A cross-sectional study evaluating the prevalence and predictors of malnutrition among children and adolescents visiting an urban academic hospital in Nepal.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To examine the prevalence of malnutrition among children and adolescents visiting Kanti Children’s Hospital (KCH) and identify predictors associated with malnutrition. Results will guide the development of a newly established nutrition programme at KCH.

Design

This cross-sectional pilot study recruited children and adolescents over a 1-month period. Nutritional anthropometrics (height, weight and mid-upper arm circumference (MUAC)) and socio-demographic questionnaires were administered. Clinical data were abstracted from the medical chart.

Setting

KCH in Kathmandu, Nepal.

Participants

370 children and adolescents.

Results

Most participants were male (65·1 %); mean age was 3·9 years (±3·4 years). The prevalence of stunting was 25·9 %, wasting wa

SUBMITTER: Chapagain R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10755450 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature