Prevalence and determinants of anemia among primary school pupils of a peri-urban community in Osun State, Nigeria

Bamidele, James Olusegun; Abodunrin, Olugbemiga L; Olajide, Folake; Oke, Yetunde

doi:10.1515/ijamh.2010.22.4.461

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“…The prevalence of anaemia was high within the surveyed population (37.3–47.6 %). Not surprisingly, children were at highest risk, which is in line with previous studies conducted in Kenya [ 45 ], Nigeria [ 46 ] and Cameroon [ 47 ]. The association between Plasmodium infection and anaemia supports the finding that malaria plays a major role in the occurrence of anaemia in tropical areas [ 48 – 50 ].…”

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Epidemiology of malaria in the Taabo health and demographic surveillance system, south-central Côte d’Ivoire

Bassa

Ouattara

Silué

et al. 2016

Malar J

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Background A deep understanding of the local epidemiology of malaria is essential for the design and implementation of setting-specific control and elimination efforts. In Côte d’Ivoire, new initiatives are underway to reduce the burden of malaria, which requires high-quality longitudinal data. The epidemiology of malaria was studied in the Taabo health and demographic surveillance system (HDSS) in south-central Côte d’Ivoire and implications for control are discussed.MethodsTwo cross-sectional surveys were carried out in the rainy season of June/July in 2010 and 2011. Inhabitants of approximately 7 % of randomly selected households in the Taabo HDSS were invited to participate. People were clinically examined, ear temperature was measured and spleen size determined. Finger-prick blood samples were collected and subjected to a rapid diagnostic test (RDT). Additionally, thick and thin blood films were prepared on microscope slides and diagnosed under a microscope for Plasmodium infection and parasitaemia. Haemoglobin (Hb) level was determined using a HemoCue device.ResultsA total of 1187 and 1264 people in 2010 and 2011, respectively, had complete data records. The prevalence of Plasmodium infection was 46.0 % in 2010 and 56.6 % in 2011, owing to a statistically significant difference (p < 0.05). Males showed a higher Plasmodium infection prevalence than females (49.6 and 62.8 % versus 42.6 and 51.2 %; respectively, in 2010 and 2011; both p < 0.05). The highest malaria prevalence was observed among infants and young children (aged ≤9 years). The risk of Plasmodium infection was significantly higher in villages compared to small hamlets and urban settings (p < 0.05). Fever, Hb level and splenomegaly were associated with parasitaemia.ConclusionMalaria is highly endemic in the Taabo HDSS in south-central Côte d’Ivoire with considerable spatial heterogeneity of Plasmodium infection. There is a pressing need to scale-up control interventions against malaria.

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Epidemiology of malaria in the Taabo health and demographic surveillance system, south-central Côte d’Ivoire

Bassa

Ouattara

Silué

et al. 2016

Malar J

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“…This is consistent with the results of the household survey conducted in Sudan in 1994, which reported a prevalence of anaemia in preschool children in Sudan as 84.9% [13]. This [19][20][21][22]. The situation, however, is very different from that in developed countries [1,23].…”

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Prevalence of anaemia in preschool children in Karma Albalad area, Northern State, Sudan

Hussein

Mohamed

2014

East Mediterr Health J

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Anaemia is a major childhood health problem in developing countries. The aim of this cross-sectional study was to determine the prevalence of anaemia, and some of its determinants, in preschool children in a rural village in the Northern State of Sudan. All children aged 3-6 years attending the 4 village kindergartens on the day of the study were enrolled. Demographic and socioeconomic data were collected using a questionnaire completed by parents, and blood samples were taken for haemoglobin measurement. Out of 163 children, 131 had anaemia (haemoglobin level < 11 g/dL), a prevalence of 80.4%. This figure is comparable to data from other developing countries. The prevalence of anaemia was not significantly associated with any of the studied demographic and socioeconomic factors (sex, economic status of the family, mother's literacy or family size) or health of the child (history of pica or number of attacks of malaria in the last year). A campaign to tackle this serious health issue is urgently needed.

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“…Nauru and Vanuatu, in EAP region, had the lowest documented prevalence of thinness (0.0%) (35,36) , while the highest prevalence was documented in Nigeria (95.7% (within country range: 5.6%-95.7%)) (37) , in WCA (Figure 4C and Supplementary Appendix D).…”

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Nutritional status of school-age children and adolescents in low- and middle-income countries across seven global regions: a synthesis of scoping reviews

Wrottesley¹,

Mates²,

Brennan³

et al. 2022

Public Health Nutr.

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Objective: To summarise available evidence on the nutritional status of school-age children and adolescents (5–19 years) from seven global regions, and on interventions implemented to improve malnutrition in this population. Design: Findings were compiled from seven scoping literature reviews, including data from low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) within the following UNICEF-defined global regions: East Asia and Pacific (EAP); Europe and Central Asia (ECA); South Asia (SA); West and Central Africa (WCA); Eastern and Southern Africa (ESA); Middle East and North Africa (MENA); and Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC). Results: A double burden of malnutrition was evident across the world regions reviewed: stunting, thinness, anaemia and other micronutrient deficiencies persisted, alongside rising overweight and obesity prevalence. Transitions towards diets increasingly high in energy-dense, processed and micronutrient-poor foods were observed. Evidence from intervention studies was limited, but suggested that providing multiple micronutrient-fortified foods or beverages at school may effectively target micronutrient deficiencies and facilitate weight gain in undernourished populations. Interventions to prevent or manage overweight and obesity were even more limited. There was minimal evidence of using novel technological approaches to engage school-age children and adolescents, or of involving them in designing interventions. Conclusion: The limited data available on nutrition of school-age children and adolescents is neither standardised nor comparable. Consensus on methods for assessing nutritional status and its determinants for this age group is urgently needed to set targets and monitor progress. Additionally, strategies are required to ensure that nutritious, safe and sustainable diets are available, affordable and appealing.

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Prevalence and determinants of anemia among primary school pupils of a peri-urban community in Osun State, Nigeria

Cited by 11 publications

References 13 publications

Epidemiology of malaria in the Taabo health and demographic surveillance system, south-central Côte d’Ivoire

Epidemiology of malaria in the Taabo health and demographic surveillance system, south-central Côte d’Ivoire

Prevalence of anaemia in preschool children in Karma Albalad area, Northern State, Sudan

Nutritional status of school-age children and adolescents in low- and middle-income countries across seven global regions: a synthesis of scoping reviews

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