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{"title":"Dietary Pattern of School-Going Children during COVID-19 Pandemic","authors":"B. Singh, Mahak Sharma","doi":"10.6000/1929-4247.2022.11.04.5","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.6000/1929-4247.2022.11.04.5","url":null,"abstract":"Background: School age is the foundation of human life. A healthy and balanced diet plays a major role in the proper growth development of the body as well as the mind. Only a balanced diet can provide all the macro and micronutrients. Covid 19 has impacted each and every human being in some or another manner. School-going children had to cope with new encounters involving online teaching-learning methodology and social distancing. As a result, these children have undergone mental and psychological trauma. This led them to follow faulty dietary habits, which would have long time impact on their health. \u0000Aim and Objectives: In the present survey, an attempt has been made to compile a report on the dietary intake of school-going children in the Roopnagar district of Punjab, India. \u0000Methodology: For the purpose sample of 100 students (7 to 12 years) was selected from four development blocks of district Roopnagar, and the cluster sampling method was adopted for data collection. A detailed pretested questionnaire on the dietary habits of children was used. \u0000Results: 59% of children were vegetarian, 32% were non-vegetarian, and 9% were eggetarian. Study findings showed that children preferred some of the items such as wheat, rice, sugar, rajma, black gram, green gram, potato, tomato, onion, apple, banana, and grapes over other food items in the same food group. \u0000Conclusion: Results showed that children do not consume a variety of food items, and some selected food items only resulting low dietary diversity and food variety.","PeriodicalId":43030,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Child Health and Nutrition","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-11-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"46902397","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Effectiveness of Injectable Iron in the Management of Severe Iron Deficiency in Children in Ouagadougou","authors":"Roselyne Ouattara, C. Yonaba, C. Zoungrana, Angèle Zan, Florence Nadine Guétawendé Ouedraogo, F. Kouéta","doi":"10.6000/1929-4247.2022.11.04.1","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.6000/1929-4247.2022.11.04.1","url":null,"abstract":"Background: Iron deficiency anemia affects 90% of children in Burkina Faso. These studies on the effectiveness of injectable iron are rare in low-income countries with high infant and child mortality related to anemia. \u0000Methods: This has been an observational study to assess the effectiveness of injectable iron in children under five years old admitted to the pediatric ward of the Yalgado Ouédraogo University Teaching Hospital (YO-UTH), in 2019, in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso. \u0000Findings: Thirty-five (35) children with severe iron deficiency anemia (average age 2.5 years), 60 %( n=21) of whom had decompensated anemia and required transfusion, were treated with injectable iron polymaltose hydroxide and followed up for one month. On average, 226.9± 45.5mg of iron were injected over an average treatment duration of three days. The mean hemoglobin count increased from 4.7± 0.95g/dl at baseline to 9.7±1g/dl (an increase of 4.9g/dl) one month later (p<0.001). The mean corpuscular volume increased from 66.7±4.7fl to 81.5±3.7fl (p<0.001), and that of the ferritinemia varied from 0.02±0.005μg/ml to 0.83±0.09μg/ml (an increase of 0.81μg/ml, p<0.001) and the mean sideremia increased from 4.8±2.1μmol/l to 40.4±5.5μmol/l. No side effects were noted. \u0000Conclusion: By avoiding transfusion in most patients, the use of injectable iron in proven and severe iron deficiency anemias could be a solution in case of blood deficit.","PeriodicalId":43030,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Child Health and Nutrition","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-11-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"48808190","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"The Effect of Breastfeeding Duration and Parental Attitudes on Academic Success","authors":"M. Kılıç, Tuğba Uçak Ozan","doi":"10.6000/1929-4247.2022.11.03.3","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.6000/1929-4247.2022.11.03.3","url":null,"abstract":"This study aims to reveal the relationship between the academic success of the students and the duration of breastfeeding, parental attitude, and other variables. \u0000This cross-sectional study was conducted among 9th-grade high school students in 2019. A total of 501 students and their families participated in the research. \u0000Academic success in order of importance in multivariable linear regression analysis, the increase in the education level of the father, the preparation for the exam, the increase in the protective and democratic parental attitude, the shortening of the first walking age, and the increase in the maternal age increase the high school exam score. Breastfeeding duration and authoritarian parental attitudes were not found to be statistically significant. \u0000The protective and democratic attitude of the parents, the high level of father education, and early walking positively affect academic success, while the breastfeeding duration is insignificant.","PeriodicalId":43030,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Child Health