Title:
Determinants of Undernutrition Among Children Under 2 Years of Age in Bangladesh: Insights from Nationally Representative Data
Authors:
Jerin, Iftia
Year:
2013
PAGE:
ix, 63
Language:
En
Subject:
Health and Nutrition
Keywords:
Undernutrition, Malnutrition, Determinants, Children Under 2, Children Under Two, Interventions, Bangladesh
Abstract:
Introduction: Undernutrition among children under 2 years of age is a major public health problem in Bangladesh. The aim of this study was to understand the determinants which are contributing to the development of undernutrition among children under 2 years in context of Bangladesh. Methods: Utilizing data from 2936 children aged 0-23 months included in the 2011 Bangladesh Demographic and Health Survey (BDHS), this study assessed the association between undernutrition and different determinants. Three anthropometric indices (stunting, underweight and wasting) were used to assess child’s nutritional status. Both univariate and multivariate logistic regression analyses were done to find out the factors associated with child’s nutritional status. A literature review was also done to guide the analysis. Results: Study findings revealed that the prevalence of stunting, underweight and wasting was 34.5%, 27.9% and 15.4% respectively among children under 2 years of age. The multivariate results showed that children with low BMI mothers had 1.4 (95% CI [1.15-1.73], p=0.001) and 1.4 (95% CI [1.11-1.81], p=0.004) times more likely to be underweight and wasted than children with normal BMI mothers. Minimum dietary diversity, minimum meal frequency, minimum acceptable diet, prelacteal feeding, fever, diarrhoea, ARI, household food security, mother’s antenatal care, region, age of the child, access to media, father’s education, mother’s education and wealth quintile were also important determinants associated with child’s undernutrition. Conclusion and Recommendation: This study concludes that undernutrition among children under 2 years of age is influenced by multiple factors and a multi-sectoral approach is required to improve the nutritional status of children in Bangladesh. Not only nutrition specific intervention but also nutrition sensitive approaches i.e. women empowerment, agriculture, education, social protection and safety net are required to reduce the burden of child undernutrition.
Organization:
KIT - Royal Tropical Institute
,
VU - Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam
Institute:
KIT (Royal Tropical Institute)
Department:
Development, Policy and Practice
Country:
Bangladesh
Region:
South Asia
Training:
Master of Public Health / International Course in Health Development (MPH/ICHD)
Category:
Research
Right:
© 2013 Jerin
Document type:
Thesis/dissertation
File:
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