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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