Child malnutrition is the supreme concern of public health department in Bangladesh. Every two pre-school children are malnourished in Bangladesh. However, Bangladesh has achieved Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) 3 in the past years and MDG-4 is on track. Consequently, the rate of child malnutrition has reduced somewhat due to the improvement of both health care practice and policy system in Bangladesh in the period between in 1999 (56%) and in 2014 (43~36.8%).
Aim
The aim of the review study is to find out the prevalence and determinants of child malnutrition in Bangladesh. In addition, the review study will also help future researcher and health policy maker to modify existing nutrition policy through the various nutritional intervention programs in the community and school level to improve the nutritional status of children in Bangladesh.
Methods
The review study design conducted through the step-by-step systematic review protocol. The author searched relevant primary studies in numerous databases using Boolean operator in the period of February 2015 to July 2015. Eight primary studies met the inclusion criteria after using the screening strategy. In addition, data was collected from the selected eight primary studies and extracted onto the standard data extraction template. Afterwards, the EPHPP tool was used to appraise an individual studies to measure their quality grade. Finally, narrative synthesis was used to analyse data, while meta-analysis was not suitable.
Results
The review study included total eight primary studies and majority of the articles were cross-sectional studies and conducted in both school and community level. Where, six studies described both prevalence and determinants of child malnutrition in Bangladesh, while rest two studies simply identified the risk factors of child malnutrition. In addition, two prevalence studies reported that about 43% children were malnourished, while other prevalence studies reported that maximum 25% and 10% children were stunted and wasted respectively.
Conclusion
The review study concluded that about 43% malnourished, 39.5% stunted, and 14% wasting children living in Bangladesh. In addition, the review study also summarised that poverty, lack of exclusive breastfeeding, frequency of complementary feeding, food in-security, access to health care, parental education, occupation of parents, and presence of various infectious diseases are significantly associated with child malnutrition
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- Chapter 1: Introduction
- 1.1 Introduction
- 1.2 Background
- 1.3 Rationale
- 1.4 Research Question
- 1.5 Aim and Objectives
- Chapter 2: Literature Review
- 2.1 Background
- 2.2 Review of the Literature Methodology
- 2.2.1 Keywords
- 2.3 Review of the Literature
- 2.3.1 Research Question
- 2.3.2 Rationale of the Study
- 2.4 Malnutrition and Child Malnutrition
- 2.5 Measurement of Child Malnutrition
- 2.6 Prevalence of Child Malnutrition
- 2.7 Determinants of Child Malnutrition
- 2.7.1 Demographic Factors
- 2.7.2 Low Birth Weight
- 2.7.3 Lack of Postnatal Care
- 2.7.4 Socio-economic Factors
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This systematic literature review aims to investigate the prevalence and determinants of child malnutrition in Bangladesh. The study seeks to comprehensively examine existing research to understand the scope of the problem and identify contributing factors.
- Prevalence of child malnutrition in Bangladesh
- Demographic factors contributing to child malnutrition
- Socio-economic factors influencing child malnutrition
- The role of healthcare access and postnatal care
- Measurement methodologies used in assessing child malnutrition
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
Chapter 1: Introduction: This chapter sets the stage for the systematic review, introducing the topic of child malnutrition in Bangladesh. It establishes the rationale for the study, highlighting the significance of understanding the prevalence and determinants of this critical public health issue. The chapter clearly defines the research question, outlining the specific aims and objectives that guide the subsequent literature review. It provides necessary background information on the context of child malnutrition within Bangladesh, setting the parameters for the investigation.
Chapter 2: Literature Review: This chapter presents a comprehensive review of existing literature on child malnutrition in Bangladesh. It details the methodology employed in selecting and analyzing relevant studies, outlining the keywords and search strategies used. The chapter systematically examines the prevalence of child malnutrition, presenting data from various sources. Crucially, it explores a range of determinants contributing to malnutrition, including demographic factors (e.g., age, gender, geographic location), socioeconomic factors (e.g., poverty, education levels, access to resources), and healthcare factors (e.g., access to prenatal and postnatal care, breastfeeding practices). The chapter synthesizes findings from different studies to provide a holistic understanding of the complex interplay of factors influencing child malnutrition in the Bangladeshi context. The discussion connects the various contributing factors and highlights their significance in informing potential intervention strategies.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
Child malnutrition, Bangladesh, prevalence, determinants, demographic factors, socioeconomic factors, healthcare access, postnatal care, systematic review, public health.
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This document is a comprehensive language preview of a systematic literature review focusing on child malnutrition in Bangladesh. It includes the table of contents, objectives and key themes, chapter summaries, and keywords.
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The table of contents outlines two main chapters: Chapter 1 (Introduction) covers introductory information, background, rationale, research questions, and aims and objectives. Chapter 2 (Literature Review) delves into background information, the review methodology (including keywords), a detailed review of existing literature on child malnutrition in Bangladesh, including its prevalence, determinants (demographic, socio-economic, and healthcare factors), and measurement methodologies.
What are the main objectives and key themes of the study?
The main objective is to investigate the prevalence and determinants of child malnutrition in Bangladesh. Key themes include the prevalence of child malnutrition, demographic factors (e.g., age, gender), socio-economic factors (e.g., poverty, education), the role of healthcare access and postnatal care, and measurement methodologies used in assessing child malnutrition.
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The chapter summaries provide an overview of the content of each chapter. Chapter 1's summary details its role in establishing the study's rationale, research question, aims, and objectives, and provides necessary background information. Chapter 2's summary explains its comprehensive review of existing literature on child malnutrition in Bangladesh, including methodology, prevalence data, exploration of determinants, and synthesis of findings from various studies.
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Key words include: Child malnutrition, Bangladesh, prevalence, determinants, demographic factors, socioeconomic factors, healthcare access, postnatal care, systematic review, public health.
What type of study is this?
This is a systematic literature review, meaning it systematically identifies, appraises, and synthesizes all relevant studies on a particular topic (in this case, child malnutrition in Bangladesh) to answer a specific research question.
What is the scope of the study regarding child malnutrition in Bangladesh?
The study aims for a comprehensive examination of existing research to understand the scope of child malnutrition in Bangladesh and identify contributing factors, covering prevalence, demographic and socio-economic influences, and the role of healthcare access and postnatal care.
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- Kamalesh Dey (Author), 2015, Prevalence And Determinants Of Child Malnutrition In Bangladesh, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/313915
