The Importance of Socioeconomic Factors Associated with Maternal Nutrition Knowledge and Undernutrition Among Children Under Five.

ABSTRACT: Background: Socioeconomic factors may influence maternal nutrition knowledge (MNK), which directly affects the nutritional status of children under five. This study aims to explore the importance of socioeconomic factors associated with MNK and nutritional status. Methods: This cross-sectional study focused on mothers of children aged 36-59 months (n = 657). A structured questionnaire was employed to collect data on socioeconomic factors. Anthropometric measurements were taken to assess nutritional status. The Boruta algorithm, implemented using R Studio version R.4.5.1, was used to identify the most important socioeconomic factors associated with MNK and nutrition status. Results: The analysis revealed that socioeconomic status (SES) emerged as an important factor ass

SUBMITTER: Alristina AD 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12610531 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature