Feeding Practices and Nutritional Status of Children Aged 6-59 Months in Kolda; Southern Senegal

Ba Abou; Thiongane Aliou; Niang Babacar; Keïta Younoussa; Ly Fatou; Deme Ly Indou; Ndongo Aliou Abdoulaye; Boiro Djibril; N’diaye Ousmane

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Feeding Practices and Nutritional Status of Children Aged 6-59 Months in Kolda; Southern Senegal

Ba Abou^*, Thiongane Aliou, Niang Babacar, Keïta Younoussa, Ly Fatou, Deme Ly Indou, Ndongo Aliou Abdoulaye, Boiro Djibril, N’diaye Ousmane

Published in American Journal of Pediatrics (Volume 9, Issue 2)

Received: 16 May 2023 Accepted: 2 June 2023 Published: 15 June 2023

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Introduction: Infant and young child feeding is a critical area for improving child survival and promoting healthy growth and development. The objective of this study was to evaluate the feeding practices and nutritional status of children seen in the pediatric department of the regional hospital of Kolda. Method: This was a descriptive and analytical cross-sectional study conducted from July 12 to August 11, 2022. Children aged 6 to 59 months were included. Feeding practices were assessed according to the infant and young child feeding indicators (ANJE). Children's nutritional status was determined using WHO growth standards. Results: A total of 203 children were included. Breastfeeding was practiced by 97.46% of mothers. Breastfeeding was exclusive for up to 6 months in 19.7% of children. The minimum acceptable dietary intake was met in 47.76% of children. Acute malnutrition, stunting and underweight were found in 26.4%, 18.81% and 23.77% respectively. After univariate and multivariate analysis, the most predictive factors of malnutrition were the lack of education of the father (AOR =2.37; CI [1.14-4.92]; p= 0. 021) and of the mother (AOR =2.45; CI [1.04-5.78]; p=0.04), low birth weight (AOR =3.29; CI [1.3-8.33]; p=0.012), age range 25 - 36 months (AOR =3.56; CI [1-12.66]; p=0.005) and lack of minimum acceptable dietary intake (AOR =2.25; CI [1.1-4.61]; p=0.026). Conclusion: Children's feeding practices are suboptimal. Malnutrition remains frequent among children seen at the Regional Hospital, Kolda.

Published in	American Journal of Pediatrics (Volume 9, Issue 2)
DOI	10.11648/j.ajp.20230902.17
Page(s)	92-97
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Children, Breastfeeding, Minimum Acceptable Food Intake, Malnutrition

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Abou, B., Aliou, T., Babacar, N., Younoussa, K., Fatou, L., et al. (2023). Feeding Practices and Nutritional Status of Children Aged 6-59 Months in Kolda; Southern Senegal. American Journal of Pediatrics, 9(2), 92-97. https://doi.org/10.11648/j.ajp.20230902.17

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Abou, B.; Aliou, T.; Babacar, N.; Younoussa, K.; Fatou, L., et al. Feeding Practices and Nutritional Status of Children Aged 6-59 Months in Kolda; Southern Senegal. Am. J. Pediatr. 2023, 9(2), 92-97. doi: 10.11648/j.ajp.20230902.17

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Abou B, Aliou T, Babacar N, Younoussa K, Fatou L, et al. Feeding Practices and Nutritional Status of Children Aged 6-59 Months in Kolda; Southern Senegal. Am J Pediatr. 2023;9(2):92-97. doi: 10.11648/j.ajp.20230902.17

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Ba Abou

Dalal Jamm National Hospital Center, Cheikh Anta DIOP University, Dakar, Senegal; Institute of Social Pediatrics, Cheikh Anta DIOP University, Dakar, Senegal

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Thiongane Aliou

Albert Royer Children’s National Hospital Center, Cheikh Anta DIOP University, Dakar, Senegal
Niang Babacar

Albert Royer Children’s National Hospital Center, Cheikh Anta DIOP University, Dakar, Senegal
Keïta Younoussa

Abass Ndao Hospital Center, Cheikh Anta DIOP University, Dakar, Senegal
Ly Fatou

Pikine National Hospital Center, Cheikh Anta DIOP University, Dakar, Senegal
Deme Ly Indou

Albert Royer Children’s National Hospital Center, Cheikh Anta DIOP University, Dakar, Senegal
Ndongo Aliou Abdoulaye

Abass Ndao Hospital Center, Cheikh Anta DIOP University, Dakar, Senegal
Boiro Djibril

Abass Ndao Hospital Center, Cheikh Anta DIOP University, Dakar, Senegal
N’diaye Ousmane

Albert Royer Children’s National Hospital Center, Cheikh Anta DIOP University, Dakar, Senegal

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  title = {Feeding Practices and Nutritional Status of Children Aged 6-59 Months in Kolda; Southern Senegal},
  journal = {American Journal of Pediatrics},
  volume = {9},
  number = {2},
  pages = {92-97},
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  url = {https://doi.org/10.11648/j.ajp.20230902.17},
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  abstract = {Introduction: Infant and young child feeding is a critical area for improving child survival and promoting healthy growth and development. The objective of this study was to evaluate the feeding practices and nutritional status of children seen in the pediatric department of the regional hospital of Kolda. Method: This was a descriptive and analytical cross-sectional study conducted from July 12 to August 11, 2022. Children aged 6 to 59 months were included. Feeding practices were assessed according to the infant and young child feeding indicators (ANJE). Children's nutritional status was determined using WHO growth standards. Results: A total of 203 children were included. Breastfeeding was practiced by 97.46% of mothers. Breastfeeding was exclusive for up to 6 months in 19.7% of children. The minimum acceptable dietary intake was met in 47.76% of children. Acute malnutrition, stunting and underweight were found in 26.4%, 18.81% and 23.77% respectively. After univariate and multivariate analysis, the most predictive factors of malnutrition were the lack of education of the father (AOR =2.37; CI [1.14-4.92]; p= 0. 021) and of the mother (AOR =2.45; CI [1.04-5.78]; p=0.04), low birth weight (AOR =3.29; CI [1.3-8.33]; p=0.012), age range 25 - 36 months (AOR =3.56; CI [1-12.66]; p=0.005) and lack of minimum acceptable dietary intake (AOR =2.25; CI [1.1-4.61]; p=0.026). Conclusion: Children's feeding practices are suboptimal. Malnutrition remains frequent among children seen at the Regional Hospital, Kolda.},
 year = {2023}
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TY  - JOUR
T1  - Feeding Practices and Nutritional Status of Children Aged 6-59 Months in Kolda; Southern Senegal
AU  - Ba Abou
AU  - Thiongane Aliou
AU  - Niang Babacar
AU  - Keïta Younoussa
AU  - Ly Fatou
AU  - Deme Ly Indou
AU  - Ndongo Aliou Abdoulaye
AU  - Boiro Djibril
AU  - N’diaye Ousmane
Y1  - 2023/06/15
PY  - 2023
N1  - https://doi.org/10.11648/j.ajp.20230902.17
DO  - 10.11648/j.ajp.20230902.17
T2  - American Journal of Pediatrics
JF  - American Journal of Pediatrics
JO  - American Journal of Pediatrics
SP  - 92
EP  - 97
PB  - Science Publishing Group
SN  - 2472-0909
UR  - https://doi.org/10.11648/j.ajp.20230902.17
AB  - Introduction: Infant and young child feeding is a critical area for improving child survival and promoting healthy growth and development. The objective of this study was to evaluate the feeding practices and nutritional status of children seen in the pediatric department of the regional hospital of Kolda. Method: This was a descriptive and analytical cross-sectional study conducted from July 12 to August 11, 2022. Children aged 6 to 59 months were included. Feeding practices were assessed according to the infant and young child feeding indicators (ANJE). Children's nutritional status was determined using WHO growth standards. Results: A total of 203 children were included. Breastfeeding was practiced by 97.46% of mothers. Breastfeeding was exclusive for up to 6 months in 19.7% of children. The minimum acceptable dietary intake was met in 47.76% of children. Acute malnutrition, stunting and underweight were found in 26.4%, 18.81% and 23.77% respectively. After univariate and multivariate analysis, the most predictive factors of malnutrition were the lack of education of the father (AOR =2.37; CI [1.14-4.92]; p= 0. 021) and of the mother (AOR =2.45; CI [1.04-5.78]; p=0.04), low birth weight (AOR =3.29; CI [1.3-8.33]; p=0.012), age range 25 - 36 months (AOR =3.56; CI [1-12.66]; p=0.005) and lack of minimum acceptable dietary intake (AOR =2.25; CI [1.1-4.61]; p=0.026). Conclusion: Children's feeding practices are suboptimal. Malnutrition remains frequent among children seen at the Regional Hospital, Kolda.
VL  - 9
IS  - 2
ER  -

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