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Akhtar RN, Behn N, Morgan S. Understanding Dysphagia Care in Pakistan: A Survey of Current Speech Language Therapy Practice. Dysphagia 2024; 39:484-494. [PMID: 38006420 PMCID: PMC11127846 DOI: 10.1007/s00455-023-10633-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/29/2022] [Accepted: 10/19/2023] [Indexed: 11/27/2023]
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Dysphagia affects individuals across all ages and has pervasive and potentially life-threatening consequences. Individuals with dysphagia are assessed and treated by speech and language therapists (SLTs), however, little attention has been paid to their practices in Pakistan. This study aimed to explore SLTs practices for dysphagia assessment, signs and symptoms observed during evaluation, and management strategies, alongside barriers and facilitators to service delivery in Pakistan. A 45-item survey was distributed to SLTs online. Responses were received from 101 participants and analyzed descriptively, and open-text responses were analyzed using content analysis. Results revealed that 65.3% SLTs worked across the lifespan, and most (79.4%) had dysphagia-related experience of five years or less. SLTs were an active workforce engaged with varying ages, disorders, and settings, yet dysphagia contributed to a small caseload percentage for most. Analyses found informal clinical exams were more frequently used than instrumental assessments. A variety of service provision facilitators were described, such as supportive teams and accessible resources, and responses about barriers revealed gaps in awareness, education, and guidance. This exploratory study presents novel and unexplored data which provides a deeper understanding of dysphagia-related care in Pakistan.
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- Rohma N Akhtar
- Division of Language & Communication Science, Northampton Square, London, EC1V 0HB, UK.
- City University of London, London, UK.
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- Division of Language & Communication Science, Northampton Square, London, EC1V 0HB, UK
- City University of London, London, UK
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- Division of Language & Communication Science, Northampton Square, London, EC1V 0HB, UK
- City University of London, London, UK
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Ruiz Brunner M, Cieri ME, Lucero Brunner RA, Condinanzi AL, Gil C, Cuestas E. Software and equations using segmental measures to estimate height in children and adolescents with cerebral palsy considering the level of gross motor function. Clin Nutr ESPEN 2024; 62:234-240. [PMID: 38848220 DOI: 10.1016/j.clnesp.2024.05.014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/13/2023] [Revised: 05/06/2024] [Accepted: 05/17/2024] [Indexed: 06/09/2024]
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BACKGROUND & AIMS In children with Cerebral palsy (CP) bone deformities create a difficulty in the collection of height measures by direct methods. Body segments are an alternative to study for anthropometric evaluation in children with CP. Motor compromise affects growth in these children. To our knowledge, no equations have been developed to estimate height that consider the level of involvement of children with CP. The aim was to develop equations to estimate height using segmental measures for children with cerebral palsy (CP). METHODS This was a cross-sectional study. The sample consisted of children and adolescents with CP of both sexes from 2 to 19 years old from five cities in Argentina. Children whose height and knee-heel height (KH) could be measured were included. Height, KH, and clinical covariables were collected. Linear regression models with height as the dependent variable and KH as predictors adjusted for significant covariates were developed and compared for R2, adjusted R2, and the root mean square of the error. RESULTS 242 children and adolescents (mean age 9 ± 4 years) with a confirmed diagnosis of CP were included. The interaction between height and other variables such KH, sex, GMFCS, and age was analyzed. Two equations were developed to estimate height according to GMFCS level (GMFCS Level I-III: H = 1.5 × KH(cm) + 2.28 × age(years) + 51; GMFCS Level IV-V: H = 2.13 × KH (cm)+ 0.91 × age(years) + 37). The concordance correlation coefficient between estimated and observed height was 0.95 (95%CI [0.94; 0.96]). CONCLUSION Height in children and adolescents with CP can be predicted using KH, GMFCS, and age. The equations and software can estimate height when this cannot be obtained directly.
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- Mercedes Ruiz Brunner
- Instituto de Investigaciones en Ciencias de la Salud, Universidad Nacional de Córdoba, Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas (INICSA-UNC-CONICET), Córdoba, Argentina; Instituto de Investigaciones Clínicas y Epidemiológicas (INICyE), Facultad de Ciencias Médicas, Universidad Nacional de Córdoba, Córdoba, Argentina.
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- Instituto de Investigaciones en Ciencias de la Salud, Universidad Nacional de Córdoba, Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas (INICSA-UNC-CONICET), Córdoba, Argentina; Instituto de Investigaciones Clínicas y Epidemiológicas (INICyE), Facultad de Ciencias Médicas, Universidad Nacional de Córdoba, Córdoba, Argentina
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- Instituto de Investigaciones Clínicas y Epidemiológicas (INICyE), Facultad de Ciencias Médicas, Universidad Nacional de Córdoba, Córdoba, Argentina
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- Instituto de Investigaciones en Ciencias de la Salud, Universidad Nacional de Córdoba, Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas (INICSA-UNC-CONICET), Córdoba, Argentina; Instituto de Investigaciones Clínicas y Epidemiológicas (INICyE), Facultad de Ciencias Médicas, Universidad Nacional de Córdoba, Córdoba, Argentina
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- Instituto de Investigaciones Clínicas y Epidemiológicas (INICyE), Facultad de Ciencias Médicas, Universidad Nacional de Córdoba, Córdoba, Argentina
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- Instituto de Investigaciones en Ciencias de la Salud, Universidad Nacional de Córdoba, Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas (INICSA-UNC-CONICET), Córdoba, Argentina; Instituto de Investigaciones Clínicas y Epidemiológicas (INICyE), Facultad de Ciencias Médicas, Universidad Nacional de Córdoba, Córdoba, Argentina; 2da. Cátedra de Clínica Pediátrica, Facultad de Ciencias Médicas, Universidad Nacional de Córdoba, Córdoba, Argentina
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Vissoh ACS, Klotoé JR, Fah L, Agbodjento E, Koudokpon H, Togbe E, Saïdou S, Dougnon V. Knowledge and practices of traditional management of child malnutrition and associated pathologies in Benin. JOURNAL OF ETHNOBIOLOGY AND ETHNOMEDICINE 2024; 20:47. [PMID: 38693543 PMCID: PMC11064319 DOI: 10.1186/s13002-024-00684-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/28/2024] [Accepted: 04/09/2024] [Indexed: 05/03/2024]
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BACKGROUND Child malnutrition is a major public health challenge, affecting millions of children worldwide, with alarming proportions of children under five in Benin. The complexity of managing this condition is increased by its potential association with opportunistic pathologies. An interesting approach arises from the use of medicinal plants, to address child malnutrition and its associated pathologies. This study aimed to document the knowledge and practices of Beninese mothers and traditional practitioners with regard to the use of medicinal plants to treat child malnutrition and associated diseases. METHODS A total of 844 Beninese mothers and 201 traditional healers were surveyed between March 2022 and August 2023 in the communes of Karimama, Bopa and Za-Kpota in Benin. The respondents' knowledge of child malnutrition and associated pathologies was explored. The ethnobotanical data collected from the subjects concerned the medicinal recipes used to treat child malnutrition, the medicinal plants that make them up and the methods of use. These data were analyzed using ethnobotanical indices such as the Informant Consensus Factor, the frequency of citation of medicinal recipes types and medicinal plants, and the contribution of plants to medicinal recipes. RESULTS All respondents cited a total of 82 plant species used to treat child malnutrition and associated diseases. These plants were grouped into 37 botanical families, the most common of which were Fabaceae, Malvaceae and Annonaceae. The leaves were the most commonly used part of the plant species identified. The mothers shared 122 medicinal recipes, ranging from recipes based on a single plant to more complex compositions involving five plants. The most notable plants were Moringa oleifera Lam, Phyllanthus amarus Schumach & Thonn, Senna siamea (Lam.) H.S.Irwin & Barneby, Carica papaya L. and Ocimum gratissimum L. Traditional healers provided 52 plants in 71 recipes, with Moringa oleifera featuring prominently in both single-plant and multiplant formulations. CONCLUSION This study made it possible to constitute a rich base of medicinal recipes used against malnutrition and associated pathologies, with the preponderant involvement of certain plant species. It is therefore necessary to deepen research on these different identified species in order to scientifically assess their potential.
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- Ahamidé Carel Sosthène Vissoh
- Research Unit in Applied Microbiology and Pharmacology of natural substances, Polytechnic School of Abomey-Calavi, University of Abomey-Calavi, Abomey-Calavi, Benin
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- Research Unit in Applied Microbiology and Pharmacology of natural substances, Polytechnic School of Abomey-Calavi, University of Abomey-Calavi, Abomey-Calavi, Benin.
- Multidisciplinary Research Laboratory for Technical Education (LARPET) of the National Higher School for Technical Education (ENSET) of Lokossa, National University of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (UNSTIM), Abomey, Benin.
