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Ashwini Katole1, Gitismita Naik2, Anubhuti Kujur2

  • 1Assistant Professor (Community Medicine), Raipur Institute of Medical Sciences, Raipur, Chhattisgarh, India.

Medical Journal, Armed Forces India
|December 25, 2023
PubMed

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Nutritional rehabilitation centers (NRCs) effectively treat severe acute malnutrition (SAM) in children. Integrated management and locally sourced nutrient-dense foods are crucial for improving nutritional status.

Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Pediatrics
  • Nutrition Science

Background:

  • Nutritional Rehabilitation Centers (NRCs) are key components of the National Rural Health Mission.
  • These centers provide institutional care for children suffering from severe acute malnutrition (SAM).

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the effectiveness of nutritional interventions in improving the nutritional status of children admitted to an NRC.
  • Assessing the outcomes of SAM treatment within an institutional setting.

Main Methods:

  • A retrospective, descriptive study design was employed.
  • Data was collected from children admitted to the NRC at the Rural Health Training Center, AIIMS, Raipur.
  • Analysis included children enrolled between March 2015 and November 2019.

Main Results:

  • Out of 765 enrolled children, 87.97% met the criteria for SAM (weight-for-height <-3SD).
  • Over half (55.94%) of SAM children had complications.
  • Among 724 discharged children, 68.78% were cured, 27.2% were non-responders, and 3.87% defaulted.

Conclusions:

  • Nutritional rehabilitation is influenced by complex factors requiring integrated health system and community management.
  • Regular reviews, supportive supervision, and utilization of low-cost, nutrient-dense local foods are essential.
  • Effective strategies are needed to address challenges in nutritional recovery for SAM children.
Abstract

Keywords:
ChildrenMalnutritionNutritional rehabilitationSevere acute malnutrition

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