Risk factors of stunting during the complementary feeding period 6-23 months in the Philippines

Guirindola Mildred O., . and Goyena Eva A., . and Maniego Ma. Lynell V., . Risk factors of stunting during the complementary feeding period 6-23 months in the Philippines. pp. 123-140. ISSN 1394–035X

Introduction: Stunting persists as a public health problem in the Philippines affecting 30 of under-five children. This study aimed to identify the drivers of stunting in young Filipino children aged 6-23 months. Methods: Data were extracted from the cross-sectional Updating Survey conducted in 2015 by the Food and Nutrition Research Institute of the Department of Science and Technology (FNRI-DOST). Potential predictors of stunting which were categorised into childrelated characteristics feeding practices maternal socio-demographic status and health practices and household economic and food security status were examined using descriptive and regression analyses. Results: Of the 2 275 children aged 6-23 months 18.7 were stunted and 8.3 were severely stunted. The risk of stunting increased significantly among older children aged 12-23 months (relative risk ratio RRR 3.04) males within 6-23 months of age (RRR 1.99) and low-birth-weight infants (RRR 2.19). Children born from teenage mothers (RRR 1.90) mothers with short stature (RRR 2.33) and mothers with low education (RRR 1.59) posed higher risks of becoming stunted relative to their counterparts. Mothers with 4 children (RRR 2.44) coming from the poorest households (RRR 4.27) having untimely introduction of complementary foods (RRR 4.44) and not meeting the minimum meal frequency (RRR 2.30) increased the risks of severe stunting. Conclusion: The study illustrated the multi-factorial nature of stunting among Filipino children aged 6-23 months old. Therefore a multi-sectoral approach is needed to address the underlying factors of stunting among young Filipino children to help achieve the countrys nutrition targets by 2025.

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Abstract

Introduction: Stunting persists as a public health problem in the Philippines affecting 30 of under-five children. This study aimed to identify the drivers of stunting in young Filipino children aged 6-23 months. Methods: Data were extracted from the cross-sectional Updating Survey conducted in 2015 by the Food and Nutrition Research Institute of the Department of Science and Technology (FNRI-DOST). Potential predictors of stunting which were categorised into childrelated characteristics feeding practices maternal socio-demographic status and health practices and household economic and food security status were examined using descriptive and regression analyses. Results: Of the 2 275 children aged 6-23 months 18.7 were stunted and 8.3 were severely stunted. The risk of stunting increased significantly among older children aged 12-23 months (relative risk ratio RRR 3.04) males within 6-23 months of age (RRR 1.99) and low-birth-weight infants (RRR 2.19). Children born from teenage mothers (RRR 1.90) mothers with short stature (RRR 2.33) and mothers with low education (RRR 1.59) posed higher risks of becoming stunted relative to their counterparts. Mothers with 4 children (RRR 2.44) coming from the poorest households (RRR 4.27) having untimely introduction of complementary foods (RRR 4.44) and not meeting the minimum meal frequency (RRR 2.30) increased the risks of severe stunting. Conclusion: The study illustrated the multi-factorial nature of stunting among Filipino children aged 6-23 months old. Therefore a multi-sectoral approach is needed to address the underlying factors of stunting among young Filipino children to help achieve the countrys nutrition targets by 2025.

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Item Type:	Article
AGROVOC Term:	Breast feeding
AGROVOC Term:	Child feeding
AGROVOC Term:	Growth disorders
AGROVOC Term:	Household consumption
AGROVOC Term:	Data analysis
AGROVOC Term:	Statistical analysis
AGROVOC Term:	Data collection
AGROVOC Term:	Nutritional status
AGROVOC Term:	Health care
AGROVOC Term:	Public health
Depositing User:	Mr. AFANDI ABDUL MALEK
Last Modified:	24 Apr 2025 00:55
URI:	http://webagris.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/9860

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