and Nutrition","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-08-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"42645713","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Iodine Concentration Effects on Linear Growth of Children after Nutrition Behavior intervention, Central Highland of Ethiopia: A Cluster Randomized Community Trial","authors":"Abebe Ferede, T. Belachew, M. Abera","doi":"10.6000/1929-4247.2022.11.03.5","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.6000/1929-4247.2022.11.03.5","url":null,"abstract":"Background: To improve the iodine status and growth of children was not documented in Ethiopia. This study aimed to determine the effects of nutrition behavior communication change (BCC) on improving iodine status and growth of children 6 to 59 months. \u0000Methods: A community cluster randomized trial with a single treatment arm was conducted from February 2018 to April 2020. “Kebeles” [lower administrative units] were randomly assigned to either the intervention or the control cluster. Mothers and their paired children were randomly selected from kebeles. Anthropometry data and urine samples were collected at baseline and end-line surveys. Percentile rank and Independent t-test were used to determine the difference between arms. Finally, Generalized Estimating Equation (GEE) is used to isolate independent predictors. \u0000Results: At baseline, 97.83 % (n = 812) mothers/ caregivers and paired children were enrolled for the trial study, but at the end-line, 88.05% (n =715) of children completed the intervention. Iodine deficiency prevalence was higher (11.82%, n = 96) at baseline and reduced to 6.15 % (n =44) at the end-line. The growth defect among children was 41 %( n = 332) at the baseline and declined to 28.67 %( n=205) at the end-line, while among interventions reduced by more than two times (39% to 12.81%). At the baseline, the median UIC among the intervention group was 106.0µg/L and increased to 207.190µg/L. The prevalence of iodine deficiency among intervention was 14.29% (n = 58) at the baseline and lowered to 3.45% (n=14) at the end-line, but a slight increment observed among control from 9.36% to 9.71% at end-line. The end-line median UIC was very high (210.56µg/L ± 150 compared to the baseline median UIC (107µg/L ± 8.66). Most (43.6%) of the intervention group found in the 4th and 5th percentile ranks factions of UIC by Height (Ht) mean differences. Being an intervention group increased Ht by 10.85cm (β =10.85, Std. E = 0.33). Likewise, for 1µg/l UIC change a 1cm (β = 1.0, p = <0.05) Ht change predicted at the end-line. \u0000Conclusions: Findings from this trial enhance nutrition behavior communication to improve the iodine status and growth of young children in the community. Longitudinal studies are needed to determine the level of iodine deficiency disorders in the community.","PeriodicalId":43030,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Child Health and Nutrition","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-08-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"42413615","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"The Effect of Gestational Weight Gain on Low Birth Weight, Case-Control Study in Northeast Amhara Regional State, Ethiopia, 2019","authors":"Muluemebet Kassa Mezen, Getasew Assefa Lemlem, Y. Biru","doi":"10.6000/1929-4247.2022.11.03.6","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.6000/1929-4247.2022.11.03.6","url":null,"abstract":"Background: Intrauterine growth and development are one of the most vulnerable periods in the human life cycle that contribute to appropriate fetal development. Therefore, this study aimed to assess the effect of gestational weight on low birth weight (LBW). \u0000Methods: A case-control study was conducted from June 30, 2018, to January 1, 2019, in seven governmental hospitals in the northeast Amhara region on 451 participants(150 cases and 301 controls). \u0000Results: Inadequate gestational weight gain increases the risk of LBW by four times (AOR: 4.2, 95% CI: 2.4, 6.4). Anemic mothers were 3 times (AOR: 3.2, 95%CI: 2.5, 5.1) more likely to give birth to LBW newborns than non-anemic women. Mothers with a height of less than 150 cm were 2 times more likely to deliver low birth weight babies than their counterparts (AOR:2.1, 95% CI: 1.5,4.4). The odds of LBW delivery were 3.5 times (AOR: 3.5, 95% CI: 2.3, 5.3) higher for mothers with poor dietary diversity than for mothers with good dietary diversity. \u0000Conclusion: Inadequate gestational weight gain during pregnancy was found to be a risk factor for LBW. Additionally, anemia, short stature, and poor dietary diversity were also risk factors for LBW. Therefore, selectively targeted interventions such as improving maternal nutrition, anemia prevention, and proper maternal weight monitoring during pregnancy are needed.","PeriodicalId":43030,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Child Health and Nutrition","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-08-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"45770300","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Sociodemographic Determinants of Nutritional Status in Children with Sickle Cell Anaemia in Benin City Edo State, Nigeria","authors":"Magdalene E. Odunvbun, A. O. Atimati, Gold I. Osueni","doi":"10.6000/1929-4247.2022.11.03.7","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.6000/1929-4247.2022.11.03.7","url":null,"abstract":"Background: Nigeria has the highest burden of sickle cell anaemia (SCA) in Africa. Patients with SCA present with life-long complications in addition to growth failure. With comprehensive care, patients with SCA have improved survival and well-being, with some studies reporting overnutrition. This study aims to assess nutritional status and sociodemographic determinants in children with SCA. \u0000Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study was carried out among children aged 1-16years attending the paediatric SCA clinics and their sex and age-matched controls. Anthropometric measurements were carried out to determine their nutritional status, and the data obtained were analyzed using SPSS software. The sociodemographic and relevant clinical information was obtained using a semi-structured questionnaire. \u0000Results: The majority (86%) of the children with SCA had normal height and weight, but the mean weight, weight for age z-score (WAZ), body mass index z-score (BMIZ) and height for age z-score (HAZ) were significantly lower than the HbAA controls. The mean WAZ was significantly higher in children from high socioeconomic class (SEC) and those whose mothers had tertiary education than those from lower educational statuses. Similarly, the mean HAZ was significantly higher in children from high SEC, tertiary maternal education and younger children. \u0000Conclusion: Most children with SCA have normal nutritional status despite significantly lower nutritional indicators compared to children with HbAA genotype. Higher educational status of mothers and SEC were associated with a significantly higher nutritional status among the subjects.","PeriodicalId":43030,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Child Health and Nutrition","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-08-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"43975570","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Ultra-Processed Food Consumption and its Association with Nutritional Status and Diet-Related Non-Communicable Diseases among School-Aged Children in Lilongwe City, Malawi","authors":"P. Kamanga, Bo Zhang, Samson Kaphera","doi":"10.6000/1929-4247.2022.11.03.2","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.6000/1929-4247.2022.11.03.2","url":null,"abstract":"In underdeveloped nations like Malawi, Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) have received less attention despite increasing NCDs morbidity and incidence rates. NCDs are responsible for 68% of all deaths worldwide each year. Dietary problems are the most common causes of these deaths. In underdeveloped countries, NCDs are responsible for two-thirds of all fatalities. In addition, developing countries account for two out of every three overweight and obese individuals worldwide. Lifestyle factors such as Ultra-Processed Foods (UPFs) consumption is among the causes. Purpose of the Study: To investigate ultra-processed food consumption and its association with nutritional status and diet-related NCDs among school-aged children. Methods: The research was conducted from March-April, 2021, using cross-sectional quantitative methods. A systematic random sample of 382 school-aged children was drawn to collect data. Data were analyzed using the R software package by frequency tables, means, and Chi-Square. Study Findings: Findings suggest high consumption (95.6%) of UPFs, which included flitters, carbonated drinks, processed juice, French fries, and sweets. The study further attributed the high consumption of UPFs to age, residence, price, and availability. In addition, in children who consume high amounts of UPFs, dental problems and high mid-upper arm circumference were common. Conclusion: Prevalence of UPFs is high among school-aged children in Lilongwe city. Although there are reported differences between these two locations, the locations are generally similar. However, age, residence, price, and availability seem to influence UPFs consumption behaviors. In later years, this may predispose children to be cardiovascular and metabolic conditions.","PeriodicalId":43030,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Child Health and Nutrition","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-08-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"45138307","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Dietary Intakes and Nutritional Status of Mother-Child (6-23 Months Old) Pair Targeted through the \"Organic Residual Products for Biofortified Foods for Africa Project\" in Rural Area in Senegal","authors":"Mbeugué Thiam, A. Diouf, Ousseynou Baba Coly, Saliou Diombo Kébé, Ousmane Diongue, A. Badiane, M. H. Faye, Papa Mamadou Dit Doudou Sylla, Nicole Idohou-Dossou, Jean Michel Medoc","doi":"10.6000/1929-4247.2022.11.03.1","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.6000/1929-4247.2022.11.03.1","url":null,"abstract":"Background: Despite micronutrient supplementation and food fortification strategies carried out for decades, micronutrient deficiencies remain prevalent among children under 5 years old in rural area in Senegal. The OR4FOOD project was implemented as a preventive and long-term approach to reduce malnutrition through biofortification. \u0000Objective: We aimed to assess the baseline dietary intakes and nutritional status of the mother-child (6-23 months old) pair in a rural community in Senegal. \u0000Methods: Dietary intakes were assessed using dietary recall questionnaires and weight food records. All foods and beverages consumed from waking to bedtime were quantified, and nutrient intakes were calculated. The nutritional status was measured by anthropometry. \u0000Results: Results