Prevalence of malnutrition and associated factors among children aged 6-24 months under poverty alleviation policy in Shanxi province, China: A cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Child malnutrition continues to be a major public health issue, accounting for 54% of all child mortality globally. This study aimed to determine the prevalence of childhood malnutrition and its associated risk factors as well as to explore the best developmental strategy among infants and young children (IYC).

Methodology

This cross-sectional study was conducted six months after the distribution of nutritious YingYangBao (YYB). It involved children aged 6-24 months in Shaanxi Province, China. Data were collected via interviews with parents of IYC, followed by measurements of the children's height and weight. Data were analyzed using EpiInfo software and SPSSv.26, which encompassed descriptive statistics, Pearson Chi-square, and multivariate logistic regression

SUBMITTER: Zhang M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9486411 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature