Assessment of Nutritional Status and Associated Factors in Children Aged 0-5 Years in Buea Locality, of the South West Region of Cameroon

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dc.contributor.authorMary, ANen_US
dc.contributor.authorGillian, Aen_US
dc.contributor.authorFidelis, Een_US
dc.contributor.authorSamuel, Men_US
dc.contributor.authorRene, Ten_US
dc.contributor.authorUle, SI.en_US
dc.date.accessioned2025-06-18T11:04:54Z
dc.date.available2025-06-18T11:04:54Z
dc.date.issued2025-04
dc.description.abstractMalnutrition among children under five remains a critical public health challenge in Buea, Cameroon, exacerbated by socio-economic disparities, inadequate feeding practices, and limited healthcare access. This is a cross-sectional and descriptive study that took place from January 2025 to March 2025. Using Cochran formular to calculate the sample size, random sample of 300 children aged 0 to 5 in Buea and their guardians was carried out taking into consideration ethical considerations. Anthropometric parameters and structured questionnaires of children were measured, socio-demographic data of guardians and children's eating habits were collected, association between socio-demographic factors, dietary practices and malnutrition were identified. The results showed that 50% were well-nourished, while 33.33% and 16.67% experienced moderate and severe malnutrition, respectively. Key determinants included low household income, maternal education, and irregular meal patterns. The findings underscore the urgent need for targeted interventions, including community-based nutrition programs, improved food security, and parental education, to mitigate malnutrition and its long-term consequences on child development.en_US
dc.identifier.affiliationsDepartment of Social Economy and Family Management, Higher Technical Teachers’ Training College Kumba, University of Buea, Cameroonen_US
dc.identifier.affiliationsDepartment of Social Economy and Family Management, Higher Technical Teachers’ Training College Kumba, University of Buea, Cameroonen_US
dc.identifier.affiliationsDepartment of Social Economy and Family Management, Higher Technical Teachers’ Training College Kumba, University of Buea, Cameroonen_US
dc.identifier.affiliationsDepartment of Social Economy and Family Management, Higher Technical Teachers’ Training College Kumba, University of Buea, Cameroonen_US
dc.identifier.affiliationsDepartment of Zoology and Animal Physiology, Faculty of Science, University of Buea, Cameroonen_US
dc.identifier.affiliationsDepartment of Zoology and Animal Physiology, Faculty of Science, University of Buea, Cameroon.en_US
dc.identifier.citationMary AN, Gillian A, Fidelis E, Samuel M, Rene T, Ule SI.. Assessment of Nutritional Status and Associated Factors in Children Aged 0-5 Years in Buea Locality, of the South West Region of Cameroon . European Journal of Nutrition and Food Safety. 2025 Apr; 17(4): 279-285en_US
dc.identifier.issn2347-5641
dc.identifier.placeIndiaen_US
dc.identifier.urihttps://imsear.searo.who.int/handle/123456789/248198
dc.languageenen_US
dc.publisherMs. M. B. Mondalen_US
dc.relation.issuenumber4en_US
dc.relation.volume17en_US
dc.source.urihttps://doi.org/10.9734/ejnfs/2025/v17i41698en_US
dc.subjectNutritional statusen_US
dc.subjectchild malnutritionen_US
dc.subjectpublic healthen_US
dc.subjecthealthcare accessen_US
dc.titleAssessment of Nutritional Status and Associated Factors in Children Aged 0-5 Years in Buea Locality, of the South West Region of Cameroonen_US
dc.typeJournal Articleen_US
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