Prévalence et facteurs de risque de l’anémie chez un groupe d’enfants âgés de 1 à 24 mois à Tébessa (une ville de l’Est algérien)

Abla, Khalida; Bekakria, Amani; Bouziane, K.

doi:10.1016/j.cnd.2016.04.003

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“…However, the results of our study revealed that compliance with infant breastfeeding during the first six months decreases with the degree of household wealth. This result corroborates that obtained by Abla et al 56 . in eastern Algeria who found that the prevalence of breastfeeding is inversely proportional to average household income.…”

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Effect of women's literacy on maternal and child health: Evidence from demographic Health Survey data in Senegal

Diallo

Mbaye

Aidara

2023

Health Planning & Management

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Background Senegal has certainly made significant efforts in adult literacy and in the fight against maternal and infant mortality. However, a large proportion of the female population is illiterate, and the country's maternal and infant mortality rates are still higher than WHO recommendations. This article examined the effect of women's literacy on maternal and child health in Senegal. Methods Data were extracted from the last Senegal Demographic and Health Surveys (DHS) collected in 2019. A binary logistic model was performed to assess the effect of women's literacy on ten outcomes of maternal and child health indicators. Results Results indicate that women's literacy has a positive and significant effect on nine of key indicators outcomes. For instance, women's literacy increases the odds of contraceptive use by 1.29 (95% Confidence Interval [CI], 1.13–1.48; p < 0.01), compliance with the number of prenatal visits by 1.57 (95% CI, 1.35–1.83; p < 0.01) and consultation in the first trimester of pregnancy by 1.52 (95% CI, 1.31–1.78; p < 0.01). Literacy is associated with increased odds of breastfeeding up to six months (Odds Ratio [OR], 1.17; 95% CI, 0.97–1.42; p < 0.1) and healthy birth interval (OR, 1.18; 95% CI, 0.97–1.44; p < 0.1) only in rural areas. Women literacy reduces the risk of stunting by 0.81 (95% CI, 0.68–0.96; p < 0.05) and the risk of underweight by 0.72 (95% CI, 0.59–0.87; p < 0.01) among children under five years. The mother's ability to read and write favors compliance with the increase of odds of DPT vaccination record of her children, especially in rural areas (OR, 1.69; 95% CI, 1.05–2.74; p < 0.05). Moreover, there are serval other factors influencing positively the maternal and child health, like health insurance access, media exposure, and clean water and improved sanitation facilities access. Conclusions This study emphasizes on the need to strengthen adult literacy programs, especially for women in rural areas. Indeed, this could help generalize health insurance by income‐sensitive premiums or exemptions for the poor as well as increased awareness campaigns to promote reproductive and maternal health benefits, via the radio or television. Furthermore, improving access to clean water supply and improved sanitation facilities would greatly ameliorate maternal and child health.

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“…This may be explained by the fact that people with a higher standard of living are more comfortable purchasing breast milk substitutes. However, non‐breastfed children are significantly more overweight and obese than breastfed children 56 . In contrast, the higher the poverty rate, the more likely children are to be underweight 57…”

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Effect of women's literacy on maternal and child health: Evidence from demographic Health Survey data in Senegal

Diallo

Mbaye

Aidara

2023

Health Planning & Management

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“…Ils confirment ainsi ceux de nombreuses études parmi lesquelles Kouakou et al (2017), Sumithra (2009) et Diallo et al (2006. Quant à l'occurrence de l'anémie et celle de la maladie chez l'enfant, Vierra (2017), Abla et al (2016), Ngnie-Teta et al (2007 et Lenomier (2000) avaient, comme nous, mis en évidence des relations positives entre ces facteurs et la malnutrition des enfants. Toutefois, ces relations seraient loin d'être causales puisqu'elles peuvent bien être symétriques : la maladie peut entraîner la malnutrition mais aussi un enfant malnutri résiste moins bien à la maladie, il tombe malade, et de ce fait la malnutrition empire.…”

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Déterminants Individuels, Familiaux et Contextuels de la Malnutrition des Enfants de moins de cinq ans au Cameroun

