Malnutrition and Its Associated Factors among Rural School Children in Fayoum Governorate, Egypt

Wahed, Wafaa Y. Abdel; Hassan, Safaa Khamis; Eldessouki, Randa

doi:10.1155/2017/4783791

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“…The findings of this current study revealed high prevalence of stunting (35.5%) and thinness (9.9%) among school aged children. The magnitude of stunting in the current study is consistent with a study done in Egypt (34.2%) [18] and Kenya (30.2%) [35]. However, our finding was comparatively higher than a study conducted in Addis Ababa City, Ethiopia (19.6%) [11], a study done in Durbete Town, Ethiopia (11.2%) [10] and the study finding reported from Burkina Faso (8.8%) [36].…”

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“…Faso (13.7%) [36] . However, the finding was higher than that of study in Egypt (0.9%) [18]. The discrepancy might be due to the difference in the livelihood of the population; agriculture and industry is the dominant economic sources in Egypt, traditional farming by using an ox is used in the Lay Armachiho district, where the current study took place.…”

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Prevalence and determinants of pre-adolescent (5–14 years) acute and chronic undernutrition in Lay Armachiho District, Ethiopia

Belay

Handebo

Derso

et al. 2019

Int J Equity Health

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Background In Ethiopia it is documented that 16% of all grade repetitions in primary school and 33.9% childhood deaths are associated with undernutrition. School aged children are often omitted from public health research. Thus, the present study was carried out to find out the prevalence and determinants of pre-adolescent (5–14 years) acute and chronic undernutrition in Lay Armachiho District. Methods In this community based cross-sectional study, anthropometrics, individual and household characteristics data were collected from December, 2016 to January, 2017. A total of 848 school aged children (5–14 years) were included in the study. Z-scores for height-for-age (HAZ) and body-mass-index-for-age (BAZ) were calculated to illustrate stunting (chronic undernutrition) and thinness (acute undernutrition), respectively with Anthro Plus software version 1.0.4 using the WHO 2007 growth reference standard. Finally, backward stepwise multivariable logistic regression analysis was carried out to identify factors associated with stunting and thinness, individually. Results The overall prevalence of stunting and thinness was 35.5 and 9.9%, respectively. The multivariable analysis showed that child age 10–14 years [AOR = 1.58, 95% CI: 1.17, 2.12] and lack of availability of a latrine at home [AOR = 1.60; 95% CI: 1.17, 2.20)] were associated with increased likelihood of stunting. Nevertheless, child’s hand washing practice before eating [AOR = 0.67; 95% CI: 0.49, 0.91] was protective against stunting. Children who consumed diversified foods [AOR = 0.64; 95% CI 0.39, 0.97] were protected from thinness. Conclusion In Lay Armachiho district, one-third and one in every ten of school aged children were stunted and thin, respectively. Children age 10–14 years, lack of availability of a latrine at home and hand washing practices before eating were associated with stunting, while only dietary diversity was associated with thinness. Ensuring consistent hand washing practices before eating and ensuring availability of latrine should be improved in the region, which can assist in effectively tackling undernutrition. Finally, dietary diversification should be enhanced to rectify burden of acute undernutrition.

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Prevalence and determinants of pre-adolescent (5–14 years) acute and chronic undernutrition in Lay Armachiho District, Ethiopia

Belay

Handebo

Derso

et al. 2019

Int J Equity Health

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“…The current study also agrees with a previous study that was done on an Egyptian cross-sectional survey on children aged between 6 and 17 years in Manshit El Gamal region of Fayoum Governorate. Increasing age and not eating breakfast were associated risks for stunting, whereas the incidence of obesity was higher in the children who eat while watching TV 26 .…”

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Development of a simple and valid nutrition screening tool for pediatric hospitalized patients with acute illness

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Background: Nutritional screening, intervention and assessment in patients with undernutrition are key components of any nutritional care. The goal of any nutritional assessment is to determine the specific nutritional risk(s). Presently, there are no guidelines on any ideal screening tool to be used on admission for identification of children that are at risk of developing malnutrition during their hospital stay. The objective of the study was to develop a valid and simple nutritional screening tool which can be used on hospital admission to identify pediatric patients at risk of malnutrition. Methods: This study was cross sectional analytical that enrolled children (n:161) admitted with acute illness to the general wards at Cairo University Children Hospitals (CUCH). The answers to the developed questionnaire were compared to the Subjective Global Assessment (SGA), those with high accuracy (≥80%) were used for validity with anthropometric measures. Results: In the ‘less than two years of age’ group, the simple and valid nutritional screening tools were the following questions: (Is there a problem during breast-feeding?), (Is there scanty breast milk?), (Is there appetite loss?). The simple and valid nutritional screening tools during the ‘early childhood’ group were the following questions: (Is there appetite loss?), (Is there any skipping of meals?), (Are they watching TV, videotapes and/or playing computer games for more than two hours/day?). The simple and valid nutritional screening tools during the ‘late childhood’ group were the following questions: (Is there appetite loss?), (Are they watching TV, videotapes and/or playing computer games for more than two hours/day?). Conclusion: The simple and valid nutritional screening tools differ according to age groups. The one which is valid in all ages is the question about the appetite loss.

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“…A school-based cross-sectional survey was conducted on children aged 6-17 years in an Egyptian village revealed that stunting among children was 34.2%. Father employment, which reflects family income, and dietary habits, were from the high priority factors in this study [26]. A study that was done in Egypt revealed varied prevalence of stunted ranging 9.8% of urban and 12.8% of rural primary school-aged children [27].…”

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Stunting and its Determinants among Governmental Primary School Children in Egypt: A School-based Cross-sectional Study

Metwally¹,

El-Sonbaty²,

Etreby³

et al. 2020

Open Access Maced J Med Sci

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BACKGROUND: In developing countries, stunting among children is a major public health concern. It affects all aspects of children’s lives; its effects are not constrained to physical wellbeing but reach out to mental, social, and spiritual wellbeing. AIM: The aim of this study is to determine the prevalence of stunting in some of the Egyptian governmental primary school children and its nutritional and socioeconomic determinants. METHODS: A cross-sectional observational study was conducted on primary school children aged 6–12 years. General demographic, socioeconomic, and anthropometric data, as well as dietary pattern, were collected. RESULTS: Out of 1740 children, 7.8% were stunted. Not eating eggs and dairy products had the most profound effect on stunting in children (p < 0.001). Not having meals on time, skipping breakfast, and having <3 meals per day were predictors of stunting (p = 0.003, p = 0.00, and p = 0.008, respectively). Mother’s education (p = 0.005) followed by family income (p = 0.007) was the most affecting social factors. CONCLUSION: There are many nutritional factors associated with stunting as skipping breakfast, not having meals on time, and having <3 meals per day. Scarcity in nutritive foods as eggs and dairy products and increased soft drink intake can lead to stunting. There are many enabling social factors for stunting as mother’s education and family income. However, the effects of these factors can be modified by health awareness.

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Malnutrition and Its Associated Factors among Rural School Children in Fayoum Governorate, Egypt

Cited by 29 publications

References 16 publications

Prevalence and determinants of pre-adolescent (5–14 years) acute and chronic undernutrition in Lay Armachiho District, Ethiopia

Prevalence and determinants of pre-adolescent (5–14 years) acute and chronic undernutrition in Lay Armachiho District, Ethiopia

Development of a simple and valid nutrition screening tool for pediatric hospitalized patients with acute illness

Stunting and its Determinants among Governmental Primary School Children in Egypt: A School-based Cross-sectional Study

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