[Preoperational nutritional status for the children with congenital heart disease and the influential factors]

Area of Science:

• Pediatrics
• Nutritional Science
• Cardiology

Background:

• Congenital heart disease (CHD) poses significant health challenges for children.
• Nutritional status is a critical factor in the management and outcomes of pediatric CHD.
• Preoperational nutritional status in CHD patients requires thorough investigation.

Purpose of the Study:

• To assess the nutritional condition of preoperational children diagnosed with congenital heart disease.
• To identify key maternal factors associated with the nutritional status of these children.

Main Methods:

• Utilized World Health Organization (WHO) Z-scores for nutritional assessment.
• Employed questionnaires to gather data on maternal factors including perception, anxiety, and depression.
• Included State-Trait Anxiety Inventory and Self-Rating Depression Scale in the maternal assessment.

Main Results:

• High prevalence of poor nutritional conditions: stunting (28.6%), underweight (25.3%), and wasting (25.3%).
• Maternal accurate perception emerged as a significant protective factor.
• Maternal psychological issues, specifically anxiety and depression, were identified as relevant risk factors.

Conclusions:

• The prevalence of malnutrition in preoperational children with CHD is a serious concern.
• Improving maternal accurate perception through health education is crucial.
• Addressing maternal psychological distress is vital for improving nutritional outcomes in pediatric CHD.