scholarly journals Factors Influencing the Feeding Pattern of Under-Five Children in Coastal Areas

2019 ◽  
Vol 246 ◽  
pp. 012008
Author(s):  
Yuarnistira ◽  
N Nursalam ◽  
P D Rachmawati ◽  
F Efendi ◽  
R Pradanie ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Coastal Areas ◽  
Feeding Pattern ◽  
Under Five ◽  
Under Five Children ◽  
Factors Influencing

scholarly journals FRAGILE ENVIRONMENT, SEASONALITY AND MATERNAL AND CHILDHOOD UNDERNUTRITION IN BANGLADESH

2017 ◽  
Vol 50 (5) ◽  
pp. 579-603
Author(s):  
Masuda Mohsena ◽  
Mahabub Hossain ◽  
Barnali Chakraborty ◽  
Abdul Bayes ◽  
A. N. Mahfuzur Rahman
Keyword(s):  
Regression Analysis ◽  
Nutritional Status ◽  
Migrant Workers ◽  
Panel Data Analysis ◽  
Geographical Location ◽  
Coastal Areas ◽  
Data Set ◽  
Under Five ◽  
Under Five Children ◽  
Depth Analysis

SummaryThis study assessed whether agricultural and household incomes were the same across different agro-ecological environments in Bangladesh. An in-depth analysis of the effect of unfavourable ecologies on maternal and child malnutrition was carried out. Data were from a longitudinal data set comprising a nationally representative data sample collected in 2014 and the Food Security Nutrition Surveillance Project (FSNSP) conducted in 2011 and 2012. Anthropometric indices were used to assess the nutritional status of mothers and under-five children. The key variables of interest were food seasonality and geographical location. Data were analysed using the General Linear Model and multinomial and binary logistic regression analysis. Panel data analysis showed that household income was not equal across agro-ecological zones, indicating that the fragility of the environment affects a household’s ability to access food, and thus the nutritional status of mothers and children. Coastal areas of Bangladesh were found to be less dependent on agriculture, particularly cultivation, which had diminished during last few decades.Per capitaincome has been increasing in coastal areas of Bangladesh, led by remittance (money sent home by migrant workers) growing at 8% per year against 6% in other areas. Regression analysis showed that a household in a coastal zone earned 19% less than one in more favourable zones. Although the income from farm practices was found to be lower in unfavourable areas, the deficiency was compensated by increased non-farm incomes. The results from the FSNSP data showed that overall the rates of stunting and wasting among under-five children were 37% and 11.7%, respectively, and nearly 28% of mothers suffered from undernutrition. A highly significant regional heterogeneity in undernutrition was found, with alarmingly high levels in the Haor Basin and coastal belt areas. There were significantly higher rates of underweight and wasting in the monsoon season compared with the two harvest seasons among children under the age of five. The findings stress the importance of bringing geographical location and seasonality thinking into debates on hunger and nutrition in Bangladesh.

scholarly journals Factors influencing the survival of under-five children among women visiting government health care facility in semi-urban communities in Nigeria

2019 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 1686800 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dominic E. Azuh ◽  
Shalom Chinedu ◽  
Olugbemisola W. Samuel ◽  
Akunna Azuh ◽  
Grace Joshua ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Urban Communities ◽  
Care Facility ◽  
Health Care Facility ◽  
Under Five ◽  
Government Health ◽  
Under Five Children ◽  
Factors Influencing

scholarly journals Factors Influencing Caregivers’ Health Seeking Behavior for Malaria Treatment of Children Under 5 Years in Busia Municipality, Uganda

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
David Bwire Odimbe ◽  
Christine Atuhairwe
Keyword(s):  
Malaria Treatment ◽  
Malaria Episode ◽  
Health Seeking ◽  
Health Seeking Behavior ◽  
Children Under Five ◽  
Under Five ◽  
Under Five Children ◽  
Factors Influencing ◽  
Health Seeking Behaviors ◽  
Seeking Behavior

Abstract Background: Malaria remains a serious cause of under-five mortality and morbidity worldwide and Uganda inclusive. This burden can be minimized by promptly seeking health care. In Uganda, however, studies around malaria health-seeking behaviors for under-five children in the most malaria prevalent areas are very few. This study aimed at determining the factors influencing caregivers’ health-seeking behavior for malaria treatment of children under five years in Busia Municipality, Uganda. Methods: A cross-sectional research design was used with a structured questionnaire to collect data. Data were analyzed using SPSS Version 22 to establish relationships between the variables. Results: The results showed that the current health-seeking behaviors of the caregivers of under-five children in Busia municipality are associated with caregiver education level (p= 0.008), the health worker’s behavior towards the client (p=0.015), the severity of fever (p<0.001), the severity of last malaria episode (p<0.001), waiting time (p=0.001), the quality of health services (p= 0.001) and age of caregiver (p<0.001). Traditional medicine and home remedies are the most utilized means of malaria management in under-five children in Busia Municipality. Conclusions: Caregivers need to be sensitized about the proper health-seeking behaviors for the management of malaria in children under-five years through radio shows, television, community engagement meetings among others to enhance the knowledge and understanding of communities about the recommended malaria treatment-seeking practices. There is a need to continuously train medical workers on client engagement skills to promote a good relationship with patients and encourage their return.

Vaccination status of tribal mothers and their under five children

2007 ◽  
Vol 15 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
M Rahman ◽  
M Banerjee ◽  
M Rahman ◽  
FU Akhter
Keyword(s):  
Vaccination Status ◽  
Under Five ◽  
Under Five Children
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