Nutritional status of under five children attending Anganwadi in rural area of central India

Abstract

Background: Under five mortality rate (U5MR) of India is 36. Malnutrition is most important factor contributing to under five mortality.Methods: 354 children in the age group 0-5 years were included in the study. Weight, height and Mid Upper arm circumference was measured. Data was analyzed by using ‘Anthro’ software. Z scores were calculated. Prevalence of stunting, wasting and underweight was calculated.Results: Prevalence of stunting, wasting and underweight is 35%, 6.4% and 15.8% respectively.Conclusions: Malnutrition is statistically associated with socioeconomic status, maternal literacy and exclusive breast feeding.

A cross sectional study on infant and young child feeding practices: a keep for successful nutrition in under-five children attending rural Anganwadi centres, Mysuru

“…The present study found a significant association between type of economic card and underweight which was similar to a study by Khobragade et al which was also significant. 16 In the study, no statistical significant association between maternal education and nutritional status of the children This finding is similar to Priyanka et al which found mother education was not significantly associated with underweight and stunting. 17 Thus education of the mother, awareness and knowledge about breastfeeding and nutritional food is important to have a healthy child.…”

“…Present study findings were comparable to the findings from the study conducted by Khobragade et al in a rural area of central India, where the prevalence of stunting was 35%, underweight was 15.8% and wasting was 6.4%. 16 Another study by Priyanka R et al found the prevalence of underweight and stunting among under-fives to be 28.3% and 14% respectively. 17 The findings of the National family health survey factsheet 5 of Karnataka found underweight, stunting, and wasting to be 34.9%, 37.2%, and 20.1% respectively.…”

“…The sample size was calculated from the prevalence of undernutrition (underweight, stunting, and wasting) of 19.06% from a previous study. 16 Formulated on this, with 5% absolute precision and a 95% confidence interval, the sample size was calculated as 261, including the non-response rate. Necessary permission was taken from the child development project officer, rural Mysuru.…”