Prevalence of Underweight and its Risk Factors among Under Five Children in a Rural Area of Kancheepuram District in Tamil Nadu, India

Stalin, P

doi:10.9790/0853-0367174

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“…In contrast, other studies conducted in Pakistan, India, Indonesia, Ghana, and Kenya indicated that female children were more likely to be underweight than male children (Kumar et al, 2019;Acquah et al, 2019;Sari et al, 2020 andStalin et al, 2013).…”

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“…Female children's reduced risk of being underweight may be due to their low calorie requirements, which can be easily met by typical feeding practices, such as when mothers assure on‐demand breastfeeding. In contrast, other studies conducted in Pakistan, India, Indonesia, Ghana, and Kenya indicated that female children were more likely to be underweight than male children (Kumar et al., 2019; Acquah et al., 2019; Sari et al., 2020 and Stalin et al., 2013).…”

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Determinants of underweight among children aged 0–23 months in Tanzania

Moshi

Sebastian

Mushumbusi

et al. 2022

Food Science & Nutrition

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Underweight is the most dependable growth indicator for overall child growth. Tanzania has the highest rate of underweight children in East Africa, with 1.27 million children under the age of five suffering from the condition. This study aimed to determine factors that influence underweight in Tanzanian children aged 0–23 months. We used data from the Tanzania Demographic and Health Survey (TDHS) 2015–2016 to conduct secondary analysis on a sample of 4,327 children aged 0–23 months. Descriptive and inferential statistics such as frequency, chi‐square, binary, and multivariate logistic regression were performed using the Statistical Package of Social Science (SPSS version 25). Statistical significance was defined as a p‐value of less than 0.05. Multivariate analysis found risk factors for underweight children were as follows: child's gender, age, birth weight, mothers' BMI, level of education, and type of toilet facility used by the households. Females had a significantly lower risk of being underweight (AOR = 0.62, 95% CI = 0.48–0.81, p < .05) compared with male children. The odds of being underweight increase with low birth weight (AOR = 2.92, 95% CI = 1.92–4.43, p < .05), low mother's BMI (AOR = 2.48, 95% CI = 1.34–4.58, p < .05), and low educational level (AOR = 1.78, 95% CI = 1.23–2.58, p < .05). Nutrition interventions such as growth monitoring, nutrition counseling, and nutrition education for parents/caregivers are critical to ensuring proper weight gain for all children under 2 years of age.

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Determinants of underweight among children aged 0–23 months in Tanzania

Moshi

Sebastian

Mushumbusi

et al. 2022

Food Science & Nutrition

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“…Children from large family size (>4 members in the household) were at increased risk of underweight [24]. Feeding practice such as breast milk for less than 12 months leads to more undernourishment [25], children who were fed on non-breast milk were more likely to be underweight [26]; children who received butter as pre-lacteal feeding were more likely to be underweight as compared to those who received water with sugar as per-lacteal feeding [27].…”

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“…A child whose mother had never visited antenatal clinic Antenatal Care Clinic (ANC) during her pregnancy [16,25] and did not follow family planning [17] was more likely to become underweight. Children in the households using water from unprotected source of drinking water were more likely to be underweight [16,24].…”

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The Magnitude of Nutritional Underweight and Associated Factors Among Children Aged 6-59 Months in Wonsho Woreda, Sidama Zone Southern Ethiopia

Gamecha¹,

Demissie²,

Admasie³

2017

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“…2,3 Various factors have been identified as associated with malnutrition, including poor breastfeeding and child feeding practices. 4 Lack of access to nutritious food, low levels of parental education and income, inadequate healthcare services, and poor antenatal care are also recognized as key factors contributing to child malnutrition, diseases such as HIV infection can compromise nutritional status. 1,4,5 Stunting is most prevalent in Sub-Saharan African countries, particularly in East and Central Africa, particularly, Burundi and Madagascar have the highest prevalence rates of stunting, at 54.6% and 48.4%, respectively.…”

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Prevalence of Stunting and Its Associated Factors Among Children Residing in Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) Camps in Hargeisa, Somaliland: A Community-Based Cross-Sectional Study

Abdeeq,

Mohamed,

Abdi

et al. 2024

PHMT

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Background Stunting, a consequence of prolonged malnutrition, remains a critical global health issue affecting 165 million children under the age of five, with 10.6 million associated deaths. Its stunting prevalence is particularly pronounced in developing nations, notably Sub-Saharan Africa. Chronic protein-energy malnutrition, identified as a major cause of morbidity and mortality in displaced settings, underscores the urgency of understanding its impact in such contexts. Objective This study aimed to assess the prevalence and associated factors of stunting among children aged 12–59 months and residing in IDP camps in Hargeisa, Somaliland. Methods A community-based cross-sectional study was conducted in Hargeisa from May 5 to July 30, 2022, utilizing systematic random sampling, online mobile surveys, and caregiver interviews with anthropometric measurements. The SPSS version 25 was utilized in handled data entry, processing and analysis. Multivariable logistic regression, with p < 0.05 significance, included variables from bivariate analysis ( p < 0.2). Stunting assessment utilized WHO AnthroPlus software, categorizing HAZ scores < −2.0 SD. Results The prevalence of stunting among children living in IDP camps was found to be 21.1% [95% CI: 17.0–24.91%]. Vaccination status (adjusted odds ratio [aOR] = 0.19, 95% CI: 0.09–0.38), deworming practice (aOR = 6.5, 95% CI: 2.91–14.52), place of delivery (aOR = 0.14, 95% CI: 0.07–0.30), measles experience in the last year (aOR = 0.12, 95% CI: 0.04–0.34), ANC visits (aOR = 0.33, 95% CI: 0.14–0.81), and maternal insufficient extra food intake (aOR = 2.15, 95% CI: 1.11–4.15) were significantly associated with stunting. Conclusion The observed stunting prevalence in IDP camps (21.1%) was substantial, highlighting the need for targeted interventions. Future efforts should aim to reduce stunting from the current rate to an estimated 5–10%, emphasizing comprehensive measures such as deworming, maternal nutrition, postnatal care improvement, robust immunization, and promoting healthcare facility deliveries.

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Prevalence of Underweight and its Risk Factors among Under Five Children in a Rural Area of Kancheepuram District in Tamil Nadu, India

Cited by 13 publications

References 5 publications

Determinants of underweight among children aged 0–23 months in Tanzania

Determinants of underweight among children aged 0–23 months in Tanzania

The Magnitude of Nutritional Underweight and Associated Factors Among Children Aged 6-59 Months in Wonsho Woreda, Sidama Zone Southern Ethiopia

Prevalence of Stunting and Its Associated Factors Among Children Residing in Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) Camps in Hargeisa, Somaliland: A Community-Based Cross-Sectional Study

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