Baseline assessment for addressing acute malnutrition by public-health staff in Cambodia.
J Health Popul Nutr
;
2004 Jun; 22(2): 212-9
Artigo
em Inglês
| IMSEAR
| ID: sea-736
ABSTRACT
The objective of this study was to formulate appropriate responses by the public-health sector to reduce acute malnutrition among children in Cambodia. A cross-sectional survey to identify wasting together with a simple wealth-ranking exercise was conducted. Thereafter, separate focus-group discussions were also conducted with mothers of malnourished and non-malnourished children, who belonged to the poorest strata, to identify coping mechanisms and to assess feeding and hygiene practices. There was no statistical correlation between wasting and socioseconomic status (df=3, p=0.06). Reported feeding practices were poor, including not giving of colostrum, too early introduction of weaning, low feeding frequency, and late introduction of nutritious foods. Healthcare-seeking behaviour appeared inadequate, and hand-washing with soap was not practised. Acute malnutrition was mainly related to these factors rather than to food insecurity. An education campaign in tandem with peer-counselling would be the most appropriate option.
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Assunto principal:
Pobreza
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Classe Social
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Feminino
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Humanos
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Masculino
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Camboja
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Transtornos da Nutrição Infantil
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Avaliação Nutricional
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Fenômenos Fisiológicos da Nutrição Infantil
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Pré-Escolar
Tipo de estudo:
Estudo observacional
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Estudo de prevalência
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Estudo prognóstico
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Pesquisa qualitativa
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Fatores de risco
País/Região como assunto:
Ásia
Idioma:
Inglês
Revista:
J Health Popul Nutr
Assunto da revista:
Gastroenterology
/
Nutritional Sciences
/
Public Health
Ano de publicação:
2004
Tipo de documento:
Artigo
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