Growth patterns of children under 5 years old in rural area northern of Abha, Aseer Region, Saudi Arabia.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Measuring and monitoring physical growth is a key element in assessing children's health. The physical and mental development of a growing child are indicators of good health and nutrition. This study aimed to explore the patterns of growth parameters among children under 5 years old attending primary health care centres (PHCCs) in rural northern Abha. Feeding habits during the first 2 years of life were also assessed.

Method

This study was conducted on 1-5 April 2022 in all (PHCCs) in Billasamr and Ballahmar, two neighbourhoods of northern Abha. The investigator designed a form for collecting each child's age (months), weight (kilograms), gender, birth order, number of family members, type of feeding (exclusive breastfeeding, exclusive bottle feeding, or mixed

SUBMITTER: Alsaleem SA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10889841 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature