A study to assess the prevalence and causes of protein energy malnutrition among children aged 1 to 5 years in selected urban slums at Mandsaur City, Madhya Pradesh with view to develop health information module
1 Medical Science University Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh (MP), India.
2 Regional Institute of Nursing Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh (MP), India.
Research Article
World Journal of Advanced Research and Reviews, 2022, 15(01), 010–017
Article DOI: 10.30574/wjarr.2022.15.1.0613
Publication history:
Received on 21 May 2022; revised on 23 June 2022; accepted on 25 June 2022
Abstract:
An exploratory descriptive approach was adopted in the study. The sample consisted of the children aged 1 to 5 year. The study conducted at selected urban slum of Mandsaur city from 25 Nov 2021 to 31 Jan 2022. 450 children (1-5 years) included in study using convenient sampling technique and children screened for PEM by anthropometric measurement (weight, Height, Head circumference, Chest circumference, Mid arm circumference) using instrument like electronic weighing machine and inch tape then observed for clinical symptoms of PEM through using checklist and determine PEM grade of children according IAP classification of PEM, also Information were collected regarding socio demographic data and identify the cause associated with PEM in children using structured questionnaire through interview of mother and care taker.
Keywords:
Protein Energy Malnutrition; Urban slums; Health Information Module; Mandsaur
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