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- Research Unit in Applied Microbiology and Pharmacology of natural substances, Polytechnic School of Abomey-Calavi, University of Abomey-Calavi, Abomey-Calavi, Benin
- National Medico-Sanitary Institute (INMeS), University of Abomey-Calavi, Abomey-Calavi, Benin
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- Research Unit in Applied Microbiology and Pharmacology of natural substances, Polytechnic School of Abomey-Calavi, University of Abomey-Calavi, Abomey-Calavi, Benin
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- Research Unit in Applied Microbiology and Pharmacology of natural substances, Polytechnic School of Abomey-Calavi, University of Abomey-Calavi, Abomey-Calavi, Benin
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- Research Unit in Applied Microbiology and Pharmacology of natural substances, Polytechnic School of Abomey-Calavi, University of Abomey-Calavi, Abomey-Calavi, Benin
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- Research Unit in Applied Microbiology and Pharmacology of natural substances, Polytechnic School of Abomey-Calavi, University of Abomey-Calavi, Abomey-Calavi, Benin
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- Research Unit in Applied Microbiology and Pharmacology of natural substances, Polytechnic School of Abomey-Calavi, University of Abomey-Calavi, Abomey-Calavi, Benin
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Declerck MHP, Jahan I, Lissone NPA, Walhain F, Chin A Fat R, Fleurkens M, Muradin SHJ, Cruden R, Ortibus E, Badawi N, Khandaker G. Hospital-based surveillance of children with cerebral palsy in Suriname: The Suriname cerebral palsy register. Dev Med Child Neurol 2024. [PMID: 38525657 DOI: 10.1111/dmcn.15897] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/11/2023] [Revised: 02/01/2024] [Accepted: 02/08/2024] [Indexed: 03/26/2024]
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AIM To describe the aetiological risk factors, clinical characteristics, access to rehabilitation, and educational status of children with cerebral palsy (CP) in Suriname. METHOD Hospital-based surveillance of children with CP aged younger than 18 years was conducted at the Academic Hospital Paramaribo, Suriname (known as the Suriname CP Register [SUR-CPR]). Data were collected on sociodemographic characteristics, aetiological risk factors, clinical characteristics, rehabilitation, and educational status. Registry data on aetiological risk factors were compared with available national prevalence rates in Suriname. Descriptive statistics were reported. RESULTS Between August 2018 and March 2020, 82 children with CP (mean [SD] age 5 years 10 months [3 years 10 months]) attending the Academic Hospital Paramaribo were registered in the SUR-CPR. The mean (SD) age at diagnosis was 5 years 5 months (4 years 1 month). Spastic CP was predominant in 90.8% of children and 58.8% were classified in Gross Motor Function Classification System levels III to V. Overall, 43.9% had preterm birth compared with 13.9% reported nationally (p < 0.001) and 61.6% had birth-related complications compared with 15% reported nationally (p < 0.001). Additionally, 39.1% had birth asphyxia and 23.2% had early feeding difficulties. Sixty-two percent were admitted to the neonatal intensive care unit, 54.0% of whom required ventilation. Most children (82.5%) had CP acquired pre- or perinatally and 17.5% had CP acquired postneonatally. Seventeen percent had never received any rehabilitation services, and 31.9% of the school-aged children were not enrolled in any education system. INTERPRETATION The high burden of known aetiological risk factors, delayed diagnosis, and severe functional impairment among children with CP registered at the Academic Hospital Paramaribo is concerning. Public health interventions targeting early diagnosis and early intervention could improve the functional outcome of children with CP in Suriname.
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- Marlies H P Declerck
- Faculty of Medical Sciences, Anton de Kom Universiteit van Suriname, Paramaribo, Suriname
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- CSF Global, Dhaka, Bangladesh
- Asian Institute of Disability and Development (AIDD), University of South Asia, Dhaka, Bangladesh
- School of Health, Medical and Applied Sciences, Central Queensland University, Rockhampton, QLD, Australia
- Central Queensland Public Health Unit, Central Queensland Hospital and Health Service, Rockhampton, QLD, Australia
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- Faculty of Medical Sciences, Anton de Kom Universiteit van Suriname, Paramaribo, Suriname
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- Faculty of Medical Sciences, Anton de Kom Universiteit van Suriname, Paramaribo, Suriname
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- Faculty of Medical Sciences, Anton de Kom Universiteit van Suriname, Paramaribo, Suriname
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- Academic Hospital Paramaribo, Paramaribo, Suriname
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- Department of Development and Regeneration, KU Leuven, Leuven, Belgium
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- Discipline of Child and Adolescent Health, Sydney Medical School, The University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia
- Cerebral Palsy Alliance Research Institute, Sydney Medical School, The University of Sydney, Camperdown, Australia
- Grace Centre for Newborn Intensive Care, Sydney Children's Hospital Network, Westmead, Australia
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- Asian Institute of Disability and Development (AIDD), University of South Asia, Dhaka, Bangladesh
- School of Health, Medical and Applied Sciences, Central Queensland University, Rockhampton, QLD, Australia
- Central Queensland Public Health Unit, Central Queensland Hospital and Health Service, Rockhampton, QLD, Australia
- Discipline of Child and Adolescent Health, Sydney Medical School, The University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia
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Chanie ES, Moges N, Baye FD, Mekonnen GB, Fekadie MM, Bazezew LY, Anley DT, Zemene MA, Gebeyehu NA, Adella GA, Kassie GA, Mengstie MA, Seid MA, Abebe EC, Gesese MM, Tegegne KD, Kebede YS, Bantie B, Feleke SF, Dejenie TA, Bayih WA, Kassaw A, Dessie AM, Azanaw MM, Chanie SS. Estimate the burden of malnutrition among children with cerebral palsy in Sub-Saharan Africa: a systematic review with meta-analysis. Sci Rep 2024; 14:6494. [PMID: 38499717 PMCID: PMC10948888 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-024-55730-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/20/2023] [Accepted: 02/27/2024] [Indexed: 03/20/2024] Open
