Pediatrics & Therapeutics
Open Access
ISSN: 2161-0665
ISSN: 2161-0665
Department of Community Medicine, Federal Medical Centre, Bida, Nigeria
Research Article
Relationship between the Nutritional Status of Under-Five Children and Family Function as Seen in the Under-Five Clinic of Federal Medical Centre Bida, North Central Nigeria
Author(s): Oladele GO*, Oladele CO, Ahmed G, Gara PN, Dirisu EM, Amao EA and Babalola A
Background: The nutritional status of under-five children is an important marker of child health in a nation. Malnutrition accounts for significant morbidity and mortality among under-fives, globally. Low income countries like Nigeria are the worst hit. A few researches on family function revealed that key components of family function allow a conducive environment for the development of mental and psychological well-being of under-five children. Despite the vastness of literature available on malnutrition, information is scarce on the role family function plays on nutritional status of under-fives. This was the reason for undertaking this study.
Aim/Objective: To determine the nutritional status of under-five children and its relationship with family function with a view to making recommendations to improve their nutritional status. To achi.. View More»