Abstract
Objective: To assess the relationship of maternal body mass index (BMI) measurements and socioeconomic status with wasting and stunting among children under five years of age dwelling in rural areas of district Multan.
Study Design: A cross-sectional survey was evaluated on 332 children of age under five years and 187 mothers.
Place and Duration of Study: The study was conducted in Southern Punjab during the month of January-June 2019.
Material and Methods: Participants were measured for their sociodemographic and anthropometric features to calculate BMI for mothers and height for age (stunting) and weight for height (wasting) for children under five.
Results: Mothers aged (28.2 ± 5.2 years) and had a lower socioeconomic status (90.4%). The study showed an overall prevalence of stunting (22%) and wasting (28.3%) significantly higher among girls. The relationship of stunting and wasting along with the mother's BMI and socioeconomic status was non-significant p >0.05.
Conclusion: The study revealed that maternal health and BMI had positive outcomes for child health. Socioeconomic status proved to be a non-significant factor for stunting and wasting when a mother breastfeeds their child properly.
Study Design: A cross-sectional survey was evaluated on 332 children of age under five years and 187 mothers.
Place and Duration of Study: The study was conducted in Southern Punjab during the month of January-June 2019.
Material and Methods: Participants were measured for their sociodemographic and anthropometric features to calculate BMI for mothers and height for age (stunting) and weight for height (wasting) for children under five.
Results: Mothers aged (28.2 ± 5.2 years) and had a lower socioeconomic status (90.4%). The study showed an overall prevalence of stunting (22%) and wasting (28.3%) significantly higher among girls. The relationship of stunting and wasting along with the mother's BMI and socioeconomic status was non-significant p >0.05.
Conclusion: The study revealed that maternal health and BMI had positive outcomes for child health. Socioeconomic status proved to be a non-significant factor for stunting and wasting when a mother breastfeeds their child properly.
| Original language | English |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 411-418 |
| Number of pages | 8 |
| Journal | Pakistan Paediatric Journal |
| Volume | 45 |
| Issue number | 4 |
| Publication status | Published (in print/issue) - 1 Dec 2021 |
Keywords
- Wasting
- Stunting
- Maternal BMI
- Height-for-age
- Weight-for-height
