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1Faculty of Health Sciences, Department of Public Health Nursing, Kırşehir Ahi Evran University, Kırşehir, Turkey.
Objective:
The aim of the study was to determine failure to thrive among asylum-seeking children.
Design:
The study was a descriptive study.
Sample:
The sample of the study comprised of 187 children who were registered in an Afghan Association. The power of the study was found to be 97% at 0.5% (moderate) effect size and 95% confidence level.
Measurements:
The data was collected between November 8, 2021 and January 10, 2022 using a sociodemographic form and the children's anthropometric measurement.
Results:
57.2% of children were male and 44.9% were 6-12 years old. It was determined that female and male infants less than 1 year of age were underweight (z-score = -2) and male infants were stunting (z-score ≤-1).
Conclusions:
Childhood growth and development problems are significant issues among asylum-seeking families. Public health nurses need to develop their roles in organizing the healthcare service for vulnerable and underrepresented groups.
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