showed that 77.2% of children had low dietary diversity score. Only 18% of them received an appropriate complementary feeding according to the minimum acceptable diet. Cereals and legumes were among the most consumed food groups, whereas orange-fleshed sweet potato (OFSP) and animal food products were rarely consumed. Median dietary intakes of iron, zinc, and vitamin A were lower than the recommended dietary allowances. Acute malnutrition and stunting affected 14.6% and 16.9% of children, respectively. Overall, 20.8% of mothers were underweighted, and overweight/obesity affected 23.1% of them. \u0000Conclusion: Malnutrition remains prevalent in rural areas of Senegal and affects both mothers and children. Furthermore, their nutrient requirements were not covered by the diet. Millet and cowpea being widely consumed, optimizing their iron and zinc content through biofortification and the introduction of OFSP might improve micronutrient intakes and would be promising strategies to prevent child malnutrition.","PeriodicalId":43030,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Child Health and Nutrition","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-08-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"44329374","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Mental Health and Parental Factors among Adolescents during the COVID Pandemic in Malaysia","authors":"Lena Nanditha Sangaran, A. A. Kadir, L. H. Yaacob, F. Zin, A. Othman","doi":"10.6000/1929-4247.2022.11.03.4","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.6000/1929-4247.2022.11.03.4","url":null,"abstract":"Purpose: The study aims to determine the prevalence of mental health problems among early adolescents and their associations with parental relationships. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted on 535 adolescents aged 13 to 14 on the east coast of Peninsular Malaysia using online surveys from February 2021 to April 202. Mental health status was assessed using the Depression, Anxiety and Stress Scale- 21 (DASS-21), and parental or guardian supervision, connectedness, bonding, respect for privacy, physical activity, and risk behaviours were asked using the Malaysian Global School-based Student's Health Survey. Multiple logistic regression analysis was done to examine the associations of the variables. Results: The prevalence of depression, anxiety and stress were 28.2%, 38.1% and 18.5%, respectively. Adolescent with low parental/guardian connectedness and bonding were associated with depression (AOR = 3.82, 95% CI =1.80 – 8.08), anxiety (AOR 2.17,95% CI = 1.34 – 3.50) and stress (AOR 2.29, 95% CI = 1.13 – 4.65). Low parental supervision (AOR = 2.37, 95% CI = 1.19 – 4.54), low academic performance (AOR = 3.57, 95% CI = 1.10 – 11.62), stress (AOR = 8.56, 95% CI = 4.38 – 16.70) and anxiety AOR = 7.83, 95% CI = 4.48 – 13.70) were predictors for depression. Adolescent who had divorced or separated parents/guardians (AOR = 3.57, 95%CI = 1.10 – 11.62) and married parents/guardian but living apart due to working (AOR = 3.57, 95% CI = 1.10 – 11.62) were higher risk for stress. Conclusions: Depression and anxiety were prevalent among adolescents in Malaysia. Poor relationship with parents or guardians was a significant factor for mental health problems among adolescents during the COVID pandemic.","PeriodicalId":43030,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Child Health and Nutrition","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-08-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"48488581","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Clinical and Radiographic Dependences of Functional Status, Indices of the Hip Joint, and Femur Migration in Children with Cerebral Palsy","authors":"M. Yatsuliak, M. Nemesh, S. Martsyniak, M. Melnyk, M. Kabatsii, V. Filipchuk","doi":"10.6000/1929-4247.2022.11.02.4","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.6000/1929-4247.2022.11.02.4","url":null,"abstract":"Relevance: Significant incidence of hip pathology in different groups of children with cerebral palsy and factors that may affect its formation are relevant objects of the study. \u0000The Goal of the Study: To establish the features of the hip joint’s formation, examining the clinical and radiographic dependences of the functional status and indices of the hip joint in patients with cerebral palsy. \u0000Materials and Methods: We conducted a clinical and radiographic examination of the hip joints using our own methods and standard anterior-posterior radiography, and statistical analysis of hip parameters and factors that may have influenced their formation. The total number of patients was 47 persons (86 joints). \u0000Results: Correlation relationships have been established between hip parameters and factors that may affect them: Gross Motor Function Classification System (GMFCS), gait function, level of lesion, developmental dysplasia of the hip, and adductor myotomy in medical history. \u0000Conclusions: The Reimers’ index showed greater reliability compared to the Wiberg angle. Positioning the patient's body using our own method can be used to screen the hip joints in cerebral palsy based upon the Reimers index while obtaining the true parameters of the femoral neck-shaft angle and torsion of the femur.","PeriodicalId":43030,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Child Health and Nutrition","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-05-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"42605851","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}