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http://dx.doi.org/10.4094/chnr.2022.28.3.176

Nutritional status and related factors among ethnic preschool children in Northern Thailand: a cross-sectional study  

Janpeang, Jantip (Mae Wang Hospital)
Suwannapoom, Chatmongkon (School of Agriculture and Natural Resources, University of Phayao)
Anukunwathaka, Natnaree (School of Nursing, University of Phayao)
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Child Health Nursing Research / v.28, no.3, 2022 , pp. 176-186 More about this Journal
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Purpose: This study investigated the nutritional status of ethnic (belonging to minority groups) preschool children in Northern Thailand. Methods: In this cross-sectional descriptive study, the sample group included 147 parents and 147 preschool children (2-6 years old). Participants volunteered to complete a questionnaire on the personal information of children and parents, as well as family- and school-related factors. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, a nutritional status calculator, and logistic regression analysis. Results: A birth weight of less than 2,500 g was related to weight-for-age and weight-for-height. Not having been breastfed and having been breastfed for less than 6 months were related to weight-for-height. An elementary school education level among parents was related to children's height-for-age. Familial unhealthy food consumption for 1-2 days per week was related to weight-for-age and height-for-age. Conclusion: This study reflects the importance of nutritional care for children at the beginning of pregnancy and continuing to the preschool age, as well as the importance of breastfeeding. Families were found to be a key factor in supporting good nutrition among children.
Keywords
Nutritional status; Parents; Ethnic groups; Children;
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