Impact of malnutrition on the academic performance of school children in Ethiopia: A systematic review and meta-analysis

Zerga, Aregash Abebayehu; Tadesse, Sisay Eshete; Ayele, Fanos Yeshanew; Ayele, Segenet Zewdie

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“…In the case of adolescent girls who suffer from CED, if not treated properly, it will be sustained and lead to low academic performance. Malnutrition is a major contributing factor to low academic performance and school enrollment ( 5 ). In addition, CED also affects pregnancy which can trigger other diseases such as anemia, premature labor, birth of low-weight babies (LBW), giving birth to stunted children, and even risking death ( 6 ).…”

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Reflections of well-being: navigating body image, chronic energy deficiency, and nutritional intake among urban and rural adolescents

Yulia,

Rosdiana,

Muktiarni

et al. 2024

Front. Nutr.

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BackgroundAdolescent growth and development is a period of very specific nutritional problems. As a result of poor growth and development, 36.3% of adolescents in Indonesia are at risk of developing CED. The purpose of this study was to determine the description of body image, the incidence of Chronic Energy Deficiency (CED), and nutritional intake in adolescents in urban and rural areas.MethodsThis study used a descriptive quantitative design with a cross-sectional study conducted in Bandung and Sumedang on 387 adolescents aged 13–15 years. The instruments used in this study were body image questionnaire Figure Rating Scale (FRS) method, 2 × 24-h food recall, and anthropometry for Measuring mid upper arm circumference (MUAC).ResultsResults of this study showed that more than half of adolescents in urban (54.0%) and rural areas (61.7%) were at risk of CED, had negative body image perceptions in urban (69.1%) and rural areas (62.3%), and underconsumption of macronutrients in both urban and rural adolescents.ConclusionMost adolescents in urban and rural areas still consume less energy, carbohydrates, and protein. Perceived body image and nutrient intake contribute to the incidence of CED in adolescents.

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Reflections of well-being: navigating body image, chronic energy deficiency, and nutritional intake among urban and rural adolescents

Yulia,

Rosdiana,

Muktiarni

et al. 2024

Front. Nutr.

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“…1 2 The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) also predicts that climate change will lead to more desertification and crop failures in vulnerable areas, such as Ethiopia [3][4][5] where malnutrition remains one of the major public health problems. [6][7][8][9] In communities that rely on subsistence agriculture, food insecurity often peaks seasonally in preharvest periods. 10 11 Affected households adapt by reducing the frequency and size of daily meals; selling livestock or dairy products; borrowing food or money from merchants or local social networks; selling wood, charcoal or grass; engaging in paid labour and renting out farm land.…”

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“…Over the centuries, Ethiopia has experienced droughts and famine events, averaging once per decade 1 2. The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) also predicts that climate change will lead to more desertification and crop failures in vulnerable areas, such as Ethiopia3–5 where malnutrition remains one of the major public health problems 6–9…”

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Seasonality and predictors of childhood stunting and wasting in drought-prone areas in Ethiopia: a cohort study

Kabalo

Lindtjørn

2022

BMJ Open

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Background and objectivesOver centuries, Ethiopia has experienced severe famines and periods of serious drought, and malnutrition remains a major public health problem. The aims of this study were to estimate seasonal variations in child stunting and wasting, and identify factors associated with both forms of child malnutrition in drought-prone areas.MethodsThis cohort study was conducted among a random sample of 909 children in rural southern Ethiopia. The same children were followed for 1 year (2017–2018) with quarterly repeated measurements of their outcomes: height-for-age and weight-for-height indices (Z-scores). Linear regression models were used to analyse the association between both outcomes and baseline factors (eg, household participation in a social safety net programme and water access) and some time-varying factors (eg, household food insecurity).ResultsChild wasting rates varied with seasonal household food insecurity (ᵪ2trend= 15.9, p=0.001), but stunting rates did not. Household participation in a social safety net programme was associated with decreased stunting (p=0.001) and wasting (p=0.002). In addition to its association with decreased wasting (p=0.001), protected drinking water access enhanced the association between household participation in a social safety net programme and decreased stunting (p=0.009). Absence of a household latrine (p=0.011), lower maternal education level (p=0.001), larger family size (p=0.004) and lack of non-farming income (p=0.002) were associated with increased child stunting.ConclusionsSeasonal household food insecurity was associated with child undernutrition in rural Ethiopia. Strengthening community-based food security programmes, such as the Ethiopian social safety net programme, could help to reduce child undernutrition in drought-prone areas. Improving clean water access and sanitation could also decrease child undernutrition.Key terms:Z-scores; Social safety net program; Water access

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“…Over the centuries, Ethiopia has experienced droughts and famine events, averaging once per decade 1,2 . The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) also predicts that climate change will lead to more desertification and crop failures in vulnerable areas, such as Ethiopia [3][4][5] where malnutrition remains one of the major public health problems [6][7][8][9] .…”

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Seasonality and predictors of childhood stunting and wasting in drought-prone areas in Ethiopia: A cohort study

Kabalo

Lindtjørn

2022

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Background and objectives: Over centuries, Ethiopia has experienced severe famines and periods of serious drought, and malnutrition remains a major public health problem. The aims of this study were to estimate seasonal variations in child stunting and wasting, and identify factors associated with both forms of child malnutrition in drought-prone areas. Methods: This cohort study was conducted among a random sample of 909 children in rural southern Ethiopia. The same children were followed for one year (2017 - 2018) with quarterly repeated measurements of their outcomes: height-for-age and weight-for-height indices (Z-scores). Linear regression models were used to analyse the association between both outcomes and baseline factors (e.g., household participation in a social safety net program and water access) and some time-varying factors (e.g., household food insecurity). Results: Child wasting rates (i.e., low weight-for-heigh Z-scores) varied with seasonal household food insecurity (ᵪ2 trend = 15.9, p = 0.001), but stunting rates (i.e., low height-for-age Z-scores) did not. Household participation in a social safety net program was associated with decreased stunting (p = 0.001) and wasting (p = 0.002). In addition to its association with decreased wasting (p = 0.001), protected drinking water access enhanced the association between household participation in a social safety net program and decreased stunting (p = 0.009). Absence of a household latrine (p = 0.011), lower maternal education level (p = 0.001), larger family size (p = 0.004), and lack of non-farming income (p = 0.002) were associated with increased child stunting. Conclusions: Seasonal household food insecurity was associated with child undernutrition in rural Ethiopia. Strengthening community-based food security programs, such as the Ethiopian social safety net program, could help to reduce child undernutrition in drought-prone areas. Improving clean water access and sanitation could also decrease child undernutrition. Key terms: Z-scores; Social safety net program; Water access

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Impact of malnutrition on the academic performance of school children in Ethiopia: A systematic review and meta-analysis

Cited by 22 publications

References 52 publications

Reflections of well-being: navigating body image, chronic energy deficiency, and nutritional intake among urban and rural adolescents

Reflections of well-being: navigating body image, chronic energy deficiency, and nutritional intake among urban and rural adolescents

Seasonality and predictors of childhood stunting and wasting in drought-prone areas in Ethiopia: a cohort study

Seasonality and predictors of childhood stunting and wasting in drought-prone areas in Ethiopia: A cohort study

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