Nutrition Status and Associated Risk Factors Among Children in Orphanages in Sanaa, Yemen
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Stunting, Underweight, Orphaned Children, Nutritional Status, YemenAbstract
The aim of the study was to determine the nutritional status (stunting or underweight status) and associated risk factors among orphaned House children in Sanaa, Yemen. A cross-sectional study was conducted among 200 children were selected. The data was using a self-administered questionnaire, developed based on a literature review and study objectives. The questionnaire include data on stunting and underweight, demographic, dietary, and hygiene factors. The results revealed that the prevalence of stunting is 37.5% while 47 % were underweight. A significant association was found (p<0.05) associated between Personal hygiene and underweight status, while energy intake did not significantly (p>0.05) affect underweight status. Additionally, factors such as the reason for a child's stay in the orphanage house, father and mother loss, and age were not significantly (p>0.05) related to malnutrition (stunting or underweight status). The orphanage house did not show a significant (p>0.05) association with malnutrition (stunting or underweight status). It recommends that government authorities and non- government organizations should pay attention to orphanages regarding provide food needs and personal hygiene materials.
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