scholarly journals The Effect of Family Participation in Nutrition Education Intervention on the Nutritional Status of Preschool Age Children

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Şule Aktaç ◽  
Gül Kızıltan ◽  
Süleyman Avcı
Keyword(s):  
Nutritional Status ◽  
Nutrition Education ◽  
Preschool Age ◽  
Education Intervention ◽  
Family Participation ◽  
Preschool Age Children

scholarly journals Determinants of Stunting, Wasting, and Anemia in Guinean Preschool-Age Children: An Analysis of DHS Data From 1999, 2005, and 2012

2018 ◽  
Vol 39 (1) ◽  
pp. 39-53 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bradley A. Woodruff ◽  
James P. Wirth ◽  
Ismael Ngnie-Teta ◽  
Jean Max Beaulière ◽  
Daffe Mamady ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Logistic Regression ◽  
Nutritional Status ◽  
Ebola Virus ◽  
Virus Disease ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
Water Source ◽  
Preschool Age ◽  
Bivariate Analysis ◽  
Demographic And Health Surveys ◽  
Preschool Age Children

Wasting, stunting, and anemia are persistent and important forms of malnutrition in preschool-age children in the less developed world, in particular the Republic of Guinea, which was the site of a large outbreak of Ebola virus disease in 2014 to 2015. We analyzed data from 3 Demographic and Health Surveys done in Guinea in 1999, 2005, and 2012 to identify possible determinants of wasting, stunting, and anemia. All analyses, both bivariate and multivariate, were carried out separately for each of 3 age groups: less than 6 months, 6 to 23 months, and 24 to 59 months. Variables found statistically significantly associated with stunting, wasting, or anemia in bivariate analysis were placed in an age-specific logistic regression model for that outcome. Overall, anthropometric indices were available for 9228 children and hemoglobin concentrations were available for 5681 children. Logistic regression found relatively few variables associated with nutrition outcomes in children younger than 6 months. More variables were associated with nutrition outcomes in children aged 6 to 23 months. Such variables measured a wide variety of conditions, including estimated birth size, child health and nutritional status, child caring practices, mother’s nutritional and health status, and household water source and sanitation. A similarly broad range of variables was statistically significantly associated with one or more nutrition outcomes in children aged 24 to 59 months. Few of the standard infant and young child feeding indicators were associated with any nutrition outcome. Improvement in the nutritional status of young children in Guinea may require a broad range of nutrition and health interventions.

Effect of Hypnoparenting on Nutritional Status in Preschool Age Children at Al-Fathir Kindergarten, Tangerang, Banten

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Diani Maryani ◽  
◽  
Liza Anggraeni ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Nutritional Status ◽  
Intervention Group ◽  
Preschool Age ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Not Given ◽  
Child Deaths ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Preschool Age Children ◽  
E Mail ◽  
Made In

Background: Malnutrition is estimated to account for more than one third of all child deaths, although it is rarely listed as a direct cause. Hypnoparenting is an attempt by parents to bring their children into the subconscious. This study aimed to determine the effect of hypnoparenting on nutritional status in preschool age children at Al-Fathir kindergarten, Tangerang, Banten. Subjects and Method: This was a quasi-experiment with a non-randomized pretest posttest design was conducted at Al-Fathir Kindergarten, Tangerang City, Banten Province from April to August 2020. A sample of 36 selected by purposive sampling. This study was divided into 2 groups: (1) 18 respondents were given hypnoparenting treatment and for the second group; and (2) 18 respondents were not given hypnoparenting. The dependent variable was nutritional. The independent was hypnoparenting. The data were analyzed by non-parametric tests. Results: There was a significant difference between nutritional status before hypnoparenting (p= 0.293) and nutritional status after hypnoparenting (p= 0.406) but there was no effect between changes in nutritional status made in the intervention group (Mean= 16.25; SD= 2.46; p= 0.222) and the control group (Mean= 16.18; SD= 3.88; p= 0.150). Conclusion: Hypnoparenting has effect in nutritional status of preschool age children, but it is statistically non-significant. Next, researchers will conduct further research on overcoming problems in children, especially nutritional problems, and the parents/guardians of students to be more effective in doing hypnoparenting to be maximized. Keyword: BMI, age, pre-school, hypnoparenting Correspondence: Diani Maryani, Academy of Midwifery Karya Bunda Husada, Tangerang, Banten. E-mail: [email protected]. Mobile: 081381234008. DOI: https://doi.org/10.26911/the7thicph.02.23

Parasitological and nutritional status of school-age and preschool-age children in four villages in Southern Leyte, Philippines: Lessons for monitoring the outcome of Community-Led Total Sanitation

Acta Tropica ◽  
2015 ◽  
Vol 141 ◽  
pp. 16-24 ◽  
Author(s):  
Vicente Y. Belizario ◽  
Harvy Joy C. Liwanag ◽  
June Rose A. Naig ◽  
Paul Lester C. Chua ◽  
Manuel I. Madamba ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Nutritional Status ◽  
Preschool Age ◽  
School Age ◽  
Preschool Age Children

scholarly journals Community Based Case Control Study on Effect of Nutrition Education Intervention on Nutritional Status and Contributing Factors Among Under Five Children In Pastoralist And Agro-Pastoralist Community of Somali Region, Eastern Ethiopia.

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rashid Abdi Guled ◽  
Nik Mazlan Mamat ◽  
Tefera Belachew ◽  
Wan Azdie Mohd Abu Bakar ◽  
Nega Assefa
Keyword(s):  
Nutritional Status ◽  
Nutrition Education ◽  
World Health ◽  
Categorical Variables ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Education Intervention ◽  
Post Intervention ◽  
Under Five ◽  
Under Five Children ◽  
Pastoralist Community

Abstract Background: Undernutrition is most common public health problem in developing world. It is responsible for more than three million global deaths of under five children every year. Severe wasting and stunting are the major contributors of this problems. Hence, this study was designed to document the effect of nutrition education intervention (NEI) on nutritional status of the children in pastoralist and agro-pastoralist community of Somali regional state, Eastern Ethiopia.Methods: A group randomized controlled trial was carried out among 404 paired child to mothers/caregivers in two phases. A chi-square for categorical variables, t-test and for continuous variables were used. In addition, World Health Organization (WHO) AnthroPlus software were also used.Results: After NEI this has shown statistically significant improvement, in all three types of malnutrition compared to control. The malnutrition prevalence has been significantly decreased within the group from baseline to post intervention; wasting (19% to 9.4%, p = 0.005), underweight (18.5% to 7.4%, p= 0.029), and stunting (31.2% to 21.7%, p= 0.001). Whereas, the control group showed no significant difference (p >0.05) in all three types. The overall mean Z-score difference of the difference (DOD) of wasting and underweight between groups from pre and post intervention were shown better off, compared to control group, with mean DOD wasting of (-0.738, p <0.001) and underweight of (-0.615, p <0.001). But, this was not seen in stunting (-0.239, p >0.05).Conclusion: The NEI using behaviour change communication (BCC) showed promising outcome, and need to be further scaled up and adapted to other districts in the zone or other areas in the region.

scholarly journals Soil-transmitted helminth infection, anemia, and malnutrition among preschool-age children in Nangapanda subdistrict, Indonesia

2021 ◽  
Vol 15 (6) ◽  
pp. e0009506
Author(s):  
Yenny Djuardi ◽  
Gilbert Lazarus ◽  
Difa Stefanie ◽  
Umi Fahmida ◽  
Iwan Ariawan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Nutritional Status ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
Preschool Age ◽  
World Health ◽  
Multiple Infection ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Preschool Age Children ◽  
Z Scores ◽  
Health Organization

Background Soil-transmitted helminth (STH) infections are still prevalent in Indonesia, with roughly one-third of infected population being preschool-age children (PSC), which are generally at higher risk of morbidity such as malnutrition and anemia. This study aimed to investigate the association of STH infections with nutritional status and anemia among PSC in Nangapanda subdistrict, Ende, East Nusa Tenggara. Methods A cross-sectional survey involving PSC ranging from 12 to 59 months old from Nangapanda subdistrict, Ende district, East Nusa Tenggara was performed. Socio-demographic, breastfeeding, and complementary feeding information was obtained from structured questionnaires, while nutritional and anemia status was determined from anthropometry and hemoglobin measurements, respectively. Anthropometric z-scores were calculated based on the World Health Organization 2006 standards and stool samples were examined using Kato-Katz method. Results A total of 393 PSC randomly selected from 22 villages were examined. The prevalence of underweight, stunting, wasting, and anemia were 33.1%, 40.2%, 17.1%, and 60.3%, respectively. STH infection, predominated by Ascaris lumbricoides, was found in 160 (58.8%) PSC. Single STH infection, but not multiple infection, was independently associated with a lower risk of anemia (odds ratio [OR] 0.320, 95% confidence interval [CI]: 0.126–0.809, p = 0.016). Similar association with anemia was also found on mild STH infection (OR 0.318 [95% CI: 0.114–0.887], p = 0.029). On the other hand, younger children were found to have a higher risk of anemia and stunting. None of the examined variables were independently associated with underweight and wasting. Conclusion STH infection as well as anemia and malnutrition were prevalent in this region. However in this study, current STH infections seemed to have minimal negative impact on children’s nutritional status.

scholarly journals Effects of a nutrition education intervention on maternal nutrition knowledge, dietary intake and nutritional status among food insecure households in Kenya

2019 ◽  
Vol 6 (5) ◽  
pp. 1831
Author(s):  
Teresia Mbogori ◽  
Mary Murimi
Keyword(s):  
Nutritional Status ◽  
Dietary Intake ◽  
Nutrition Education ◽  
Maternal Nutrition ◽  
Nutrition Knowledge ◽  
Education Intervention ◽  
Maternal Knowledge ◽  
Nutritional Knowledge ◽  
Food Insecure Households ◽  
Child Nutritional Status

Background: Malnutrition remains a major concern in the developing countries especially in food insecure populations. Maternal nutrition knowledge, among other factors, has been shown to improve nutritional status in children under the age of 5 years. The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of a nutrition education intervention on maternal nutrition knowledge, dietary intake, and nutritional status in Turkana County, Kenya.Methods: Seventy-three mothers/female caretakers with children <5 years old from Nadapal village in Turkana County were included in the study. At baseline, maternal nutritional knowledge, maternal and child nutritional status, and dietary intake were assessed. During the intervention, participants were trained on breastfeeding, complementary feeding, hygiene and sanitation. The intervention was conducted for five days with two- three hour sessions each day. Six months after the intervention, a follow-up was done to assess the effect of the intervention.Results: At baseline, 53% of the women were underweight (BMI<18.5 kg/m2), 24% of the children were stunted, 20.7% wasted, and 28.6% underweight. After the intervention, maternal knowledge on length of breastfeeding and composition of complementary foods improved. There were no significant changes in nutritional status in both women and children after the intervention.Conclusions: Results from this study implied that nutrition education interventions may improve nutrition knowledge of the mothers /female caretakers. However, without provision of food, the effects of the gained nutrition knowledge may not reflect in the dietary intake or nutritional status and therefore future interventions need to include ways to reduce food insecurity.

scholarly journals Effect of nutritional education on anthropometric deficits among pre-school aged children in south West Ethiopia: quasi-experimental study

2022 ◽  
Vol 48 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Kebebe Bidira ◽  
Dessalegn Tamiru ◽  
Tefera Belachew
Keyword(s):  
Nutrition Education ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Preschool Age ◽  
Control Groups ◽  
Place Of Delivery ◽  
Under Nutrition ◽  
Preschool Age Children ◽  
Quasi Experimental ◽  
And Control ◽  
Preschool Aged Children

Abstract Background Under-nutrition is a global problem and one of the most serious public health issues. Globally, 156 million under-five children were stunted, and 50 million were wasted in 2016. Malnutrition among preschool-age children is caused by low socioeconomic status, food insecurity, poor feeding practices, and infectious diseases. This intervention aimed to evaluate the effect of nutrition education delivered through trained health professionals in improving the nutritional status of preschool -aged children. Methods A quasi-experimental design among 588 preschool –aged children was used. A multistage sampling technique followed by a systematic random sampling technique was used to identify caregivers with preschool-aged children. Structured questionnaires were used to collect data. The baseline difference in demographic and socioeconomic characteristics between the two groups was examined using a chi-square test and an independent sample t-test was used to determine the mean difference in under-nutrition between the intervention and control groups. Generalized estimating equations (GEE) were used to determine the change in the difference in outcome between the intervention and control groups as well as the association of predictors with under-nutrition in children. The Adjusted odds ratio (AOR) with the corresponding 95% confidence intervals was reported to show the strength of the association. Variables with a p-value of less than 0.05 were considered statistically significant in multivariable analysis. Results In this study, the nutritional status of preschool age children was significantly associated with nutrition education intervention [AOR = 0.566, 95% CI: (0.347, 0.923)], place of delivery [AOR = 0.724, 95% CI: (0.551, 0.951)], ARI in the last 2 weeks [AOR = 1.823, 95% CI: (1.226, 2.710)], source of drinking water [AOR = 0.624, 95% CI: (0.484, 0.805)] and household food security [AOR = 1.311, 95% CI: (1.030, 1.669)] . Conclusions Findings of this study showed that nutrition education can effectively reduce the magnitude of under-nutrition among preschool children. Under-nutrition was e significantly associated with nutritional education, place of delivery, ARI in the last 2 weeks, source of drinking water, and food security. Therefore, both government and non-government should consider the impacts of nutrition education to alleviate under-nutrition and improve the health status of preschool-age children.

scholarly journals A Peer-Led Pulse-based Nutrition Education Intervention Improved School-Aged Children’s Knowledge, Attitude, Practice (KAP) and Nutritional Status in Southern Ethiopia

2018 ◽  
Vol 7 (3) ◽  
pp. 38
Author(s):  
Felegush Dargie ◽  
Carol Jean Henry ◽  
Hailu Hailemariam ◽  
Nigatu Regassa Geda
Keyword(s):  
Nutritional Status ◽  
Nutrition Education ◽  
T Test ◽  
World Health ◽  
School Age Children ◽  
Education Intervention ◽  
School Age ◽  
Two Samples ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
And Control

Background: Peer-led nutrition education intervention on promoting locally available pulses among school-aged children could be one strategy to overcome child malnutrition in poor communities. Objectives: This study was aimed at assessing the effect of a peer-led pulse nutrition education intervention on knowledge, attitude, practice of pulse consumption and nutritional status among 202 school children.Methods: School based randomized controlled trial was conducted among 202 (101 control and 101 cases). School age children were selected from the two groups using simple random sampling technique. Baseline data were collected from 1st May to 15th May, 2016. Six month peer led nutrition intervention was provided for the study subjects. Pre-test, post-test and anthropometric measurements (weight and height) were conducted at baseline and end of the intervention. Statistical tests such as independent two samples t-test were employed. World Health Organization (WHO) Anthrop Plus software version 1.0.4 was used to calculate anthropometric indices. Results: The mean diet diversity score was significantly (P<0.001) improved from 2.78 (0.96) to 3.60 (1.10) after a six month intervention in the intervention group. The independent two samples t-test showed significant differences (p<0.001) in knowledge, attitude and practice mean scores of school age children about pulse preparation and consumption. There was no significant difference in nutritional status: BAZ (p=0.774) and HAZ (p=0.516) of school age children between the intervention and control groups at baseline. Post-intervention showed significant (p=0.01) differences between intervention and control schools in BAZ mean score of the children which was reflected in significantly (P<0.001) decreased prevalence of thinnessConclusion: The study concluded that peer led education strategy provides an opportunity to reduce malnutrition and its impacts if properly designed, including the use of behavioural change mode. 

scholarly journals Community Based Nutrition Education for Promoting Nutritional Status of Children under Three Years of Age in Rural Areas of Mahottari District of Nepal

2015 ◽  
Vol 34 (3) ◽  
pp. 181-187 ◽  
Author(s):  
DK Yadav ◽  
N Gupta ◽  
N Shrestha ◽  
A Kumar ◽  
DK Bose
Keyword(s):  
Nutritional Status ◽  
Nutrition Education ◽  
Child Mortality ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Intervention Group ◽  
Nutrition Status ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Education Intervention ◽  
Intervention Programme ◽  
Nutritional Status Of Children

Introduction: Maternal and child mortality have declined significantly in Nepal to the extent that Nepal is on track to meet the Millennium Development Goals for maternal and child mortality. Similar improvements have not been seen in general nutrition status of them. Objective of this study was to evaluate a nutrition-education intervention designed to improve nutritional status (reduce stunting, wasting and underweight) of children. Materials and Methods: It was an intervention with separate sample pretest posttest design. Two groups of Village Development Committee (VDC) from Mahottari district were recruited as interventional and control areas. The intervention was a 12-months nutrition education program and comprised of twelve times with 2-3 hour nutrition lectures and discussion classless conducted by the Female Community Health Volunteers (FCHVs). Results: The Present study found that number of underweight children increased by 7.6% in control group while it decreased by 17.7% in intervention group from baseline to endline in both groups. So, intervention programme was able to decrease the number of underweight children significantly. Study shows that wasting status of children increased by 11.4% in control group from baseline to endline period. While in intervention group wasting status of children decreased by more than 5% from baseline to endline period. Conclusion: Nutrition education intervention was effective to reduce wasting and underweight but did not reduce the stunting status of children. Stunting reflects failure to receive adequate nutrition over a long period of time and is affected by recurrent and chronic illness. Findings suggested that nutrition programme of longer duration should be implemented to control the stunting status of children. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3126/jnps.v34i3.10286   J Nepal Paediatr Soc 2014;34(3):181-187

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