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Malnutrition is more prevalent among children with cerebral palsy and a major factor for child morbidity and mortality in children with different co-morbidity, especially in Sub-Saharan Africa: The main aim of this systematic review and meta-analysis was to estimate the burden of malnutrition among children with cerebral palsy in Sub-Saharan Africa. We searched PubMed, Web of Science, Google Scholar, Research Gate, and institutional repositories for papers that reported the proportion of malnutrition among children with cerebral palsy that were published between December 2010 and September 2023. Data were retrieved using the standardized JBI data extraction checklist through Microsoft Excel, and then exported to STATA 17 for further analysis. DerSimonian and Laird's estimator was used to calculate the pooled effect size in the random-effects model. Statistics such as the Cochran Q test and I2 test were employed to measure heterogeneity. Egger's test and the funnel plot were used to look for publication bias. This systematic review and meta-analysis used 16 studies from Sub-Saharan Africa to estimate the proportion of malnutrition among 2,120 children with cerebral palsy. The pooled proportion of malnutrition among children with cerebral palsy in Sub-Saharan Africa by using random-effects model analysis was found to be 59.7% (95% CI; 49.8-69.6). The proportion of malnutrition was also estimated by sample sizes categorized as ≤ 120 and > 120, and the proportion of malnutrition was found to be 54.0 (95% CI: 44.7-63.3) and 64.5 (95% CI: 50.5-78.5). Moreover, the proportion of malnutrition was estimated by accounting for the difference in the year of publication. In this regard, the study classified before ≤ 2017 and > 2017, and the proportion of malnutrition was found to be 53.7 (95% CI: 38.0-69.3) and 62.5 (95% CI: 49.7-75.3) in Sub-Saharan Africa respectively. Malnutrition among children with cerebral in Sub-Saharan Africa was found to be very high. Hence, enhancing and developing strategic guidelines for malnutrition screening, prevention, and nutritional support are crucial among children with cerebral palsy. Furthermore, systematic review, randomized control trials, and qualitative studies are recommended to understand the burden more among children with cerebral palsy in the continent.
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- Ermias Sisay Chanie
- Department of pediatric and child health Nursing, College of Health sciences, Debre Tabor University, Debre Tabor, Ethiopia.
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- Department of neonatal health Nursing, College of Health sciences, Debre Tabor University, Debre Tabor, Ethiopia
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- Department of pediatric and child health Nursing, College of Health sciences, Debre Tabor University, Debre Tabor, Ethiopia
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- Department of pediatric and child health Nursing, College of Health sciences, Debre Tabor University, Debre Tabor, Ethiopia
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- Department of pediatric and child health Nursing, College of Health sciences, Debre Tabor University, Debre Tabor, Ethiopia
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- Department of neonatal health Nursing, College of Health sciences, Debre Tabor University, Debre Tabor, Ethiopia
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- Department of public health, College of Health sciences, Debre Tabor University, Debre Tabor, Ethiopia
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- Department of public health, College of Health sciences, Debre Tabor University, Debre Tabor, Ethiopia
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- Department of midwifery, College of medicine and Health science, Wolaita sodo university, Wolaita, Ethiopia
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- Department of Reproductive Health and Nutrition, School of Public Health, Woliata Sodo University, Woliata, Ethiopia
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- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, School of Public Health, Woliata Sodo University, Woliata, Ethiopia
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- Department of Biochemistry, College of medicine and health sciences, Debre Tabor University, Debre Tabor, Ethiopia
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- Unit of physiology, Department of Biomedical science, college of health science, Debre Tabor University, Debre Tabor, Ethiopia
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- Department of Medical Biochemistry, College of Health Sciences, Debre Tabor University, Debre Tabor, Ethiopia
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- Department of midwifery, College of medicine and Health science, Wolaita sodo university, Wolaita, Ethiopia
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- Department of comprehensive Nursing, College of Health sciences, Wollo university, Wollo, Ethiopia
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- Department of medical laboratory science, College of health sciences, Debre Tabor University, Debre Tabor, Ethiopia
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- Department of comprehensive Nursing, College of Health sciences, Debre Tabor university, Debre Tabor, Ethiopia
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- Department of Public Health, College of Health Sciences, Woldia University, Woldia, Ethiopia
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- Department of Medical Biochemistry, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Gondar, Gondar, Ethiopia
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- Department of Epidemiology and preventive Medicine, School of Public Health and Preventive Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences, Monash University, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, and Department of Maternal and neonatal health Nursing, College of Health Sciences, Debre Tabor University, Debre Tabor, Ethiopia
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- Department of pediatric and child health Nursing, College of Health sciences, Debre Tabor University, Debre Tabor, Ethiopia
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- Department of public health, College of Health sciences, Debre Tabor University, Debre Tabor, Ethiopia
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- Department of public health, College of Health sciences, Debre Tabor University, Debre Tabor, Ethiopia
