a rural area of Karnataka

Debata,

Ranganath,

Priya

et al. 2023

Journal of Family Medicine and Primary Care

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Background: Children are a supreme asset to a nation. Beginning six years of life is pivotal for the social, emotional, cognitive, physical, motor, and psychological upbringing of the child. National Family Health Survey (NFHS) 5 data shows 41.9% of children die before the age of five years, with greater mortality in the rural areas (45.7%). The present study was conducted to assess the anthropometric profile and immunization status of children in Anganwadi centers. Materials and Methods: A community-based cross-sectional study was conducted in 21 Anganwadi centers in a rural area in South India. The anthropometry (height, weight, mid-upper arm circumference), morbidity profile, and immunization status of the enrolled and available children were assessed with the help of WHO growth charts, Salter scale, clinical examination, immunization cards, and data from Anganwadi registers. Statistical analysis: Data were compiled and analyzed using SPSS software version 20. Descriptive data were interpreted as mean and percentages and associations were tested with the Chi-square test, and Fisher’s exact test. A P value of <0.05 was considered to be statistically significant. Results: Around 400 children, aged 0-6 years, participated in the study. The mean age of the study population was 42.08 ± 12.55 months. The overall prevalence of underweight, stunting, and wasting was 52%, 54%, and 47.5% respectively. The most common morbidity was upper respiratory tract infection (11.5%). A majority (97.5%) of children were found to be immunized appropriately as per age. Conclusion: The prevalence of malnutrition was alarmingly high which warrants urgent referral and follow-up. The ICDS services, although substantially beneficial, need focal strengthening with regard to the nutritional status of enrolled children.

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Anthropometric Measurement of Weight for Assessment of Nutritional Status of Anganwadi Children in Urban Mangalore - A Cross Sectional Study

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Nutritional assessment of children in the selected anganwadis in field practice area of RVM medical

Nutritional assessment of children in the selected anganwadis in field practice area of RVM medical

A cross-sectional study of anthropometry and immunization coverage of Anganwadi children in a rural area of Karnataka

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