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Feeding Practices, Nutritional and Hemoglobin Status of Children Aged 6 to 59 Months in the Republic of Guinea: A Case Study of the Prefecture of Fria

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: Malnutrition is a major public health concern in developing countries, contributing to 45% of deaths among children under five years old.In the Republic of Guinea, the prevalence of acute malnutrition is estimated at 6.7%, largely influenced by inadequate breastfeeding and complementary feeding practices.A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted in the Prefecture of Fria to assess the impact of feeding practices on the growth and development of children aged 6 to 59 months.A sample of 450 children residing in the prefecture was included in the study.The findings revealed a prevalence of acute malnutrition of 8.9%, while 4.4% of the children were underweight, and 7.1% suffered from chronic malnutrition.

Source: Journal of Environmental Science and Engineering B

DOI: 10.17265/2162-5263/2024.06.003

Authors: Amadou Sylla, Amadou Sadio Diallo, Demba Magassouba, Sâa Gerard Tolno, Ella Compaore

Institutions: Gamal Abdel Nasser University of Conakry, Université Joseph Ki-Zerbo

Language: English

Topic: Child Nutrition and Water Access

Subfield: Nutrition and Dietetics

Field: Nursing

Domain: Health Sciences

SDGs: Zero hunger, Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W4405650685