The association between paternal labour migration and the growth of the left-behind children-evidence from a birth cohort in Dhanusha district, Nepal.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

We aimed to determine the association between paternal labour migration and the growth of the left-behind children in Dhanusha district, Nepal, where child stunting and international labour migration are highly prevalent.

Methods

We used growth data at birth, 6 months, 1 year and 2 years from a birth cohort study conducted 2012-2014, and growth data at age 6 years collected in 2018. We collected household migration history data to determine the children's exposure to paternal migration. The primary outcome was child length/height-for-age z-score (HAZ). Children's body circumferences, skinfold thicknesses, body composition, tibia length and grip strength were secondary outcomes measured at 6 years. We tested (i) the overall association between paternal int

SUBMITTER: Busert-Sebela L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12815186 | biostudies-literature | 2026 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature