TÌNH TRẠNG KHÔNG ĐẠT CHUẨN NHÂN TRẮC CỦA TRẺ EM Ở MỘT SỐ TRƯỜNG TIỂU HỌC VÙNG NÔNG THÔN HẢI PHÒNG

Abstract

While Vietnam has achieved significant reduction of malnutrition among children under
five years old, there is a limited data for malnutrition in primary school children. Objectives: This study was conducted 1) to determine the prevalence of malnutrition among
children aged 6-9 years old in some primary schools according to WHO and anthropometric growth failure criteria; 2) to determine the associations between some defined socioeconomic status and malnutrition among the children participated the study. Method:
Cross-sectional study was conducted to collect weight and height data in 2,334 children
in eight primary schools in rural areas in Hai Phong City and socio-economic status data
of the children’s family. The CIAF criteria were utilised to identify anthropometric failure
in the children. Results: The prevalence of underweight, stunting and wasting was 8.0%,
5.1% and 5.3%, respectively. The prevalence of anthropometric failure was 11.9%. Maternal education level was significantly associated with underweight (OR 3.63; p<0.05,
95%CI: 1.97, 6.69) and anthropometric failure (p<0.01). Conclusion: The prevalence of
anthropometric failure among children in 8 primary schools in rural areas in Hai Phong
City was high. Studies targeting improved anthropometry and stature of children should
take parental education level into account.