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{"title":"Undernutrition among Institutionalized School-age Orphans in Harari Regional State, Eastern Ethiopia: A Cross-sectional Study.","authors":"Fozi Mohammed,&nbsp;Ibsa Musa,&nbsp;Sagni Girma Fage,&nbsp;Abera Kenay Tura,&nbsp;Fitsum Weldegebreal","doi":"10.1177/11786388211006445","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/11786388211006445","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Although orphans are at increased risk of undernutrition, studies assessing prevalence of undernutrition are limited to orphans residing with their relatives or on street. This study was conducted to assess magnitude of undernutrition and its associated factors among institutionalized school-age orphans in Harari Regional State, eastern Ethiopia.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>An institution based cross-sectional study was conducted among all school-age (6-12 years) orphans living in all orphan centers in Harari Regional State, eastern Ethiopia. Data were collected by using a structured pretested questionnaire supplemented with anthropometric measurements. Data were entered using EpiData 3.1 and analyzed using SPSS 22. Logistic regression models were fitted to identify factors associated with undernutrition. Statistical significance was declared at <i>P</i>-value <.05.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>A total of 265 orphans residing in all orphan centers in the region were included. The prevalence of stunting, wasting, and underweight were 15.8% (95% CI: 11.9, 20.7), 10.9% (95% CI: 7.7, 15.3), and 8.7% (95% CI: 4.3, 10.5), respectively. Staying in orphan center for 6 to 10 years (AOR = 6.2; 95% CI: 2.6, 15.10), having recent illness (AOR = 3.9; 95% CI: 1.4, 10.4), and being aged 10 to 12 years (AOR = 11.2; 95% CI: 3.5, 35.4) were significantly associated with stunting whereas having recent illness (AOR = 4.3; 95% CI: 1.4, 7.3) and being aged 6 to 7 years (AOR: 10.4; 95% CI: 3.2, 33.6) were significantly associated with wasting. Underweight was more likely (AOR: 8.9; 95% CI: 2.7, 29.5<b>)</b> among children with recent illness.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Almost 1 in 6, 1 in 9, and 1 in 11 institutionalized school-age orphans in Harari Regional State were stunted, wasted, and underweight respectively. Younger children and those with recent illness were more likely to be undernourished. Underlying reasons for undernutrition among orphans being cared in orphan centers should be further explored.</p>","PeriodicalId":19396,"journal":{"name":"Nutrition and Metabolic Insights","volume":"14 ","pages":"11786388211006445"},"PeriodicalIF":1.7,"publicationDate":"2021-03-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1177/11786388211006445","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"25589488","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Associations between Food Group Intake and Physical Frailty in Irish Community-Dwelling Older Adults.","authors":"Maeve Lorraine O'Connell,&nbsp;Tara Coppinger,&nbsp;Seán Lacey,&nbsp;Janette Walton,&nbsp;Tijana Arsenic,&nbsp;Aoife Louise McCarthy","doi":"10.1177/11786388211006447","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/11786388211006447","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Certain nutrients have shown protective effects against frailty, but less is known about the influence of individual food groups. Thus, this study aimed to investigate the relationship between the intake of different food groups and physical frailty in a cohort of community-dwelling older adults in Cork, Ireland.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>One hundred and forty-two (n = 81 females, n = 61 males, age 74.1 ± 6.80 years) Irish community-dwelling volunteers aged ⩾65 years participated in this cross-sectional study. Dietary intake was assessed using a validated food frequency questionnaire (FFQ). Frailty was identified as having 3 or more of the following criteria: weight loss, exhaustion, weakness, slow walking speed and low physical activity. Relationships between intakes of food groups and frailty score were determined using Spearman's rank (and partial rank) correlations and ordinal logistic regression analysis.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Negative Spearman's rank correlations were observed between frailty score and fish and fish products, fruit and vegetables and nuts and seeds, while positive correlations were found between frailty score and potatoes, fats and oils and sugars, preserves and snacks (<i>P</i> < .05). After adjustment for confounders, partial rank correlations remained statistically significant (<i>P</i> < .05) for all of the above dietary variables, with the exception of nuts and seeds (<i>P</i> > .05). Following ordinal logistic regression, the odds ratios (ORs) (95%CI) for frailty incidence for those in the lowest tertile of food group intake compared to the highest were; 3.04 (1.09-8.85) for fish and fish products, 4.34 (1.54-13.13) for fruit and vegetables, 1.52 (0.58-4.15) for nuts and seeds, 0.54 (0.19-1.51) for potatoes, 0.58 (0.17-1.95) for fats and oils and 0.49 (0.16-1.47) for sugars, preserves and snacks.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>This study suggests that intakes of selected food groups are independently associated with frailty. These findings may hold significant relevance for the development of future frailty prevention strategies.</p>","PeriodicalId":19396,"journal":{"name":"Nutrition and Metabolic Insights","volume":"14 ","pages":"11786388211006447"},"PeriodicalIF":1.7,"publicationDate":"2021-03-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1177/11786388211006447","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"25589489","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Characteristics of Diabetic Ageing Patients in Nursing Homes: One Center Experience in Turkey.","authors":"Mehmet Akif Ozturk,&nbsp;Arzu Gunturk,&nbsp;Yasar Kucukardali","doi":"10.1177/1178638821990345","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/1178638821990345","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>Due to its widespread distribution and effects, type 2 diabetes is a frequently researched topic. However, the amount of information about type 2 diabetes in nursing homes residents is inadequate. The aim of this study is to elucidate on the frequency, treatments, comorbidities, and deaths of nursing home residents diagnosed with type 2 diabetes.</p><p><strong>Materials and methods: </strong>Type 2 diabetes was evaluated in 612 people accepted to nursing homes as residents between January 2005 and January 2013. Medical records, prescriptions, laboratory results, and comorbidities were evaluated statistically.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Approximately 26% (159) patients of the cohort had either preexisting type 2 diabetes during registration to nursing home or was diagnosed with it during the 8-year follow-up. The prevalence of DM was 25% in males and 26% in females. Average age was 75.7 ± 10.6 in diabetics and 76.7 ± 11.6 in non-diabetics. Hemoglobin, creatinine, triglycerides, HDL-cholesterol, and CRP values were not found to be different between the groups. Hypertension was diagnosed in 75% of diabetics versus 59% of non-diabetics, hyperlipidemia in 21% versus 7% (<i>P</i> < .01); however, atrial fibrillation was more common in non-diabetics (<i>P</i> = .022). There was no difference for survival rate between diabetic and non-diabetic groups (<i>P</i> = .743).</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Approximately 1 out of 4 nursing home residents were found to have diabetes, with females being more affected then males. The survival rates both at the diabetic and non-diabetic patients were detected similar. Glucose, total cholesterol, LDL-cholesterol, and blood pressure values which can all impact survival should be closely watched from early on in the disease progress and their values should be optimized.</p>","PeriodicalId":19396,"journal":{"name":"Nutrition and Metabolic Insights","volume":"14 ","pages":"1178638821990345"},"PeriodicalIF":1.7,"publicationDate":"2021-02-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1177/1178638821990345","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"25377933","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Dietary Fat Quality in Normolipidic Diets Affects Hepatocyte's Nuclear Phenotypes.","authors":"Isabella Barbutti,&nbsp;Jesse C Laurentino,&nbsp;Natalia Va da Silva,&nbsp;Vinicius S Deoclécio,&nbsp;Danilo Ferrucci,&nbsp;Hernandes F Carvalho","doi":"10.1177/1178638820982003","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/1178638820982003","url":null,"abstract":"Dietary fat quality affects overall systemic parameters and produce hepatic accumulation of fat and inflammation (steatohepatitis). In this communication we have assessed how mouse liver nuclear phenotypes are influenced by diets containing 7% lipid prepared with lard, linseed oil or soybean oil for 32 weeks. Liver specimens were imprinted on glass slides, fixed and stained with DAPI. 3D confocal images were obtained and employed for the calculation of nuclear thickness, nuclear volume and DAPI-DNA intensity. Hepatocytes’ nuclei could be classified as diploid A, diploid B, tetraploid and higher ploidy levels. Linseed oil in the diet resulted in increased frequency of diploid A (more compact) and less polyploidy, while lard caused increased volume and more polyploidy. Soybean oil produced intermediate nuclear sizes. The results suggest a high demand on liver physiology promoted by lard, which has a predominance of saturated fatty acids, while linseed oil promoted the opposite effect.","PeriodicalId":19396,"journal":{"name":"Nutrition and Metabolic Insights","volume":"13 ","pages":"1178638820982003"},"PeriodicalIF":1.7,"publicationDate":"2020-12-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1177/1178638820982003","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"38793930","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Interactions between gut microbiota and skeletal muscle.","authors":"Florence Gizard,&nbsp;Anne Fernandez,&nbsp;Filipe De Vadder","doi":"10.1177/1178638820980490","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/1178638820980490","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The gut microbiota is now recognized as a major contributor to the host's nutrition, metabolism, immunity, and neurological functions. Imbalanced microbiota (ie, dysbiosis) is linked to undernutrition-induced stunting, inflammatory and metabolic diseases, and cancers. Skeletal muscle also takes part in the interorgan crosstalk regulating substrate metabolism, immunity, and health. Here, we review the reciprocal influence of gut microbiota and skeletal muscle in relation to juvenile growth, performance, aging, and chronic diseases. Several routes involving the vascular system and organs such as the liver and adipose tissue connect the gut microbiota and skeletal muscle, with effects on fitness and health. Therapeutic perspectives arise from the health benefits observed with changes in gut microbiota and muscle activity, further encouraging multimodal therapeutic strategies.</p>","PeriodicalId":19396,"journal":{"name":"Nutrition and Metabolic Insights","volume":"13 ","pages":"1178638820980490"},"PeriodicalIF":1.7,"publicationDate":"2020-12-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1177/1178638820980490","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"38785222","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Exogenous Ketones as Therapeutic Signaling Molecules in High-Stress Occupations: Implications for Mitigating Oxidative Stress and Mitochondrial Dysfunction in Future Research.","authors":"Hunter S Waldman, Matthew J McAllister","doi":"10.1177/1178638820979029","DOIUrl":"10.1177/1178638820979029","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>High-stress occupations (ie, firefighters, military personnel, police officers, etc.) are often plagued by cardiometabolic diseases induced by exposure to chronic stressors. Interrupted sleep cycles, poor dietary patterns, lack of physical activity, and smoke exposure along with simultaneous psychological stressors promote chronic low-grade inflammation and excessive oxidative stress. Collectively, these data suggest that practical interventions which might mitigate the underlying pathologies of these cardiometabolic diseases are warranted. Ketones, specifically <i>R</i>-βHB, modulates intracellular signaling cascades such as the cellular redox ratios of NAD⁺/NADH, the activity of NAD dependent deacetylases SIRT1 and SIRT3, and promotes a robust mitochondrial environment which favors reductions in oxidative stress and inflammation. To date, the literature examining <i>R</i>-βHB as a signaling metabolite has mostly been performed from endogenous <i>R</i>-βHB production achieved through nutritional ketosis or cell culture and mouse models using exogenous <i>R</i>-βHB. To the authors knowledge, only 1 study has attempted to report on the effects of exogenous ketones and the mitigation of oxidative stress/inflammation. Therefore, the scope of this review is to detail the mechanisms of <i>R</i>-βHB as a signaling metabolite and the role that exogenous ketones might play in mitigating diseases in individuals serving in high-stress occupations.</p>","PeriodicalId":19396,"journal":{"name":"Nutrition and Metabolic Insights","volume":"13 ","pages":"1178638820979029"},"PeriodicalIF":1.7,"publicationDate":"2020-12-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://ftp.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pub/pmc/oa_pdf/96/d1/10.1177_1178638820979029.PMC7734540.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"38743898","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Antioxidative and Metabolic Effects of <i>Lactobacillus plantarum</i>, Inulin, and Their Synbiotic on the Hypothalamus and Serum of Healthy Rats.","authors":"Elaheh-Sadat Hosseinifard, Khadijeh Bavafa-Valenlia, Maryam Saghafi-Asl, Mohammad Morshedi","doi":"10.1177/1178638820925092","DOIUrl":"10.1177/1178638820925092","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Nowadays, much attention has been paid to the link between gut microbiota and brain. The beneficial metabolic effects of probiotics and prebiotics in several diseases such as diabetes and obesity have been reported. However, studies bridging the association of gut microbiome with brain function in healthy states are rare. Therefore, it was hypothesized that the administration of <i>Lactobacillus plantarum</i> (<i>L plantarum</i>) and inulin may affect serum and hypothalamic metabolic parameters as well as oxidative markers in healthy male rats. Daily <i>L plantarum</i> (10⁷ CFU/mL) and inulin (5% of daily food weight) or their combination (synbiotic) was given to healthy rats. Then, serum and hypothalamic levels of leptin, insulin, and oxidative markers were measured. Administration of synbiotic for 8 weeks led to significant changes in serum levels of high-density lipoprotein cholesterol, low-density lipoprotein cholesterol, very low-density lipoprotein cholesterol, low-density lipoprotein/high-density lipoprotein ratio, triglyceride, and total cholesterol. The intake of synbiotic also resulted in a significantly reduced hypothalamic level of malondialdehyde and increased hypothalamic superoxide dismutase (SOD). Also, <i>L plantarum</i> could significantly increase hypothalamic SOD level. Furthermore, synbiotic administration insignificantly increased the hypothalamic and serum levels of insulin and leptin. These findings suggest that the synbiotic could significantly improve oxidative markers and lipid profile in healthy rats. Therefore, simultaneous intake of <i>L plantarum</i> and inulin appears to be more effective in the amelioration of metabolic and oxidative parameters.</p>","PeriodicalId":19396,"journal":{"name":"Nutrition and Metabolic Insights","volume":"13 ","pages":"1178638820925092"},"PeriodicalIF":1.7,"publicationDate":"2020-10-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://ftp.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pub/pmc/oa_pdf/80/28/10.1177_1178638820925092.PMC7592325.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"38590232","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"The Association Between Dietary Habits and Other Lifestyle Indicators and Dysglycemia in Saudi Adults Free of Previous Diagnosis of Diabetes.","authors":"Hanan Jambi,&nbsp;Sumia Enani,&nbsp;Manal Malibary,&nbsp;Suhad Bahijri,&nbsp;Basmah Eldakhakhny,&nbsp;Jawaher Al-Ahmadi,&nbsp;Rajaa Al Raddadi,&nbsp;Ghada Ajabnoor,&nbsp;Anwar Boraie,&nbsp;Jaakko Tuomilehto","doi":"10.1177/1178638820965258","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/1178638820965258","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objective: </strong>Study the association of dietary habits and other indicators of lifestyle with dysglycemia in Saudi adults.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>In a cross-sectional design, data were obtained from 1403 Saudi adults (⩾20 years), not previously diagnosed with diabetes. Demographics, lifestyle variables and dietary habits were obtained using a predesigned questionnaire. Fasting plasma glucose, glycated hemoglobin and 1-hour oral glucose tolerance test were used to identify dysglycemia. Regression analysis was performed to determine the associations of dietary factors and other indicators of lifestyle with dysglycemia.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>A total 1075 adults (596 men, and 479 women) had normoglycemia, and 328 (195 men, and 133 women) had dysglycemia. Following adjustment for age, BMI and waist circumference, in men the weekly intake of 5 portions or more of red meat and Turkish coffee were associated with decreased odds of having dysglycemia odds ratio (OR) 0.444 (95% CI: 0.223, 0.881; <i>P</i> = .02) and 0.387 (95% CI: 0.202, 0.74; <i>P</i> = .004), respectively. In women, the intake of fresh juice 1 to 4 portions per week and 5 portions or more were associated with OR 0.603 (95% CI: 0.369, 0.985; <i>P</i> = .043) and OR 0.511 (95% CI: 0.279, 0.935; <i>P</i> = .029) decreased odds of having dysglycemia, respectively compared with women who did not drink fresh juice. The intake of 5 times or more per week of hibiscus drink was associated with increased odds of having dysglycemia, OR 5.551 (95% CI: 1.576, 19.55, <i>P</i> = .008) compared with women not using such a drink. Other lifestyle factors were not associated with dysglycemia.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Dietary practices by studied Saudis have some impact on risk of dysglycemia, with obvious sex differences.</p>","PeriodicalId":19396,"journal":{"name":"Nutrition and Metabolic Insights","volume":"13 ","pages":"1178638820965258"},"PeriodicalIF":1.7,"publicationDate":"2020-10-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1177/1178638820965258","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"38540737","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Proteins and Amino Acids Treated with Atmospheric Plasma Show Significantly Increased Bioavailability in Humans.","authors":"Matthew H Sharp,&nbsp;Matthew W Stefan,&nbsp;Raad H Gheith,&nbsp;Dallen D Reber,&nbsp;Charlie R Ottinger,&nbsp;Jacob M Wilson,&nbsp;Ryan P Lowery","doi":"10.1177/1178638820949239","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/1178638820949239","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Muscle mass is an important determinant of metabolic health and physical function. It has previously been demonstrated that the postprandial rise in circulating essential amino acids acts as the main stimulus for muscle protein synthesis (MPS). The current study investigated the postprandial plasma essential amino acid (EAA) and branched-chain amino acid (BCAA) responses of (1) Hydrolyzed whey protein isolate (HWPI) compared to plasma treated non-hydrolyzed whey protein isolate (PT-NHWPI), (2) standard branch-chain amino acids (S-BCAA) compared to plasma treated branch-chained amino acids (PT-BCAA), (3) standard pea protein (S-PP), compared to plasma treated pea protein (PT-PP), and (4) HWPI compared to PT-PP.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Ten subjects (24.6 ± 5.3 years; 178.8 ± 8.1 cm; 78.6 ± 10.1 kg) participated in a double-blind, randomized, crossover trial comparing four separate protein conditions (HWPI, PT-NHWPI, S-PP, PT-PP). A separate cohort of ten subjects (26.4 ± 7.4 years; 178.8 ± 5.9 cm; 85 ± 12.3 kg) participated in a double-blind randomized, crossover trial comparing two branch-chain amino acid conditions: S-BCAA and PT-BCAA. All conditions were administered following a 7-day washout. Plasma EAA and BCAA concentrations were assessed from blood donated by subjects at pre-consumption, 30-, 60-, 90-, 120-, and 180 minutes post-consumption.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Blood plasma levels of total EAA and BCAA concentration were significantly greater in all treated conditions at 30-, 60-, 90-, and 120 minutes post consumption (<i>P</i> < .05). There were no differences between PT-PP and HWPI.</p><p><strong>Discussion: </strong>All proteins significantly elevated EAAs, and BCAAs from basal levels. However, we conclude that the consumption of the treated proteins significantly raises blood levels of EAAs, and BCAAs to a greater extent across multiple dairy, vegan, and isolated BCAA conditions. Moreover, atmospheric plasma treatment of a vegan protein source makes its amino acid response similar to whey. Thus, protein supplementation with that has undergone Ingredient Optimized® atmospheric plasma treatment technology may be highly beneficial for improving the blood plasma amino acid response.</p>","PeriodicalId":19396,"journal":{"name":"Nutrition and Metabolic Insights","volume":"13 ","pages":"1178638820949239"},"PeriodicalIF":1.7,"publicationDate":"2020-09-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1177/1178638820949239","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"38498076","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Anemia among School Adolescents in Haramaya Town, Eastern Ethiopia: Cross-Sectional Study.","authors":"Sagni Girma Fage, Gudina Egata, Yadeta Dessie, Fekede Asefa Kumsa, Biru Abdissa Mizana","doi":"10.1177/1178638820953131","DOIUrl":"10.1177/1178638820953131","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Anemia is a condition characterized by reduction in the number of red blood cells and/or hemoglobin concentration. It affects 24.8% of the world population. There is little evidence on burden of anemia among adolescents in low income countries like Ethiopia. Thus, this study aimed to assess the magnitude of anemia and factors associated with anemia among school adolescents in eastern Ethiopia.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>School based cross-sectional study was conducted among 493 school adolescents in Haramaya town during February 1 to 28, 2017. Multi stage cluster sampling technique was used. We collected anthropometric data (weight and height) and hemoglobin level of all study participants. The hemoglobin level was adjusted for altitude. Data were entered into EpiData and exported to SPSS version 20 for analysis. Logistic regression model was fitted to identify factors associated with anemia. Level of statistical significance was declared at <i>P</i> < .05.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>In this study, the prevalence of anemia was 29.4% [95% CI: (25.6, 33.5)]. Being female adolescent (AOR = 2.31, 95 % CI: [1.51, 3.54]), adolescents attending grades 9th to 10th (AOR = 1.66, 95% CI: [1.004, 2.77]), adolescents born to illiterate mothers [AOR = 2.23, 95% CI: (1.02, 4.89)], and low dietary diversity score (AOR = 2.33, 95% CI: [1.12, 4.86]) were factors that increased the likelihood of getting anemia.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Anemia among school adolescents was a moderate public health problem in the study area. Being female, lower grade levels (9th to 10th), low dietary diversity score and illiterate maternal educational status increased the likelihood of getting anemia. School based Iron/Folic acid supplementation, nutrition education and promotion of diversified foods consumption should be given attention with particular focus on female adolescents.</p>","PeriodicalId":19396,"journal":{"name":"Nutrition and Metabolic Insights","volume":"13 ","pages":"1178638820953131"},"PeriodicalIF":2.3,"publicationDate":"2020-08-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://ftp.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pub/pmc/oa_pdf/37/3d/10.1177_1178638820953131.PMC7457681.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"38375621","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}