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Kipkoech Koross A, Nguka G, Morema E. Cultural Determinants Associated with Malnutrition in Children Aged 6-59 Months in West Pokot County, Kenya. PCNM 2023; 13 (3) :27-39
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School of Nursing, Midwifery and Paramedical Science, Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology, Kenya , korant88@yahoo.com
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Background: Malnutrition is deficiencies or excess nutrients by an individual. Includes under-nutrition and micronutrient-related malnutrition. It causes about half of all fatalities in children below five years; increases the chance of a child dying from common ailments. Cultural determinants are associated with malnutrition of ages 6-59 months.
Objectives: The study sought to establish the determinants contributing to child malnutrition in West Pokot County of Kenya.
Methods: This was cross sectional study. Multistage cluster sampling was applied. Anthropometric measures of 420 children aged 6-59 months in Pokot North Sub-County were assessed. Data was collected from August-September, 2022 using online questionnaire. Pretesting was done for validity and reliability. SPSS v.2022 used for data analysis. Chi-Square and Odds Ratios and Confidence intervals were used to test variables.
Results: Mean (SD) age of the respondents’ children was 29.9 (16.0). Over 60% of children were below 35 weeks. Children with 0-11 months had lower representation (15.2%). 82.4% had one younger sibling. Monogamy (76.8%) had fewer malnutrition cases (OR: 0.5; P=0.015). Violence was high and had impact on malnutrition (34.5%). Traditional food restrictions caused malnutrition (OR:1.8; 95% CI:1.2-2.8; P=0.006).
Conclusion: There is evidence that some cultural aspects: types of marriage, caretaker violence and food taboos contribute to malnutrition in children aged 6-59 months in West Pokot County. Awareness on harmful cultural practices should be implemented. More studies should be done to establish why cultural practices still exist.
Type of Study: Orginal research |
Subject:
Nursing
Received: 2023/03/16 | Accepted: 2023/06/20 | Published: 2023/06/20
Received: 2023/03/16 | Accepted: 2023/06/20 | Published: 2023/06/20
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