Household environmental and behavioural determinants of childhood diarrhoea morbidity in the Tamale Metropolitan Area (TMA), Ghana

Osumanu, Issaka Kanton

doi:10.1080/00167223.2007.10801375

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“…This figure is lower than the prevalence reported in children under five in Ghana (38%) (Osumanu, 2010). The prevalence in the study area was higher when compared with the prevalence reported from Vietnam (11.3%) (Takanashi et al, 2009) The prevalence of Entamoeba histolytica/dispar (15.2%) in the present study was consistent with the finding conducted in preschool children in Bangladesh (15.6%) (Ali et al, 2003), but it is quiet lower when compared with the prevalence of Entamoeba in Nigeria (65.7%) (Ogunlesi et al, 2006).…”

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Prevalence of diarrhea causing protozoan infections and associated risk factors in diarrheic under five children in Bahir Dar town, northwest Ethiopia: pediatric clinic based study

Mohammed¹,

Nibret²,

Kibret³

et al. 2016

Eth J Sci & Technol

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Diarrheal diseases cause about 3 million deaths annually, mainly to children under five years of age. This study determined the prevalence of diarrhea causing intestinal protozoans and the associated risk factors in diarrheic children aged below five years in Bahir Dar town, Ethiopia. From November 2011 to February 2012, pediatric clinic based study was conducted. Stool specimens were collected from 422 diarrheic children using labeled stool cups and examined microscopically for the presence of cysts, trophozoites, and oocysts. Direct saline, formalin-ether concentration, and modified Ziehl-Neelson staining methods were used for stool examination. Eighty six (20.4%) of the stool samples had one or more intestinal protozoan parasites. Prevalence of Entamoeba histolytica/dispar was 15.2% (64/422). Cryptosporidium spp., and Giardia intestinalis were detected as single infections in 16 (3.8%), and four (0.9%) of the study subjects, respectively. A relatively high prevalence of protozoal infection was recorded and therefore public health education about diarrhea causing protozoans and potential risk factors for diarrhea should be given to caretakers/parents for prevention and control of diarrhea under five children.

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Prevalence of diarrhea causing protozoan infections and associated risk factors in diarrheic under five children in Bahir Dar town, northwest Ethiopia: pediatric clinic based study

Mohammed¹,

Nibret²,

Kibret³

et al. 2016

Eth J Sci & Technol

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“…Findings from the study by Chirwa and Ngalawa (2008) conducted in Malawi, reported mixed findings on the association between access to water and a child's nutritional status, however, access to potable water can reduce the likelihood of illnesses such as diarrhoea and therefore lead to better nutritional status among children (Madise et al, 1999;Checkley et al, 2008;Weisz et al, 2011;Osumanu, 2007;Woldemicael, 2001). The lack of significant association between community access to safe water and child nutritional status therefore could be due to the fact that socio-economic status variables such as household food expenditure and access to a daily market which are taken into account in the modelling have a stronger contribution to a child's nutritional status than community access to safe water but also that households and communities that are better off economically are more likely to have better access to safe water.…”

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“…Only 1.8% have piped water in their households (Malawi National Statistical Office and ICF-Macro, 2011). Access to piped water and toilet facility within a residential area has been significantly associated with lower prevalence of childhood diarrhoea (Woldemicael, 2001;Osumanu, 2007) which is a risk factor for under-nutrition among children (Madise et al, 1999;Weisz et al, 2011). The provision of safe drinking water and good sanitation has been cited as one of the best approaches for dealing with child under-nutrition because they repair the intestinal mucosa .…”

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How important are community characteristics in influencing children׳s nutritional status? Evidence from Malawi population-based household and community surveys

2014

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Using the 2004 data from the Malawi Integrated Household Survey and the Malawi Community Survey, this study investigates the influence of community characteristics on stunting among children under five years of age in a rural context. Multilevel logistic regression modelling on 4284 children with stunting as the dependent variable shows that availability of daily markets and lineage defined in terms of patrilineal or matrilineal communities were significant community determinants of childhood stunting in Malawi. There were significant differences in socio-economic status between household heads from matrilineal and patrilineal communities. Implementation of strategies that empower communities and households economically such as supporting the establishment of community daily markets and promoting household income generating opportunities can effectively reduce the burden of childhood stunting in Malawi.

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“…We did not find the same result in the Iraq study 18 in which we found no association between wealth and diarrhoea. Further, Osumane 19 , Huttly et al 20 and El Samani et al 21 did not find a significant association between diarrhoea and wealth. Contrary to the above findings, Boadi and Kuitunen 22 reported that children from poor homes had higher diarrheal incidence than their medium wealth and high wealth counterparts.…”

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Correlates of diarrhoea among children below the age of 5 years in Sudan

Siziya¹,

Muula²,

Rudatsikira³

2013

Afr H. Sci.

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Background: The Millennium Development Goals recognise child health and survival as an important socio-development issue. Objective: To determine the correlates of diarrhoea among children aged below 5 years in north Sudan. Methods: We conducted secondary data analysis of the Sudan Multiple Cluster Indicators Survey II. Results: Altogether, 23,295 children were included in the survey. Half (50.0%) of the children were males, and 22.5% of them were of age less than one year. Boys were 3% (p=0.044) more likely to have diarrhoea compared to girls. Compared with the oldest age group (48-59 months), children less than 6 months of age and those aged 36-47 months had 25% and 18% lower prevalence of diarrhoea, respectively, while children aged 6-24 months and those aged 24-35 months had 1.5 fold and 1.17 fold higher prevalence of diarrhoea. Children in urban areas were 6% more likely to have diarrhoea. Children from households with 1 or 2 people per room were 8% less likely to have diarrhoea compared to children from households with more than 3 people per room. Conclusion: Diarrhoea was associated with child's age, gender, and social status. Our findings provide a useful baseline for interventions and comparisons with future studies.

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Household environmental and behavioural determinants of childhood diarrhoea morbidity in the Tamale Metropolitan Area (TMA), Ghana

Cited by 34 publications

References 6 publications

Prevalence of diarrhea causing protozoan infections and associated risk factors in diarrheic under five children in Bahir Dar town, northwest Ethiopia: pediatric clinic based study

Prevalence of diarrhea causing protozoan infections and associated risk factors in diarrheic under five children in Bahir Dar town, northwest Ethiopia: pediatric clinic based study

How important are community characteristics in influencing children׳s nutritional status? Evidence from Malawi population-based household and community surveys

Correlates of diarrhoea among children below the age of 5 years in Sudan

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