Nutritional status of adolescent girls in tribal blocks of Maharashtra

Kulkarni, Ragini; Surve, Suchitra; Patil, Sagar P.; Sankhe, Lalit; Gupta, Priyanka; Toteja, Gurudayal Singh

doi:10.4103/ijcm.ijcm_369_18

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“…28 A study conducted in rural Gujarat by Trivedi et al in 2016 29 reported undernutrition was in nearly half of the sample (46.3%). Similarly, studies conducted in West Bengal, 30 Himachal Pradesh, 14 Maharashtra, 31 Assam 23 reported higher prevalence of underweight (49%, 33%, 55%, 49.4%). Some studies conducted in developing countries 24,26,27,34,35 also reported a higher prevalence of underweight among adolescent girls.…”

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Cross-Sectional Analysis of Nutritional Status, Knowledge and Uptake of Nutritional Services Among Adolescent Girls in Western India

Saha¹,

Pandya²,

Kandre³

et al. 2021

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Purpose Malnutrition status of adolescent girls remains a major public health problem in India. The present study assessed nutritional status, associated factors contributing to malnutrition and their access to health-care services in Dev Bhumi Dwarka district of Gujarat situated in western part of India. Materials and Methods The study was carried out using descriptive cross-sectional design. A total of 1252 adolescent girls from all four blocks of Dev Bhumi Dwarka district were interviewed by field investigators. The data were collected on socio-demographic characteristics, physical activities, diet, and anthropometry. The WHO classification for body mass index (BMI) was used to assess underweight, overweight, and obesity among adolescent girls. Chi-square analyses were performed to identify significant determinants of under-nutrition. Results Mean age of the study population was 13.82±2.31. Of the total, around 34% of the adolescent girls were out-of-school. The prevalence of underweight (<-2SD) was 19.6%, 8.9% were overweight, and 2.6% were obese. The mean BMI was 19.77±2.42 kg/m 2 , and height was 149.15 (2.23m 2 ). In terms of knowledge, almost 79.6% were unaware of iron-deficiency anaemia, about 70% were not aware of haemoglobin test, and 44% did not know the benefit of using sanitary napkins. In addition, uptake of nutritional and health services was limited. The study found a statistically significant association of age (p = 0.00), the number of family members (p = 0.016), knowledge (p = 0.05), and use of toilet (0.041) with low-BMI. Conclusion Existing nutritional interventions need to focus on nutrition, health and hygiene education. It also reinforces a need for implementation research to understand barriers in uptake of health and nutrition services.

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Cross-Sectional Analysis of Nutritional Status, Knowledge and Uptake of Nutritional Services Among Adolescent Girls in Western India

Saha¹,

Pandya²,

Kandre³

et al. 2021

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“…Logistic and regression analysis were performed to find the associations of risk factors. The mean Hb level was found to be 10.1 g/dL and 87% of the participants were anaemic [15]. Another cross-sectional study in the tribal areas of two blocks of Palghar districts of Maharashtra assessed the nutritional status, hygiene practices and awareness regarding adolescent programs.…”

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Geographical Diversity in Prevalence and Associated Factors of Anaemia among Adolescents of India-A Systematic Review

Gore

Swain

Khismatrao

et al. 2021

JPRI

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Background: Anaemia is a global public health issue in India with anaemia prevalence of 56% among adolescent girls. While it affects all age groups, pregnant women and children are reported to be at risk. The study aims to understand the underlying factors of anaemia among adolescents. Methods: The systematic review has included all studies from the time period, 2000 to 2020 which had anaemia prevalence among adolescent girls (10 to 19 years of age). Scopus and Web of Science databases were used to browse relevant articles within April-June, 2020. Study design, sample size, anaemia prevalence, and the method of Haemoglobin estimation, were some of the information recorded. Results: A total of 88 articles were selected, out of which 20 were retained as per the inclusion criteria. Study from the east zone reported an anaemia prevalence of 36.4% and a significant association between serum ferreting levels and the severity of anaemia. The anaemia prevalence of different studies from the north, west and south zones ranged from 50-70%, 80-90%, and 30-79% respectively. Socio economic status, education of parents, prevalence of vitamin B12 deficiency was some of the important factors contributing to the prevalence were highlighted. Conclusion: Anaemia prevails across and within the different zones, it is not comparable. However, strengthening of the existing level of effort is necessary to address the issue of anaemia among adolescents in India.

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“…Several studies demonstrate widespread nutrient deficiency and undernutrition among adolescent girls in rural and tribal areas in India [19][20][21][22][23][24][25][26][27][28][29][30][31][32][33][34][35][36]. Rapid growth in adolescence requires increased nutrient intake monitoring and support to achieve full developmental potential [37].…”

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Stunting and Underweight among Adolescent Girls of Indigenous Communities in Telangana, India: A Cross-Sectional Study

Ravula,

Kasala,

Pramanik

et al. 2024

Nutrients

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India’s indigenous groups remain vulnerable to malnutrition, despite economic progress, reflecting the reliance on traditional agriculture and the problems of poverty and inadequate education and sanitation. This mixed-methods study analyzed the incidence, causes and determinants of chronic malnutrition, measured through stunting, thinness and underweight among adolescent indigenous girls in Telangana. Using 2017 data on 695 girls aged 11–18 years from 2542 households, the analysis showed that 13% had normal nutritional status, while 87% were stunted, underweight or thin. Early adolescents (11–14 years) had higher underweight prevalence (24.4%), while late adolescents (15–18 years) showed greater stunting (30%). Regressions identified key influencing factors. Higher education levels of heads of households and the girls themselves alongside household toilet access significantly improved nutritional status and reduced stunting and underweight. The sociocultural emphasis on starchy staple-based diets and early marriage also impacted outcomes. Tackling this crisis requires mainstreaming nutrition across development agendas via comprehensive policies, education, communication and community participation. Further research can guide context-specific solutions. But, evidence-based investments in indigenous education, livelihoods, sanitation and women’s empowerment are the first steps. Nutrition-sensitive development is indispensable for indigenous groups to fully participate in and benefit from India’s progress.

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Nutritional status of adolescent girls in tribal blocks of Maharashtra

Cited by 8 publications

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Cross-Sectional Analysis of Nutritional Status, Knowledge and Uptake of Nutritional Services Among Adolescent Girls in Western India

Cross-Sectional Analysis of Nutritional Status, Knowledge and Uptake of Nutritional Services Among Adolescent Girls in Western India

Geographical Diversity in Prevalence and Associated Factors of Anaemia among Adolescents of India-A Systematic Review

Stunting and Underweight among Adolescent Girls of Indigenous Communities in Telangana, India: A Cross-Sectional Study

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