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Malnutrition and Associated Factors with Nutritional Status among Orphan Children: An Evidence-Based Study from Nepal
ISSN: 1929 - 4247
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Malnutrition and Associated Factors with Nutritional Status among Orphan Children: An Evidence-Based Study from Nepal
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Publisher: Lifescience Global Inc.
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Abstract
Background: Malnutrition is a common public health problem among children in low and middle-income developing countries. Orphan's children are vulnerable and neglected groups in society and are more prone to malnutrition. The study aims to identify the prevalence of underweight, stunting, thinness, and factors associated with nutritional status among orphan children. Methods: Quantitative method & analytical cross-sectional research design were used to assess the nutritional status and its associated factors among orphan children in Pokhara Valley, Nepal. The sample size of 160 children was obtained by a simple random technique. The semi-structured questionnaire, digital bathroom scale, stadiometer was used as the data collection technique. Data management and analysis were done from Epi-info, SPSS 25 version, and WHO Anthro plus. Findings: The majority of children were malnourished (80.6%) with the prevalence of stunting (55.1%), thi...
