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Pattanaik, Sumitra
- A Study on Nutritional and Immunization Status of under Five Children in an Urban Slum of Bhubaneswar, Odisha
Authors
1 Department of Community Medicine, IMS & SUM Hospital, Bhubaneswar, IN
2 IMS & SUM Hospital, Bhubaneswar, IN
3 Dept. of Pediatrics, KIMS, Bhubaneswar, IN
4 Department of Community Medicine, IMS & SUM Hospital, Bhubaneswar
Source
Indian Journal of Public Health Research & Development, Vol 4, No 3 (2013), Pagination: 176-179Abstract
Background: According to National Family Health Survey - 3 (NFHS-3, 2005-2006), in India, percentage of children (under 3 years) who are stunted are 38 percent, wasted are 19 percent, and underweight are 46 percent.
Objectives: To assess the nutritional and immunization status among under 5 children and to identify the associated factors.
Methodology: In a community based cross sectional survey conducted during May - June 2011 in an urban slum area of Bhubaneswar, a total of 124 children were included. Data on age, sex, family size, socio economic status, per capita monthly income, no. of siblings, H/O passing worms etc. were collected. Their height and weight were recorded along with assessment of immunization status.
Results: It was found that 28.2% of under 5 children were low weight for age. Stunting and wasting was found in 23.4% and 21.8% of children respectively. Under nutrition was more among girls (35.18%) and children of 3-5 years age (29.41%). Under nutrition was found significantly higher among children of illiterate mother (P=0.026), working mother (P=0.011), low social class (P=0.015), children with more no. of siblings (P=0.046) and higher birth order (P=0.023). The other co-morbidities observed were worm infestation (8.06%), anaemia (8.06%), diarrhoea (5.64%) and vitamin A deficiency (1.61%). 43.33% of under 5 children were completely immunized at one year of age and 41.11% were partially immunized.
Conclusion: Health and nutritional education and behaviour change communication activities can be undertaken in the slum for early recognition of under-nutrition.
Keywords
Low Weight for Age, Under Nutrition, Stunting, Wasting
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- Prevalence of Tobacco use among Adolescents in an Urban Slum Area of Bhubaneswar, Odisha
Authors
1 Department of Community Medicine, IMS & SUM Hospital, Bhubaneswar Dist.: Khurda State: ODISHA, Pin: 751003, IN
2 Department of Community Medicine, IMS & SUM Hospital, Bhubaneswar, Dist.: Khordha, Odisha, IN
Source
Indian Journal of Public Health Research & Development, Vol 4, No 4 (2013), Pagination: 65-69Abstract
Background: Use of tobacco is the second major cause of death in the world. Each year, tobacco products kill some 5 million people worldwide and this number is increasing. In India, approximately 5500 children and adolescents start using tobacco products daily, some as young as 10 years old.
Objectives: To estimate the prevalence of tobacco use in urban field practice area of IMS and SUM Hospital and to identify the factors contributing towards it.
Materials and Method: It was a community based cross sectional study conducted during June - August 2010 in the field practice area of IMS & SUM Hospital, Bhubaneswar. The sample size calculated was 300. Starting at random every 2nd household was visited and all the members 10 - 19 were included in the study. They were interviewed by predesigned and pretested questionnaire. Data on age, sex, tobacco use by them, tobacco use by other family members, knowledge regarding harmful effects etc. were collected. Statistical analysis comprised calculating proportions of tobacco users and cross-tabulation with the chi-square test.
Results: The overall prevalence of tobacco use was 28.7%. Curiosity and peer pressure were the main reasons behind using tobacco. Tobacco use by parents or siblings had a significant influence on adolescents using tobacco. 65.1% of adolescent tobacco users were burrowing or stealing money for their tobacco use. 25.3% of adolescents had no knowledge regarding harmful effects of tobacco.
Conclusion: Tobacco use by family members influences adolescents, as they develop inclination towards tobacco use.
Keywords
Adolescents, Tobacco Use, Tobacco use by Family MembersReferences
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