Comparative analysis of developmental profile between normal and severe acute malnourished under-five children in Pakistan: a multicentre cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

This study aims to compare the developmental profile of severe acute malnourished (SAM) and normal under-five children and to find sociodemographic determinants accountable for their developmental disabilities.

Setting

We conducted a multi-centre cross-sectional study in three basic health units and one rural health centre in Pakistan.

Participants

200 children (SAM and healthy) aged 6-59 months.

Primary and secondary measures

We screened for nutritional status and clinical complications. Children underwent for developmental assessment by Denver Development Screening Tool II. A pretested structured questionnaire on sociodemographic characteristics and nutrition was used for collecting data about determinants of developmental delay.

Results

We

SUBMITTER: Saleem J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8365806 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature