Prevalence and Determinants of Malnutrition among Under-Five Children in a Rural Village in Giza Governorate

Hagag, Suzan; Nasser, Shafika; Elden, Nesreen Mohamed Kamal; Taha, Ahmed M.

doi:10.3889/oamjms.2022.9576

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“…Given the World Food Program, more than 350 million undernourished people were children. Globally, 52 million children under five were wasted, with 17 million severely wasted and approximately 22.9% stunted growth (Hagag et al, 2022). Malnutrition is excessively a public health concern in Sub-Saharan Africa, where more than 90% of all nutritional conditions and two-thirds of under-nutrition cases originate from poverty (Juma et al, 2019).…”

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Food Intake Practices in Quantity and Frequency Per Day for Children Under-Five Years Old in Uvinza District

2024

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The global malnutrition crisis, underscored by the FAO, affects 9.8% of the world's population, including over 350 million children. In Tanzania, regions grapple with stunting rates exceeding 40%. WHO links malnutrition to 45% of child fatalities under five in low- and middle-income countries. This study assessed daily food intake practices among children under five in Uvinza District, in Kigoma Region, Tanzania.

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Exploring the Factors Influencing Undernutrition Among Children Under Five in Tanzania

Kanire,

Erick,

Mdoe

2024

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Undernutrition is common, especially in low-income countries. Tanzania has the highest number of stunted and wasted children. This present study aims to analyze the determinants of undernutrition among children under the age of five in the country. The Tanzania Demographic and Health Survey Data (TDHS) for 2015/16 was utilized in this research, which employed a cross-sectional survey technique. Research employed a binary logit model to analyze the determinants of undernutrition among under five years in Tanzania. Study outcomes shed light on key determinants of undernutrition among under-five children in the nation. Results illustrate that child age, gender, parental maternal education, marital status, access to clean water, and food security emerge as significant factors influencing the prevalence of stunting. Variables including secondary education, university education, parent education, marital status, food security, and access to clean water were associated with child wasting. Results at the same time indicate that child gender (4.15, with a p-value of 0.000), secondary education (Odds Ratio: 4.06, p-value: 0.019), university education of parents (Odds Ratio=4.53, p-value=0.021), and marital status (2.52, with a p-value of 0.039) are significantly associated with child underweight. These findings highlight the nature of undernutrition, necessitating comprehensive and targeted interventions. Addressing these determinants, which promote educational initiatives, enhance water accessibility, and foster food security, is vital to establishing effective tactics for curbing undernutrition among the vulnerable demographic of under-five children in Tanzania.

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A Study to assess the Prevalence of Malnutrition among school going children in selected schools of Changsari, Kamrup (R), Assam

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Islam,

Buragohain

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Background of The Study: Nutritional status is an important indicator to measure children quality of life. Malnutrition is the main global health problem of children which affects large number of children in developing countries and atleast half of all childhood death and one third of child death are due to under-nutrition only. Objectives: To assess the prevalence of malnutrition andfind the association of malnutrition with selected demographic variables among school going children in selected schools of Changsari, Kamrup (R), Assam. Methodology: A non-experimental quantitative research approach was adopted. The data was collected from selected schools of Changsari, Kamrup (R) Assam using non-probability convenient sampling technique among 120 school going children based on the inclusion criteria. Dataanalysis was done using both descriptive and inferential statistics. Result: Prevalence of malnutrition was found to be 21.96%. Significant association was found only between class, number of siblings, consuming evening snacks, number of meals per day and source of drinking water with malnutrition. Conclusion: The prevalence of malnutrition among school going children in selected schools of Changsari, Kamrup (R), Assam was mild. Primary care giver needs to implement strategies to educate the mothers of school going children regarding proper nutritious and balanced diet thereby reducing the mortality and morbidity due to malnutrition.

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Prevalence and Determinants of Malnutrition among Under-Five Children in a Rural Village in Giza Governorate

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Food Intake Practices in Quantity and Frequency Per Day for Children Under-Five Years Old in Uvinza District

Food Intake Practices in Quantity and Frequency Per Day for Children Under-Five Years Old in Uvinza District

Exploring the Factors Influencing Undernutrition Among Children Under Five in Tanzania

A Study to assess the Prevalence of Malnutrition among school going children in selected schools of Changsari, Kamrup (R), Assam

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