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ABSTRACT: Objectives
The aim of this study is to look at spatial and temporal trends in undernutrition in children under 5 years age in Burkina Faso.Setting
We used data from annual National Nutrition Surveys using Standardised Monitoring and Assessment of Relief and Transitions methodology (anthropometry, morbidity) over 7 years (2012-2018) in Burkina Faso.Participants
Children of under 5 years from households selected through systemic sampling at countrywide level.Main outcome measures
Prevalence of stunting (height-for-age z-score, <-2), underweight (weight-for-age z-score, <-2) and wasting (weight-for-height z-score, <-2) at regional and national. We used general linear mixed models, adjusted by age, survey year, sex, presence of fever and/or diarrhoea, and poverty index to quantify the risk of undernutrition over time and by region of residence.Results
Between 2012 and 2018, decreases were observed overall in the prevalence of growth retardation (stunting) decreased from 33.0% (95% CI 32.3 to 33.8) in 2012 to 26.7% (95% CI 26.2 to 27.3) in 2018. Underweight reduced from 24.4% (95% CI 23.7 to 25.1) to 18.7% (95% CI 18.2 to 19.2) for the same period and wasting decreased from 10.8% (95% CI 10.3 to 11.3) in 2012 to 8.4% (95% CI 8.1 to 8.8) in 2018. However, there was substantial variation across the country, with increased risk of undernutrition in the regions of Sahel, East and Cascades primarily. High-risk regions were characterised by a lower poverty index and limited access to healthcare services.Conclusions
Our findings could inform national policymakers in refining and optimising resource allocation based on the identification of high-risk areas.
SUBMITTER: Boua PR
PROVIDER: S-EPMC10496659 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Sep
REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature
Boua Palwende Romuald PR Rouamba Toussaint T Bambara Estelle E Kaboré Saidou S Compaore Ella W R EWR Ouedraogo Boureima B Tinto Halidou H Newell Marie-Louise ML Ward Kate K Sorgho Hermann H
BMJ open 20230906 9
The global burden of undernutrition remains high, responsible for significant under-five mortality in resource-limited settings. Numerous sustainable development goals (SDGs) are linked to nutrition, and nationally representative nutrition surveillance is a key activity to track progress towards SDGs and guide efficient programmes.<h4>Objectives</h4>The aim of this study is to look at spatial and temporal trends in undernutrition in children under 5 years age in Burkina Faso.<h4>Setting</h4>We u ...[more]