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Nutritional status of Vietnamese infants assessed by Fenton growth chart and related factors: A cross-sectional study

Lieu Thu Thi Nguyen1,2, Cuong Danh Tran3, Ha Thu Thi Nguyen1

  • 1School of Preventive Medicine and Public Health Hanoi Medical University Hanoi Vietnam.

Pediatric Investigation
|December 5, 2023
PubMed

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Maternal factors like age, height, anemia, and serum albumin deficiency are linked to infant malnutrition. Improving maternal understanding of prenatal care and nutrition is crucial for better infant outcomes.

Area of Science:

  • Neonatal development and infant nutrition.
  • Maternal health and its impact on offspring.

Background:

  • Infant nutritional status, assessed by birth weight and length, is critical for neonatal development.
  • Malnutrition in newborns increases risks of mortality, neurological impairment, and developmental delays.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the nutritional status of infants.
  • To identify factors related to maternal anthropometric characteristics and medical history associated with infant nutritional status.

Main Methods:

  • A cross-sectional study involving 340 mother-infant pairs was conducted in Vietnam.
  • Infant malnutrition was assessed using Intergrowth-21 standards for low birth weight and Fenton growth charts for stunting.
  • Multivariate regression models identified factors associated with infant nutritional status.

Main Results:

  • 12.4% of infants were stunted and 14.1% were underweight.
  • Maternal factors such as age over 35, height <150 cm, and anemia during pregnancy were linked to stunting or low birth weight.
  • Maternal serum albumin deficiency and history of preterm birth were significantly associated with underweight and stunting, respectively.

Conclusions:

  • Maternal nutritional status is strongly correlated with infant malnutrition, especially in preterm infants.
  • Enhancing maternal knowledge on prenatal care, nutrition, and supplementation is vital for preventing infant malnutrition.
Abstract

Keywords:
Fenton chartInfantLow birth weightStuntingUnderweight

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