Relationship between maternal characteristics and stunting in children aged 0 to 23 months in the Philippines

Hinojosa, Alea Paula V. and Tandang, Nancy A. and Domingo, Divine Grace C. (2021) Relationship between maternal characteristics and stunting in children aged 0 to 23 months in the Philippines. Malaysian Journal of Nutrition (Malaysia), 27 (3). pp. 411-420. ISSN 1394 – 035X

Introduction: Stunting is the most prevalent form of child malnutrition worldwide and is the best overall indicator of growth. This study aimed to determine the relationship between maternal characteristics and nutritional status of children aged 0-23 months based on their length/height-for-age. Method: The study used data from the 2015 Updating Survey conducted by the Philippines’ Food and Nutrition Research Institute – Department of Science and Technology. It employed a stratified multi-stage sampling technique covering all regions in the Philippines. Mothers (n=5,254) of sampled children 0-23 months were the respondents of the Maternal Health and Nutrition survey. The length-for-age z-scores (LAZ) of children and maternal characteristics were analysed. Rao-Scott Chi-square test was used for association analysis. Logistic regression was performed for model fitting. Results: A quarter (25.2%) of children aged 0-23 months in the Philippines at the time of the survey were stunted, with the highest prevalence (36.2%) observed among 12-23 months. Children being stunted or normal in height was associated with prenatal services, maternal nutritional status, education, and duration of lactation. Maternal education (OR: 0.39; p=0.012), age-appropriate breastfeeding (OR: 0.63; p=0.042), and prenatal services like tetanus toxoid vaccination (OR: 0.67; p=0.011) and ultrasound (OR: 0.71; p=0.025) lowered the likelihood of a child being stunted. Conclusion: It is recommended to strengthen and intensify service delivery among pregnant and lactating women because of the implication of maternal factors to the length-for-age status of children 0-23 months.

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Abstract

Introduction: Stunting is the most prevalent form of child malnutrition worldwide and is the best overall indicator of growth. This study aimed to determine the relationship between maternal characteristics and nutritional status of children aged 0-23 months based on their length/height-for-age. Method: The study used data from the 2015 Updating Survey conducted by the Philippines’ Food and Nutrition Research Institute – Department of Science and Technology. It employed a stratified multi-stage sampling technique covering all regions in the Philippines. Mothers (n=5,254) of sampled children 0-23 months were the respondents of the Maternal Health and Nutrition survey. The length-for-age z-scores (LAZ) of children and maternal characteristics were analysed. Rao-Scott Chi-square test was used for association analysis. Logistic regression was performed for model fitting. Results: A quarter (25.2%) of children aged 0-23 months in the Philippines at the time of the survey were stunted, with the highest prevalence (36.2%) observed among 12-23 months. Children being stunted or normal in height was associated with prenatal services, maternal nutritional status, education, and duration of lactation. Maternal education (OR: 0.39; p=0.012), age-appropriate breastfeeding (OR: 0.63; p=0.042), and prenatal services like tetanus toxoid vaccination (OR: 0.67; p=0.011) and ultrasound (OR: 0.71; p=0.025) lowered the likelihood of a child being stunted. Conclusion: It is recommended to strengthen and intensify service delivery among pregnant and lactating women because of the implication of maternal factors to the length-for-age status of children 0-23 months.

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Item Type:	Article
AGROVOC Term:	child stunting
AGROVOC Term:	growth disorders
AGROVOC Term:	maternal and child health
AGROVOC Term:	lactation duration
AGROVOC Term:	factors
AGROVOC Term:	research
AGROVOC Term:	statistical methods
AGROVOC Term:	nutrition education
AGROVOC Term:	maternal nutrition
AGROVOC Term:	maternal effects
Geographical Term:	Philippines
Uncontrolled Keywords:	stunting, maternal factors, length-for-age, education, young children
Depositing User:	Ms. Azariah Hashim
Date Deposited:	15 Oct 2024 06:33
Last Modified:	15 Oct 2024 06:34
URI:	http://webagris.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/1725

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