Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
James Ntambara, Wendi Zhang, Anni Qiu, Zhounan Cheng, Minjie Chu
Summary: This quantitative meta-analysis evaluates the impact of different birth intervals on child nutrition outcomes. The findings suggest that longer birth intervals (>= 24 months) are associated with a decreased risk of childhood undernutrition, with the optimum birth interval of 36-48 months being the most protective. This information is valuable for government policymakers and development partners in maternal and child health programs, especially in family planning and childhood nutritional programs.
FRONTIERS IN NUTRITION
(2023)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Hadji Ahamada, Bruno F. Sunguya
Summary: More than one in five children under five in the Bambao region of Comoros are stunted, and over 13% are underweight or wasted. These issues are associated with food insecurity, low birthweight, and socio-demographic disadvantages.
FRONTIERS IN NUTRITION
(2022)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Richard Gyan Aboagye, Abdul-Aziz Seidu, Bright Opoku Ahinkorah, Francis Arthur-Holmes, Abdul Cadri, Louis Kobina Dadzie, John Elvis Hagan, Oghenowede Eyawo, Sanni Yaya
Summary: In sub-Saharan Africa, dietary diversity is closely related to the health status of children, with adequate minimum dietary diversity significantly reducing the risk of stunting, wasting, and underweight among children aged 6-23 months.
Review
Nutrition & Dietetics
Om Raj Katoch
Summary: This review examined previous studies to determine the factors associated with child malnutrition, including maternal education, household income, and maternal nutritional status. Other factors such as breastfeeding and caring practices, cooking area and fuel used were also found to contribute towards child malnutrition.
Article
Pediatrics
Nigatu Regassa Geda, Cindy Xin Feng, Carol J. Henry, Rein Lepnurm, Bonnie Janzen, Susan J. Whiting
Summary: In Ethiopia, child undernutrition and anemia are significant public health concerns with high prevalence rates. This study found that the risks of multiple nutritional deficiencies and concurrent stunting and anemia in children are influenced by a range of individual, household, and behavioral factors. It underscores the importance of improving parental education, household wealth, hygiene and sanitation conditions, promoting feeding practices, and child health service utilization for effective interventions.
Review
Pediatrics
Chunhua Song, Hongzhi Sun, Ben Wang, Chunli Song, Hongying Lu
Summary: This study found a direct association between low levels of vitamin D and an increased risk of wasting, but no significant relationship with stunting or underweight risks. Further prospective and trial studies are needed to deepen our understanding of these associations.
FRONTIERS IN PEDIATRICS
(2021)
Review
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Chuan Way Lye, Sheamini Sivasampu, Trias Mahmudiono, Hazreen Abdul Majid
Summary: This systematic review explores the association between household food insecurity (HFIS) and undernutrition in children under 5 years old, highlighting the need for policymakers to consider key factors in tackling childhood undernutrition and HFIS. The review found a significant association between HFIS and undernutrition, particularly stunting and underweight, across all national income levels. Therefore, sustainable and inclusive economic growth should be a key policy goal in addressing food insecurity and childhood undernutrition, and multisectoral interventions are needed.
JOURNAL OF PUBLIC HEALTH
(2023)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Godana Arero
Summary: The prevalence of undernutrition among pregnant women in East Borena Zone, Liban District was high, with factors such as family monthly income, women's decision-making autonomy, skipping meals, substance use, household food insecurity, lack of prenatal dietary advice, absence of household latrine, not participating in health development army's meeting at village level, and poor hand washing habit showing significant associations with undernutrition.
FRONTIERS IN NUTRITION
(2022)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Caroline Noel Agabiirwe, Peter Dambach, Thabile Constance Methula, Revati K. Phalkey
Summary: This review study aimed to provide systematic evidence of the impact of floods on undernutrition in children under five years of age in Low and Middle-income countries (LMICs). The review found that stunting was the most frequently reported significant form of undernutrition in flood-affected areas. Severe and recurrent floods had the greatest impact on undernutrition, while the effects of floods in the short-term and intermediate periods were inconclusive. There was little evidence of the effect of floods on micronutrient deficiencies. Factors associated with child undernutrition in the flood-affected areas included age, gender, diarrhoea, maternal and paternal education, maternal age, household size, land ownership and socioeconomic status. Overall, the quality of the evidence was fairly weak.
ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH
(2022)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Kazi Istiaque Sanin, Mansura Khanam, Razia Sultana Rita, Md. Ahshanul Haque, Tahmeed Ahmed
Summary: This study aimed to assess the trend of diverse factors related to childhood undernutrition in different regions of Bangladesh, with a focus on the vulnerable region of Sylhet. The results showed a decline in the percentage of stunted and underweight children over the years. However, the Sylhet division still lags behind in critical indicators, such as parental education and women empowerment, calling for targeted interventions.
FRONTIERS IN NUTRITION
(2023)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Rezwanul Haque, Khorshed Alam, Syed Mahbubur Rahman, Maimun Ur Rashid Mustafa, Benojir Ahammed, Kabir Ahmad, Rubayyat Hashmi, Befikadu Legesse Wubishet, Syed Afroz Keramat
Summary: This study examines the association between maternal underweight and children's anthropometric status in South and Southeast Asian countries. The findings indicate that maternal underweight is positively associated with stunting, underweight, and wasting in children. These results provide valuable guidance for policymakers and stakeholders in implementing comprehensive interventions to improve the nutritional status of children and promote healthier weight status among mothers.
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Ryoko Sato
Summary: This study explores the association between vaccination uptake and undernutrition among Nigerian children, finding that vaccination is correlated with a reduced likelihood of stunting, which suggests that vaccination can play a role in improving long-term nutrition outcomes. Targeting disadvantaged children for vaccination might further enhance overall nutrition outcomes among them.
HUMAN VACCINES & IMMUNOTHERAPEUTICS
(2021)
Review
Nursing
Raden Ahmad Dedy Mardani, Wan-Ru Wu, Vo Thi Nhi, Hui-Chuan Huang
Summary: This meta-analysis found that providing breastfeeding or exclusive breastfeeding can benefit children under 5 years of age in developing countries by reducing the risk of overall undernutrition and the stunting type of undernutrition.
JOURNAL OF NURSING SCHOLARSHIP
(2022)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Biniyam Sahiledengle, Lillian Mwanri, Cauane Blumenberg, Kingsley Emwinyore Agho
Summary: Childhood undernutrition and gender inequality in Ethiopia have been examined in this study. The findings reveal that boys are more likely to be malnourished than girls, and the factors associated with undernutrition vary between the two sexes. The study emphasizes the need for enhanced interventions to address the gender gap in childhood undernutrition and highlights the importance of addressing malnutrition as a significant public health issue in Ethiopia.
Review
Nutrition & Dietetics
Abdullah Al Mamun, Trias Mahmudiono, Ririh Yudhastuti, Nining Tyas Triatmaja, Hsiu-Ling Chen
Summary: Food-based interventions are commonly used in low- and middle-income countries to improve linear growth in children. However, not all food interventions have been proven effective. This study aimed to assess the impact and effectiveness of food interventions on linear growth in children under five. A systematic review and meta-analysis of 15 randomized control studies were conducted, indicating that food-based intervention can help improve linear growth among children under five. However, there was no significant difference in underweight and wasting status between the intervention and control groups.
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Alemayehu Argaw, Mekitie Wondafrash, Kimberley P. Bouckaert, Patrick Kolsteren, Carl Lachat, Tefera Belachew, Bruno De Meulenaer, Lieven Huybregts
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF CLINICAL NUTRITION
(2018)
Article
Pediatrics
Berhanu Nigussie Worku, Teklu Gemechu Abessa, Mekitie Wondafrash, Marleen Vanvuchelen, Liesbeth Bruckers, Patrick Kolsteren, Marita Granitzer
Article
Pediatrics
Berhanu Nigussie Worku, Teklu Gemechu Abessa, Mekitie Wondafrash, Johan Lemmens, Jan Valy, Liesbeth Bruckers, Patrick Kolsteren, Marita Granitzer
Article
Psychology, Clinical
Kenfe Tesfay, Mubarek Abera, Mekitie Wondafrash, Markos Tesfaye
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MENTAL HEALTH AND ADDICTION
(2019)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Alemayehu Argaw, Lieven Huybregts, Mekitie Wondafrash, Patrick Kolsteren, Tefera Belachew, Berhanu N. Worku, Teklu G. Abessa, Kimberley P. Bouckaert
JOURNAL OF NUTRITION
(2019)
Article
Pediatrics
Teklu Gemechu Abessa, Berhanu Nigussie Worku, Mekitie Wondafrash, Tsinuel Girma, Johan Valy, Johan Lemmens, Liesbeth Bruckers, Patrick Kolsteren, Marita Granitzer
Article
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Abel Teshome, Mekitie Wondafrash, Biruck Gashawbeza, Balkachew Nigatu, Matiyas Asrat, Sarah D. Compton
Summary: The study found that couple counseling had a positive impact on women's adoption of modern contraception. Among women receiving abortion care, partner approval and a woman's belief in partner support were key factors in promoting contraception adoption.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF GYNECOLOGY & OBSTETRICS
(2021)
Article
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Ferid A. Abubeker, Biruck Gashawbeza, Thomas Mekuria Gebre, Mekitie Wondafrash, Alula M. Teklu, Demis Degu, Delayehu Bekele
BMC PREGNANCY AND CHILDBIRTH
(2020)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Tesfaye Hurissa Tufa, Sarah Prager, Mekitie Wondafrash, Shikur Mohammed, Nicole Byl, Jason Bell
Summary: The study in Ethiopia compared the safety and effectiveness of dilation and evacuation for surgical abortion versus medical abortion between 13-20 weeks' gestational age. It found no significant difference in the composite complication rate between the two methods, indicating that surgical abortion can be a safe and effective alternative to medical abortion. However, medical abortion patients may require additional interventions compared to surgical abortion patients.
Article
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Abraham Fessehaye Sium, Don Eliseo Lucero-Prisno, Mekitie Wondafrash, Lemi Belay Tolu, Matiyas Asrat Shiferaw
Summary: The prevalence of second-trimester safe abortion care among clients was 64%. Women who had no emotional factors, no interpersonal problems, were married, and had middle or high incomes were less likely to make a late request for safe abortion care.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF GYNECOLOGY & OBSTETRICS
(2022)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Seblework Mekonen, Argaw Ambelu, Mekitie Wondafrash, Patrick Kolsteren, Pieter Spanoghe
Summary: This study evaluated the level of organochlorine pesticides in human breast milk collected from three districts in southwestern Ethiopia and the risk of infants' exposure. The results showed that all breast milk samples tested positive for DDT and its metabolites, with levels decreasing over time but still above the maximum residue limit set by FAO/WHO. Infants' intake of DDT in the first month of breastfeeding exceeded the provisional tolerable daily intake, indicating a health concern for infants in Ethiopia.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2021)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Shiecho Kedir, Tefera Belachew, Mekitie Wondafrash, Shemsu Kedir
Summary: This study aimed to investigate the time to early cessation of exclusive breastfeeding and associated factors among 6-12 months old children. The study found that the median duration of exclusive breastfeeding was 6.22 months. The highest proportion of cessation of exclusive breastfeeding occurred during the first four to five months. Place of residence, knowledge on exclusive breastfeeding, type of delivery, pre-lacteal feeding, and household food insecurity were significant independent factors associated with time to early cessation of exclusive breastfeeding.
CLINICAL NUTRITION ESPEN
(2022)
Review
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Mehari Bayable, Wondimu Gudu, Mekitie Wondafrash, Abraham Fessehaye Sium
Summary: The study found a high incidence of emergency peripartum hysterectomy (EPH) at the institution. Common indications for EPH included uterine rupture, intractable uterine atony, and placenta accreta spectrum. The most common complications were anemia, puerperal fever, acute kidney injury, and relaparotomy.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF GYNECOLOGY & OBSTETRICS
(2023)
Meeting Abstract
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Delayehu Bekele, Ewenat Gebrehanna, Ferid Abas, Mekitie Wondafrash
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF TROPICAL MEDICINE AND HYGIENE
(2021)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Alemayehu Argaw, Kimberley P. Bouckaert, Mekitie Wondafrash, Patrick Kolsteren, Carl Lachat, Bruno De Meulenaer, Giles Hanley-Cook, Lieven Huybregts
Summary: This study evaluated the efficacy of fish-oil supplementation for lactating mothers in improving the n-3 LCPs content of human milk in a rural setting in Ethiopia. The results showed that the supplementation significantly increased the concentrations of DHA and EPA in human milk. However, the DHA concentrations in human milk remained lower than international norms after the supplementation.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF CLINICAL NUTRITION
(2021)