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NUTRITIONAL STATUS AND ASSOCIATED FACTORS IN UNDER-FIVE CHILDREN OF RAWALPINDI

Shafaq Mahmood, Sehrish Nadeem, Tayyaba Saif

    Journal of Ayub Medical College, Abbottabad : JAMC
    |June 22, 2016
    PubMed

    Insights

    Malnutrition affects 32% of children under 5 in Pakistan. Maternal illiteracy and family members with special needs are significant risk factors for child malnutrition.

    Area of Science:

    • Pediatrics
    • Public Health
    • Nutrition Science

    Background:

    • Malnutrition is a critical child health concern in developing nations.
    • Pakistan faces high infant and child mortality rates, underscoring the need for nutritional assessments.
    • Understanding malnutrition's prevalence and determinants is vital for targeted interventions.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To evaluate the nutritional status of children under five years old.
    • To determine the frequency of malnutrition within this age group.
    • To identify demographic factors associated with malnutrition in Pakistani children.

    Main Methods:

    • A multi-center, cross-sectional study was conducted across three hospitals in Rawalpindi.
    • Data was collected from 100 healthy children under five using a structured questionnaire.
    • Nutritional status was assessed using weight-for-age, and associations with demographic variables were analyzed.

    Main Results:

    • Malnutrition was prevalent in 32% of the study population.
    • Moderately and severely malnourished children constituted 14% and 18%, respectively.
    • Significant associations were found between malnutrition and maternal illiteracy (p=0.01) and having a family member with special needs (p=0.05).

    Conclusions:

    • Maternal education and family circumstances are key factors influencing child nutrition.
    • Interventions should address socioeconomic and familial factors to combat child malnutrition.
    • Further research is needed to develop comprehensive strategies against childhood malnutrition.
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