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- Department of comprehensive Nursing, College of Health sciences, Debre Berhan university, Debre Berhan, Ethiopia
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Ostojic K, Karem I, Paget SP, Berg A, Dee-Price BJ, Lingam R, Dale RC, Eapen V, Woolfenden S. Social determinants of health for children with cerebral palsy and their families. Dev Med Child Neurol 2024; 66:32-40. [PMID: 37179527 DOI: 10.1111/dmcn.15640] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/14/2022] [Revised: 02/15/2023] [Accepted: 04/13/2023] [Indexed: 05/15/2023]
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Social determinants of health (SDH) influence health and social outcomes in positive and negative ways. Understanding the impact of SDH on children with cerebral palsy (CP) is essential to improve health equity, optimize health outcomes, and support children with CP and their families to thrive in society. In this narrative review, we summarize the landscape of SDH impacting children with CP and their families worldwide. In high-income countries, children from poorer neighbourhoods are more likely to have severe comorbidities, present with spastic bilateral CP, and report lower frequency of participation in community activities. In low- and middle-income countries, socioeconomic disadvantage is associated with increased risk of malnutrition, living in poorer housing conditions, not having access to proper sanitation, and living below the poverty line. Low maternal education is associated with increased likelihood of the child with CP experiencing increased severity of gross motor and bimanual functioning challenges, and poorer academic performance. Lower parental education is also associated with reduced child autonomy. On the other hand, higher parental income is a protective factor, associated with greater diversity of participation in day-to-day activities. A better physical environment and better social support are associated with higher participation in daily activities. Clinicians, researchers, and the community should be aware of these key challenges and opportunities. Then adopt a range of approaches that target adverse SDH/social needs and foster positive SDH in the clinical setting. WHAT THIS PAPER ADDS: Understanding how social determinants of health influence health and social outcomes is a critical step towards improving health equity and outcomes. Approaches are required that target the impact of adverse SDH on access to health care for children with cerebral palsy and that work towards ensuring equity of access for all.
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- Katarina Ostojic
- Population Child Health Research Group, Discipline of Paediatrics and Child Health, University of New South Wales, Sydney, NSW, Australia
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- Population Child Health Research Group, Discipline of Paediatrics and Child Health, University of New South Wales, Sydney, NSW, Australia
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- Kids Rehab, The Children's Hospital at Westmead, Sydney, NSW, Australia
- Faculty of Medicine and Health, The Children's Hospital at Westmead Clinical School, University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW, Australia
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- Kids Rehab, The Children's Hospital at Westmead, Sydney, NSW, Australia
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- Southgate Institute for Health Society and Equity, Flinders University, Adelaide, SA, Australia
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- Population Child Health Research Group, Discipline of Paediatrics and Child Health, University of New South Wales, Sydney, NSW, Australia
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- Faculty of Medicine and Health, The Children's Hospital at Westmead Clinical School, University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW, Australia
- Neurology Department, The Children's Hospital at Westmead, Sydney, NSW, Australia
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- Population Child Health Research Group, Discipline of Paediatrics and Child Health, University of New South Wales, Sydney, NSW, Australia
- South Western Sydney Local Health District, Sydney, NSW, Australia
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- Population Child Health Research Group, Discipline of Paediatrics and Child Health, University of New South Wales, Sydney, NSW, Australia
- Sydney Local Health District, Sydney, NSW, Australia
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Leal-Martinez F, Jimenez Ramirez G, Ibarra A. Nutritional Support System (NSS) as a New Therapeutic Strategy for Cerebral Palsy. CNS & NEUROLOGICAL DISORDERS DRUG TARGETS 2024; 23:271-277. [PMID: 37005522 DOI: 10.2174/1871527322666230330124124] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/16/2022] [Revised: 02/24/2023] [Accepted: 02/26/2023] [Indexed: 04/04/2023]
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Cerebral palsy (CP) is part of a group of nonprogressive motor disorders. The disease affects movement and posture and constitutes the most frequent cause of motor disability in childhood. CP is characterized by spasticity, reflecting lesions in the pyramidal pathway. Treatment is currently focused on physical rehabilitation, and the annual progression of the disease is 2-3%. About 60% of these patients present severe degrees of malnutrition associated with dysphagia, gastrointestinal abnormalities, malabsorption, increased metabolism, and depression. These alterations promote sarcopenia functional dependence and affect the quality of life and delay the evolution of motor skills. Currently, there is evidence that the supplementation of several nutrients, dietary correction, and probiotics can improve neurological response by stimulating neuroplasticity, neuroregeneration, neurogenesis, and myelination. This therapeutic strategy could shorten the response period to treatment and increase both gross and fine motor skills. The interaction of nutrients and functional foods integrating a Nutritional Support System (NSS) has shown greater efficiency in neurological stimulation than when nutrients are supplied separately. The most studied elements in the neurological response are glutamine, arginine, zinc, selenium, cholecalciferol, nicotinic acid, thiamine, pyridoxine, folate, cobalamin, Spirulina, omega-3 fatty acids, ascorbic acid, glycine, tryptophan, and probiotics. The NSS represents a therapeutic alternative that will restore neurological function in patients with spasticity and pyramidal pathway lesions, both characteristics of patients with CP.
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- Fernando Leal-Martinez
- Centro de Investigación en Ciencias de la Salud (CICSA), FCS, Universidad Anáhuac México Campus Norte. Av. Universidad Anáhuac No. 46, Col. Lomas Anáhuac, Huixquilucan Edo. de México; CP 52786; México
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- Centro de Investigación en Ciencias de la Salud (CICSA), FCS, Universidad Anáhuac México Campus Norte. Av. Universidad Anáhuac No. 46, Col. Lomas Anáhuac, Huixquilucan Edo. de México; CP 52786; México
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- Centro de Investigación en Ciencias de la Salud (CICSA), FCS, Universidad Anáhuac México Campus Norte. Av. Universidad Anáhuac No. 46, Col. Lomas Anáhuac, Huixquilucan Edo. de México; CP 52786; México
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Ruiz Brunner MDLM, Jahan I, Cuestas E, Cieri ME, Escobar Zuluaga J, Condinanzi AL, Sanchez F, McIntyre S, Smithers-Sheedy H, Muhit M, Badawi N, Díaz R, Diaz A, Carranza J, Durán C, Quintero Valencia CA, Melaragno M, Khandaker G. Latin American Cerebral Palsy Register (LATAM-CPR): study protocol to develop a collaborative register with surveillance of children with cerebral palsy in Latin American countries. BMJ Open 2023; 13:e071315. [PMID: 38070889 PMCID: PMC10729276 DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2022-071315] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/23/2022] [Accepted: 10/23/2023] [Indexed: 12/18/2023] Open
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INTRODUCTION Cerebral palsy (CP) is one of the leading causes of childhood disability globally with a high burden in low-income and middle-income countries (LMICs). Preliminary findings from the global LMIC CP Register (GLM CPR) suggest that the majority of CP in LMICs are due to potentially preventable causes. Such data are lacking in the Latin American region. Generating comparable epidemiological data on CP from this region could enable translational research and services towards early diagnosis and early intervention. We aim to establish a Latin American multicountry network and online data repository of CP called Latin American Cerebral Palsy Register (LATAM-CPR). METHODS AND ANALYSIS The LATAM-CPR will be modelled after the GLM CPR and will support new and emerging Latin American CP registers following a harmonised protocol adapted from the GLM CPR and piloted in Argentina (ie, Argentine Register of Cerebral Palsy). Both population-based and institution-based surveillance mechanisms will be adopted for registration of children with CP aged less than 18 years to the participating CP registers. The data collection form of the LATAM-CPR will include risk factors, clinical profile, rehabilitation, socioeconomical status of children with CP. Descriptive data on the epidemiology of CP from each participating country will be reported, country-specific and regional data will be compared. ETHICS AND DISSEMINATION Individual CP registers have applied ethics approval from respective national human research ethics committees (HREC) and/or institutional review boards prior to the establishment and inclusion into the LATAM-CPR. Ethical approval for LATAM-CPR has already been obtained from the HREC in the two countries that started (Argentina and Mexico). Findings will be disseminated and will be made publicly available through peer-reviewed publications, conference presentations and social media communications.
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- Maria de Las Mercedes Ruiz Brunner
- Instituto de Investigaciones en Ciencias de la Salud (INICSA), CONICET-UNC, Cordoba, Argentina
- Instituto de Investigaciones Clínicas y Epidemiológicas (INICyE), Facultad de Ciencias Médicas, Universidad Nacional de Córdoba, Cordoba, Argentina
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- School of Health, Medical and Applied Sciences, Central Queensland University, Rockhampton, Queensland, Australia
- Cerebral Palsy Program, CSF Global, Dhaka, Bangladesh
- Asian Institute of Disability and Development (AIDD), University of South Asia, Dhaka, Bangladesh
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- Instituto de Investigaciones en Ciencias de la Salud (INICSA), CONICET-UNC, Cordoba, Argentina
- Instituto de Investigaciones Clínicas y Epidemiológicas (INICyE), Facultad de Ciencias Médicas, Universidad Nacional de Córdoba, Cordoba, Argentina
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- Instituto de Investigaciones en Ciencias de la Salud (INICSA), CONICET-UNC, Cordoba, Argentina
- Instituto de Investigaciones Clínicas y Epidemiológicas (INICyE), Facultad de Ciencias Médicas, Universidad Nacional de Córdoba, Cordoba, Argentina
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- Instituto de Investigaciones en Ciencias de la Salud (INICSA), CONICET-UNC, Cordoba, Argentina
- Instituto de Investigaciones Clínicas y Epidemiológicas (INICyE), Facultad de Ciencias Médicas, Universidad Nacional de Córdoba, Cordoba, Argentina
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- Instituto de Investigaciones en Ciencias de la Salud (INICSA), CONICET-UNC, Cordoba, Argentina
- Instituto de Investigaciones Clínicas y Epidemiológicas (INICyE), Facultad de Ciencias Médicas, Universidad Nacional de Córdoba, Cordoba, Argentina
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- Instituto de Investigaciones en Ciencias de la Salud (INICSA), CONICET-UNC, Cordoba, Argentina
- Instituto de Investigaciones Clínicas y Epidemiológicas (INICyE), Facultad de Ciencias Médicas, Universidad Nacional de Córdoba, Cordoba, Argentina
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- Cerebral Palsy Alliance Research Institute, Specialty of Child & Adolescent Health, Sydney Medical School, Faculty of Medicine & Health, The University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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- Cerebral Palsy Alliance Research Institute, Specialty of Child & Adolescent Health, Sydney Medical School, Faculty of Medicine & Health, The University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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- Cerebral Palsy Program, CSF Global, Dhaka, Bangladesh
- Asian Institute of Disability and Development (AIDD), University of South Asia, Dhaka, Bangladesh
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- Cerebral Palsy Alliance Research Institute, Specialty of Child & Adolescent Health, Sydney Medical School, Faculty of Medicine & Health, The University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
- Grace Centre for Newborn Care, Children's Hospital at Westmead, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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- Comité de Educación, Academia Mexicana de Parálisis Cerebral y Trastornos del Neurodesarrollo, Ciudad de México, Mexico
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- Comité de Educación, Academia Mexicana de Parálisis Cerebral y Trastornos del Neurodesarrollo, Ciudad de México, Mexico
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- Comité de Educación, Academia Mexicana de Parálisis Cerebral y Trastornos del Neurodesarrollo, Ciudad de México, Mexico
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- Comité de Educación, Academia Mexicana de Parálisis Cerebral y Trastornos del Neurodesarrollo, Ciudad de México, Mexico
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- Departamento de Rehabilitación, Facultad de Medicina de la Universidad de Antioquia, Antoquia, Colombia
- Unidad de Rehabilitación para Niños, Comité de Rehabilitación de Antioquia, Medellín, Colombia
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- Docencia e Investigación, Fundación Teletón Argentina, Buenos Aires, Argentina
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- School of Health, Medical and Applied Sciences, Central Queensland University, Rockhampton, Queensland, Australia
- Cerebral Palsy Program, CSF Global, Dhaka, Bangladesh
- Asian Institute of Disability and Development (AIDD), University of South Asia, Dhaka, Bangladesh
- Central Queensland Public Health Unit, Central Queensland University, Rockhampton, New South Wales, Australia
- Discipline of Child and Adolescent Health, Sydney Medical School, The University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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Sakamornchai W, Dumrongwongsiri O, Phosuwattanakul J, Siwarom S. Measurement of body composition by deuterium oxide dilution technique and development of a predictive equation for body fat mass among severe neurologically impaired children. Front Nutr 2023; 10:1162956. [PMID: 37920288 PMCID: PMC10619656 DOI: 10.3389/fnut.2023.1162956] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/10/2023] [Accepted: 09/29/2023] [Indexed: 11/04/2023] Open
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Introduction Neurologically impaired (NI) children are at risk of malnutrition, which consequently impacts their health and quality of life. Accurate nutrition assessment is an important step in guiding appropriate nutrition support. Conventional anthropometric measurements among NI children have some limitations. Determining body composition requires more complex equipment, which is not routinely performed. This study was conducted to evaluate the association between anthropometric parameters and body composition assessed using the deuterium dilution technique (DDT) in NI children. Methods A cross-sectional study enrolled severe NI children aged 1-20 years who received home enteral nutrition for at least 3 months. Weight, length, and 4-site skinfold thickness were measured. Body composition was determined using DDT following the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) protocol. Results A total of 37 NI children (56.76% male, median age 7.2 years) were enrolled. The prevalence of underweight, stunting, and overweight were 22, 38, and 35%, respectively. Body composition analysis showed the mean (SD) of total body water (TBW) and fat mass (FM) were 10.52 (4.51) kg and 9.51 (6.04) kg, respectively. Multivariate GLM analysis showed that the factors associated with FM were age (β = 0.07 [0.05,0.08]; p < 0.001), body mass index (BMI) (β = 0.82 [0.52, 1.12]; p < 0.001), biceps skinfold thickness (BSF) (β = 0.49 [0.23,0.75]; p = 0.001), and subscapular skinfold thickness (SSF) (β = -0.24 [-0.46,0.03]; p = 0.030). A predictive equation for FM was constructed. Conclusion A high prevalence of malnutrition was found among severe NI children despite enteral nutrition support. Our findings showed that age, BMI, BSF, and SSF were associated with FM. The predictive equation of FM was proposed and needed to be further validated and applied to clinical practice.
