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[Impact analysis on the health management programs among community-based 0-36-month-olds on their growth and

Huimin Yang1, Feng Xiao1, Delu Yin1

  • 1Capital Institute of Pediatrics, Beijing 100020, China.

Zhonghua Liu Xing Bing Xue Za Zhi = Zhonghua Liuxingbingxue Zazhi
|January 20, 2015
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Community health programs for infants and toddlers (0-36 months) significantly improved child growth and development. Regular health management follow-ups reduced underweight, stunting, and overweight prevalence.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Health
  • Community Health Management
  • Child Development

Background:

  • Child health management programs are crucial for early development.
  • Standardized health interventions aim to optimize growth trajectories in young children.
  • Assessing program impact is vital for public health initiatives.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the effectiveness of community-based health management programs for children aged 0-36 months.
  • To analyze the impact of these programs on children's physical growth and developmental outcomes.
  • To determine if standardized health management improves child health indicators.

Main Methods:

  • A multistage stratified cluster sampling method was used to select 18 Monitoring Bodies across 8 pilot areas.
  • A total of 13,464 children aged 0-36 months were enrolled and followed according to health management specifications.
  • Health archives were collected, and a multi-layer linear model was employed for analysis.

Main Results:

  • Children in the standardized management group showed significantly higher average height compared to the non-standardized group.
  • Weight gain was more effectively controlled in the standardized management group.
  • Increased follow-ups correlated with significant reductions in underweight, stunting, emaciation, and overweight (P < 0.05).

Conclusions:

  • Community-based health management programs adhering to specifications positively impact children's growth.
  • Standardized health management is effective in improving physical development and reducing malnutrition prevalence in young children.
  • Regular follow-ups within these programs are key to achieving better health outcomes.
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