Prevalence of Malnutrition among Syrian Refugee Children from Lebanon

Mroue, Tamara; Heras, Betlem; Castillo, José Miguel Soriano del; Morales-Suárez-Varela, María

doi:10.3390/life13020453

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“…13 It has also been reported that malnutrition is common among Palestinian refugee children living in camps in Jordan. 25 In a study conducted in Lebanon, malnutrition was found to be moderate in Syrian refugee children. We evaluated the malnutrition status of refugee child patients who were hospitalized in our hospital due to the high refugee population in our city.…”

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Determination of malnutrition status in hospitalized Turkish Republic citizen and refugee children with different diagnoses

DULKADİR

2023

J Health Sci Med / JHSM

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Aims: Malnutrition is defined as changes in the normal body structure due to inadequate nutrition. This study aimed to determine the malnutrition status of Turkish children and refugee children. Methods: A total of 5528 patients between the ages of 1 month and 18 years who were admitted and followed up in our pediatric health and diseases department between January 2017 and January 2020 were evaluated. The Gomez classification was used to assess malnutrition status. Demographic data, admission diagnoses, and the degree of malnutrition were retrospectively recorded by examining medical records. Both groups were compared in terms of these parameters. Results: In our study, 5528 patients between the ages between 1 month and 18 years were evaluated. The median age was 4.1 years (min:1 month, max:17 years), with 2274 (41.1%) being female and 3254 (58.9%) being male. Among the cases, 4994 (90.5%) were Turkish, 160 (2.8%) were Afghan, 198 (3.5%) were Iraqi, and 176 (3.2%) were Syrian. According to the Gomez classification, 4379 patients (79.2%) were normal and 1148 patients (20.8%) were malnourished. Among the malnourished patients, 995 (86.7%) were mildly malnourished, 117 (10.2%) were moderately malnourished, and 36 (3.1%) were severely malnourished. 44% (n=16) of severely malnourished patients were under the age of two. The malnutrition rates were 19.7%, 22.5 %, 30.8 %, and 36.4% in Turkish, Afghan, Iraqi, and Syrian patients, respectively. There was a significant difference between Syrian and Turkish patients with mild and moderate malnutrition (P

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Determination of malnutrition status in hospitalized Turkish Republic citizen and refugee children with different diagnoses

DULKADİR

2023

J Health Sci Med / JHSM

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“…Moreover, children who attend regular visits to a pediatrician were less likely to require referrals after our screening. Indeed, well-child visits play a critical role in the early detection and prevention of health problems, as well as tracking growth, providing immunizations, educating families about healthy practices, and decreasing in risks of preventable hospitalization [34].…”

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Referrals and Determinant Factors of a National School Health Campaign in Lebanon on Children Aged between 3 and 12 Years Old

Habchy,

Tahan,

Moussi

et al. 2024

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In this extensive study examining the health of 7184 school children aged 3 to 12 in 27 Lebanese schools, screenings involved medical evaluation and interviews, complemented by phone interviews with 3880 parents. Notably, one in two students received a medical referral, revealing prevalent issues such as dental cavities (33%), under-vaccination (25%), undetected vision problems (13%), abnormal growth (6%), underweight (27%), and overweight (33%). Additional concerns encompassed abnormal vital signs (3%), abuse signs (0.6%), infectious skin lesions (1.6%), scoliosis (1.7%), abnormal auscultation (heart 1.1%, lungs 1.2%), ear problems (3.3%), precocious puberty (0.7%), and neurologic signs (0.6%). Mental health challenges affected 20–25% of students. Public schools and Beirut exhibited higher referral rates, with girls, older children, overweight students, those lacking regular pediatrician visits, and children of self-employed or less educated parents facing elevated referral rates. In contrast, children of healthcare workers experienced fewer referrals. Against this backdrop, the study emphasizes the imperative for targeted health initiatives, particularly in marginalized areas and for socioeconomically disadvantaged students. Priority areas include dental care, weight issues, mental health, vaccination compliance, and addressing vision problems to enhance learning outcomes.

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The effect of socioeconomic factors on malnutrition in Syrian children aged 0-6 years living in Turkey: A cross-sectional study

Değer,

çifci,

Ertem

2024

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Background This study was conducted to examine the prevalence of malnutrition in Syrian immigrant children living in Turkey. Methods The study was carried out in the city of Mardin, which is one of the cities with a high Syrian immigrant population in Turkey. Height, body weight and BMI values were recorded to determine the malnutrition status of the children. Z-scores of children were calculated using the malnutrition assessment WHOAntro program. Results The data show that 30.5% of Syrian children between the ages of 0 and 6 months are male, making up 55.8% of the total, and that 55.3% do not follow a regular breakfast schedule. The percentages of body weight for height, height for age, and BMI for age of Syrian children with a score between − 2 and + 2 SD Number were (89.3%), (74.3%), and (79.3%), respectively. Girls are more likely than boys to experience stunting and low body weight in the context of Syrian children (Stunting OR: 0.855(0.761–1.403), Underweight OR: 0.705(0.609-1,208)). Additionally, there is a link between levels of stunting and underweight and elements like the mother's educational level and the family's income. Contrary to the situation of adequate nutrition, it was discovered that the likelihood of stunting and low body weight in children increased by 0.809 and 1.039 times, respectively, when access to an adequate food supply was not available within the family (p < 0.05). Conclusion s According to the results of the study, gender, family income, mother's education level and access to food affected the severity of malnutrition in children.

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Prevalence of Malnutrition among Syrian Refugee Children from Lebanon

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References 52 publications

Determination of malnutrition status in hospitalized Turkish Republic citizen and refugee children with different diagnoses

Determination of malnutrition status in hospitalized Turkish Republic citizen and refugee children with different diagnoses

Referrals and Determinant Factors of a National School Health Campaign in Lebanon on Children Aged between 3 and 12 Years Old

The effect of socioeconomic factors on malnutrition in Syrian children aged 0-6 years living in Turkey: A cross-sectional study

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