Malnutrition in Women

Dewan, Manju

doi:10.1080/09737189.2008.11885247

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“…playing habit) and most are students, and hence a similar level of undernutrition between the two sexes However, a significant variation in terms of activities and responsibilities exist between males and females in the case of adults which could have resulted in difference in prevalence of undernutrition observed. In India, sex specific variation in prevalence of undernutrition was found at all stages of life [ 32 ]. Perhaps, there could have been other cultural reasons (e.g.…”

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Age-related factors influencing the occurrence of undernutrition in northeastern Ethiopia

2015

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BackgroundUndernutrition is a major public health problem on the globe particularly in the developing regions. The objective of the current study was to assess the prevalence of undernutrition in different age groups and examine the relationship of the disease to parasitic and socioeconomic factors among communities in Harbu Town, northeastern Ethiopia.MethodsStool samples of the study participants were examined for intestinal helminth infections using the Kato-Katz method. Blood specimens were diagnosed for Plasmodium infection using CareStartTM Malaria Pf/Pv Combo test. The blood type was determined from blood samples using antisera A and antisera B. In addition, the height and weight of the study participants was measured and information about their socioeconomic and sociodemographic characteristics was collected.ResultsOut of 484 individuals examined, 31.8% were undernourished and 32.0% were infected with intestinal helminths. The odds of undernutrition significantly decreased with an increase in the age of individuals. The prevalence of undernutrition in adults was significantly higher in males than in females and in those who had latrines than in those who did not have the facility. The odds of undernutrition in the 5 to 19 years age group was significantly higher in those who did not wash their hands before eating than in those who did. The prevalence of undernutrition in children younger than five years was significantly lower in those whose families were educated and had less than 5 family size compared to those with illiterate families and family size of greater than 5, respectively. However, the prevalence of undernutrition was similar in individuals who were infected and not infected with intestinal helminths. The intensity of Schistosoma mansoni infection was significantly higher among individuals of blood type A compared to those of type O.ConclusionsPrevalence of undernutrition was higher in children than in adults and the association of sex and socioeconomic factors with undernutrition showed variation with age. However, helminth infection was not related with undernutrition in all age groups.

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Age-related factors influencing the occurrence of undernutrition in northeastern Ethiopia

2015

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“…Overnutrition refers to excessive intake of energy and/or macronutrients. Undernutrition can be divided into protein-energy malnutrition and micronutrient deficiencies [2]. Malnutrition among women is likely to have a major impact on their own health as well as their children's health.…”

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“…Maternal and child undernutrition is the underlying cause of at least 3.5 million deaths each year and 11 % of the total global disease burden [1]. Recent evidence from developing countries indicates that malnourished women with a body mass index (BMI) below 18.5 show a progressive increase in mortality rates as well as an increased risk of illness [2].…”

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Magnitude of chronic energy deficiency and its associated factors among women of reproductive age in the Kunama population, Tigray, Ethiopia, in 2014

2015

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Background: Women in the reproductive age group are most vulnerable to malnutrition. Maternal and child undernutrition is the underlying cause of 3.5 million deaths each year and 11 % of the total global disease burden. Among women in sub-Saharan Africa, 10-20 % are classified as excessively thin. The 2011 Ethiopian Demographic and Health Survey (EDHS) has reported that 27 % of Ethiopian women and 40 % of Tigray women of reproductive age are too thin. There is no previous study done on the nutritional status and associated factors of women of reproductive age among Kunama women, the minor group. The aim of the study is to assess the magnitude of chronic energy deficiency and its associated factors among women of reproductive age in the Kunama population in Northwest Tigray, Ethiopia, in 2014. Methods: A community-based cross-sectional study was conducted in the Tahtay Adiyabo woreda, Northwest Tigray, Kunama population on 284 women of reproductive age who were selected using simple random sampling technique. Data was collected using structured face-to-face interview and anthropometric assessment from January 27 to March 7, 2014. Data were entered and analyzed using SPSS version 20. Logistic regression was done to identify factors that are associated with undernutrition. Results: The prevalence of undernutrition/chronic energy deficiency (body mass index <18.5 kg/m 2 ) was 47.9 % (95 % CI 42.11-53.7 %). Severe (BMI <16 kg/m 2 ), moderate (BMI <17 to ≥16 kg/m 2 ), and mild undernutrition (BMI <18.5 to ≥17 kg/m 2 ) was detected in 6.3, 10.6, and 31.0 % respondents, respectively. Age at first marriage (AOR = 2.76, 95 % CI 1.45, 5.25), household food insecurity (AOR = 2.15, 95 % CI 1.05, 4.41), inadequate dietary intake (AOR = 2.93, 95 % CI 1.53, 5.59), time to fetch water (AOR = 2.31, 95 % CI 1.22, 4.41), and meal frequency (AOR = 2.0, 95 % CI 1.003, 3.99) were found to be independent predictors of undernutrition. Conclusions: The prevalence of undernutrition was relatively high among women of reproductive age in the Kunama community. Providing comprehensive and routine nutritional assessment, counseling women at all levels, and increasing involvement of organizations are recommended to address and prevent malnutrition.

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“…The index captures energy levels stored in the body (Dercon and Krishnan 2000 ) and offers a direct and easy individual statistic reflecting current nutritional status ‘net of needs’ (Sahn and Younger 2009 , 14). The BMI is also negatively correlated with morbidity, illness, poor birth outcomes, and higher mortality rates (Dasgupta 1993 , 414–5; Dewan 2008 , 8; Fogel 1994 ; James 1994 ; Sahn and Younger 2009 ; Scrimshaw 1996 ). As a short to medium-term health and nutrition indicator it is less affected by measurement and reporting errors than calories intake and provides “information on intra-household allocation patterns and on the presence of gender bias in the allocation of food and health” (Molini et al 2010 , tbd).…”

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Capability and Health Functioning in Ethiopian Households

Mabsout

2010

Soc Indic Res

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From a recent Ethiopian representative household survey this paper empirically operationalizes concepts from the capability approach to shed light on the relationship between conversion factors, capability inputs and health functionings. The subjects of the study are women in partnership. The results suggest their health functionings are responsive to specific household bargaining power conversion factors and capability inputs. The paper also tests the extent to which women who take more decisions achieve better health functioning. The model offers evidence that decision-making and health functionings follow a complex pattern as women who took more decisions were not always better off. The conclusion of the paper is that health functioning may be improved by inducing changes to household decision-making patterns.

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Malnutrition in Women

Cited by 17 publications

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Age-related factors influencing the occurrence of undernutrition in northeastern Ethiopia

Age-related factors influencing the occurrence of undernutrition in northeastern Ethiopia

Magnitude of chronic energy deficiency and its associated factors among women of reproductive age in the Kunama population, Tigray, Ethiopia, in 2014

Capability and Health Functioning in Ethiopian Households

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