Mburano¹,

Mounchingam²

2021

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La malnutrition des enfants demeure un problème majeur de santé publique dans le monde, particulièrement en Afrique. Au Cameroun, par exemple, l'Enquête Démographique et de Santé (EDS), réalisée en 2018, montre que trois enfants de moins de cinq ans sur dix sont victimes de la malnutrition. L'objectif de cette étude est d'y rechercher les facteurs individuels, familiaux et communautaires de ce phénomène. La méthodologie utilisée pour l'atteindre repose principalement sur les données de l'enquête susmentionnée et les modèles multivariés explicatifs multiniveaux. Il ressort des résultats obtenus que, toutes choses égales par ailleurs, les enfants les plus concernés par la malnutrition sont ceux dont les deux parents sont sans niveau d'instruction ou faiblement instruits et les mères ne sont pas exposées aux médias et autonomes dans la prise des décisions. Ces enfants sont de sexe masculin, ont déjà fêté leur premier anniversaire de naissance, sont nés avec un faible poids, ont été récemment anémiés ou malades et sont séparés de leurs précédent (e) s frères ou soeurs de moins de 24 mois. De même, les résultats de l'étude ont révélé que ces enfants vivent dans les ménages pauvres et dans les communautés ethniquement homogènes et pas du tout ou faiblement exposées aux médias. Au vu des variances intercommunautaires et intracommunautaires, ce sont les caractéristiques individuelles et familiales qui expliquent le plus la variation de la malnutrition des enfants dans le milieu étudié. Les interventions futures dans ce domaine devraient prendre en compte les facteurs mis en évidence dans la présente étude. ABSTRACT. Child malnutrition remains a major public health problem around the world, particularly in Africa. In Cameroon, for example, the Demographic and Health Survey (DHS), carried out in 2018, shows that three out of ten children under five are victims of malnutrition. The objective of this study is to find the individual, family and community factors associate with this phenomenon. The methodology used to achieve it relies mainly on data from the abovementioned survey and the multivariate multilevel models. The results of the study showed that, all things being equal, the children most affected by malnutrition are those whose two parents are uneducated or poorly educated and whose mothers are not exposed to media and autonomy in decision-making. These children are male, have already celebrated their first birthday, were born with a low weight, were recently anemic or ill and are separated from their previous siblings by less than 24 months. Likewise, the results of the study revealed that these children live in poor households and in ethnically homogeneous communities and these have no or little exposure to media. In view of the inter-community and intra-community variances, individual and family characteristics are the factors which most explain the variation in child malnutrition in the studied milieu. Future interventions in this area should take into account the factors highlighted in this study.

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Iron for Africa—Report of an Expert Workshop

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Scientific experts from nine countries gathered to share their views and experience around iron interventions in Africa. Inappropriate eating habits, infections and parasitism are responsible for significant prevalence of iron deficiency, but reliable and country-comparable prevalence estimates are lacking: improvements in biomarkers and cut-offs values adapted to context of use are needed. Benefits of iron interventions on growth and development are indisputable and outweigh risks, which exist in populations with a high infectious burden. Indeed, pathogen growth may increase with enhanced available iron, calling for caution and preventive measures where malaria or other infections are prevalent. Most African countries programmatically fortify flour and supplement pregnant women, while iron deficiency in young children is rather addressed at individual level. Coverage and efficacy could improve through increased access for target populations, raised awareness and lower cost. More bioavailable iron forms, helping to decrease iron dose, or prebiotics, which both may lower risk of infections are attractive opportunities for Africa. Fortifying specific food products could be a relevant route, adapted to local context and needs of population groups while providing education and training. More globally, partnerships involving various stakeholders are encouraged, that could tackle all aspects of the issue.

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Prévalence et facteurs de risque de l’anémie chez un groupe d’enfants âgés de 1 à 24 mois à Tébessa (une ville de l’Est algérien)

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Effect of women's literacy on maternal and child health: Evidence from demographic Health Survey data in Senegal

Effect of women's literacy on maternal and child health: Evidence from demographic Health Survey data in Senegal

Déterminants Individuels, Familiaux et Contextuels de la Malnutrition des Enfants de moins de cinq ans au Cameroun

Iron for Africa—Report of an Expert Workshop

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