Urban–Rural Disparities and Determinants of Nutritional Status of Under-Five Children: An Example of Akinyele Local Government Area, Ibadan

Ijarotimi, Ibidolapo; Adebiyi, O; Fatiregun, Akinola Ayoola

doi:10.9734/ijtdh/2016/25292

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“…Also 16.4% and 9.0% of rural and urban children were stunted respectively. This higher prevalence of undernutrition among rural compared to urban children was also reported by Senbajo et al [ 18 ] and Ijarotimi et al [ 19 ] from southwest Nigeria, Tadesse et al [ 20 ] from Ethiopia and from other parts of sub-Saharan Africa and Asia as reported by UNICEF in her global report on nutrition 2016 [ 21 ]. Children from rural areas are socially disadvantaged with limited access to basic necessities of life including food and quality health care [ 21 ].…”

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Rural-urban disparity in lung function parameters of Nigerian children: effects of socio-economic, nutritional and housing factors

Kuti¹,

Oladimeji²,

Kuti³

et al. 2017

Pan Afr Med J

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IntroductionThe effect of socio-demographic and nutritional factors on lung functions of African children is poorly studied. This study set out to determine the effects of these factors on lung functions of Nigerian school children.MethodsRural and urban secondary schools students in Ilesa, Nigeria were selected by multistage sampling. The socio-demographic, nutritional status as well as lung function parameters measured using incentive Spirometry (MIR Spirolab III srl, Italy) of the children were obtained and compared among the rural and urban children.ResultsA total of 250 children (128 rural and 122 urban) aged 9 to 17 years participated in the study over a 12 month period. Mean (SD) age was 12.6 (1.9) years and Male: Female 1:1.1. The urban children were heavier, taller and have larger lung volumes than their age and sex matched rural counterpart. Stunted rural males [Mean (SD) FVC 1.8 (0.3) L vs. 2.2 (0.6) L t-test = 2.360; p = 0.022], underweight females [Mean (SD) FVC 1.8 (0.4) L vs. 2.2 (0.6) L; t-test = 2.855; p = 0.006] and those exposed to unclean fuel [Mean (SD) FVC 2.1 (0.6) L vs. 2.4 (0.5) L; t-test = 2.079; p = 0.041] had significantly lower lung volumes compared to their counterparts without these conditions.ConclusionUndernutrition, low socio-economic class and use of unclean fuels adversely affect the lung functions of Nigerian children. Improved standard of living, use of clean fuel and adequate nutrition may ensure better lung health among these children.

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Rural-urban disparity in lung function parameters of Nigerian children: effects of socio-economic, nutritional and housing factors

Kuti¹,

Oladimeji²,

Kuti³

et al. 2017

Pan Afr Med J

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“…Sample Size determination was done using Pocock's sample size formula for comparing two proportions -also used by Ijarotimi et al [28,29].…”

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Prevalence and Socio-demographic Determinants of Stunting among School Age Children (SAC) in Gombe State, Nigeria

Danjin

Adewoye

Sawyerr

2020

JAMMR

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Background: As one of the key indicators of malnutrition, stunting has been considered to be a very vital proxy for not only chronic nutritional deficit but for long term socioeconomic deprivation among children and the society at large. Objective: This study was aimed at determining the prevalence of stunting and its association with socio-demographic factors among school children in Gombe state, Nigeria. Methodology: The study employed a cross sectional survey design to assess school children aged 6 to 15 years in 12 public and 6 private schools from six selected Local Government Areas (LGAs) of the state. Data were collected on a structured pro forma from March to June, 2019. Analysis of the data was done using IBM SPSS version 21 and Chi square statistics was used to compare proportions, while alpha level of significance was set at 0.05. Results: The mean age of the children was 9.96±2.26 and the overall prevalence of stunting among them was 22.5%. Children in public schools were found to be more stunted (χ2=20.342, df= 1, P=0.000) and more than twice at risk (OR=2.598, CI=1.699-3.974) of stunting than their counterpart in private schools (27.3% vs. 12.6%). Low academic performance was significantly associated with high prevalence of stunting (28.4% vs. 20.9% & 18.0%) among the subjects (χ2 = 7.443, df = 2, p=0.024). Other factors that were associated with stunting include; class of pupil, age group, LGA, tribe, religion, occupation of father, occupation of mother, SES and level of education of mother. Conclusion: It is quite evident from the findings of this study that stunting is quite prevalent among school children in Gombe state. Hence, it is recommended that a multi-sectoral approach to addressing the problem be instituted by government and all stakeholders.

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Explaining Child Nutritional Status in Rural Nigeria: Socioeconomic Dimensions

Obayelu

Adeleye²

2020

Journal of Hunger & Environmental Nutrition

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Urban–Rural Disparities and Determinants of Nutritional Status of Under-Five Children: An Example of Akinyele Local Government Area, Ibadan

Cited by 5 publications

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Rural-urban disparity in lung function parameters of Nigerian children: effects of socio-economic, nutritional and housing factors

Rural-urban disparity in lung function parameters of Nigerian children: effects of socio-economic, nutritional and housing factors

Prevalence and Socio-demographic Determinants of Stunting among School Age Children (SAC) in Gombe State, Nigeria

Explaining Child Nutritional Status in Rural Nigeria: Socioeconomic Dimensions

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