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- Wirada Sakamornchai
- Division of Nutrition, Department of Pediatrics, Faculty of Medicine Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand
- Department of Pediatrics, Faculty of Medicine Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai, Thailand
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- Division of Nutrition, Department of Pediatrics, Faculty of Medicine Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Division of Nutrition, Department of Pediatrics, Faculty of Medicine Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Division of Nutrition, Department of Pediatrics, Faculty of Medicine Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand
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Ekman AT, Sengeh PA, Webber N, Jalloh MB, Hollander AC, Newby H, Cappa C, Orsini N, Alfvén T, Frielingsdorf H. Prevalence of children under five with disabilities in Sierra Leone in 2017: Insights from a population-based multiple indicator cluster survey. Disabil Health J 2023; 16:101481. [PMID: 37316393 DOI: 10.1016/j.dhjo.2023.101481] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/10/2023] [Revised: 04/16/2023] [Accepted: 04/27/2023] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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BACKGROUND Children with disabilities have been low on the agenda of child health, including in Sierra Leone, and there are still many gaps in our knowledge and understanding of the issue. OBJECTIVE To estimate the prevalence of children with disabilities in Sierra Leone using functional difficulty as a proxy and to understand the factors associated with disabilities among children two to four years living in Sierra Leone. METHODS We used cross-sectional data from the Sierra Leone 2017 Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey. Disability was defined using a functional difficulty definition with additional thresholds used to define children with severe functional difficulty and multiple disabilities. Logistic regression models estimated odds ratios (ORs) of childhood disability and how they were associated with socioeconomic factors and living conditions. RESULTS Prevalence of children with disabilities was 6.6% (95% confidence interval (CI) 5.8-7.6%) and there was a high risk of comorbidity between different functional difficulties. Children with disabilities were less likely to be girls (adjusted odds ratio (AOR) 0.8 (CI 0.7-1.0) and older (AOR 0.3 (CI 0.2-0.4)), but more prone to be stunted (AOR 1.4 (CI 1.1-1.7)) and have younger caregivers (AOR 1.3 (CI 0.7-2.3)). CONCLUSION The prevalence of disabilities in young Sierra Leonean children was comparable to other countries in West and Central Africa when using the same measure of disability. Preventive as well as early detection and intervention efforts are recommended to be integrated with other programs, e.g vaccinations, nutrition, and poverty reducing programs.
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- Anna-Theresia Ekman
- Department of Global Public Health, Karolinska Institutet, SE-171 77, Stockholm, Sweden.
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- FOCUS 1000, 7E Conteh Drive, Off Old Railway Line, Tengbeh Town, Freetown, Sierra Leone.
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- FOCUS 1000, 7E Conteh Drive, Off Old Railway Line, Tengbeh Town, Freetown, Sierra Leone.
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- FOCUS 1000, 7E Conteh Drive, Off Old Railway Line, Tengbeh Town, Freetown, Sierra Leone.
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- Epidemiology of Psychiatric Conditions, Substance Use and Social Environment (EPiCSS), Department of Global Public Health Karolinska Institutet, SE-171 77, Stockholm, Sweden.
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- Data & Analytics Section, UNICEF, New York City, USA.
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- Department of Global Public Health, Karolinska Institutet, SE-171 77, Stockholm, Sweden.
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- Department of Global Public Health, Karolinska Institutet, SE-171 77, Stockholm, Sweden; Sachs' Children and Youth Hospital, Södersjukhuset, Stockholm, Sweden.
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- Department of Health, Medicine and Caring Sciences, Linköping University, 581 83, Linköping, Sweden.
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Jahan I, Sultana R, Afroz M, Muhit M, Badawi N, Khandaker G. Dietary Intake, Feeding Pattern, and Nutritional Status of Children with Cerebral Palsy in Rural Bangladesh. Nutrients 2023; 15:4209. [PMID: 37836493 PMCID: PMC10574640 DOI: 10.3390/nu15194209] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/27/2023] [Revised: 09/24/2023] [Accepted: 09/26/2023] [Indexed: 10/15/2023] Open
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(1) Background: Data on immediate causes of malnutrition among children with Cerebral Palsy (CP) are limited in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). We aimed to assess the dietary intake pattern, feeding characteristics, and nutritional status of children with CP in Bangladesh; (2) Methods: We conducted a descriptive observational study in Shahjadpur, Bangladesh. Children with CP registered into the Bangladesh CP Register were included. Socio-demographic, clinical, dietary intake, feeding, gastro-intestinal conditions, and anthropometric data were collected. Descriptive and inferential statistics were reported; (3) Results: 75 children (mean (SD) age 3.6 (2.7) years, 42.7% female) and their caregivers participated. Overall, 53.6% and 46.4% of children were underweight and stunted, respectively. Two-thirds children consumed ≤4 out of 8 food groups. Meat, poultry, and fish; dairy products; and sugar consumption was lower among underweight children (43.4%, 48.8%, 25.0%) than others (56.7%, 51.2% 75.0%). Inappropriate feeding position was observed in 39.2% of children. Meal duration was >30 min/meal for 21.7‒28.0% children. Among all, 12.0% had feeding difficulties, 88.0% had ≥1 gastro-intestinal conditions; (4) Conclusions: The study reports preliminary data on the feeding characteristics, dietary intake, and nutritional status of children with CP in rural Bangladesh. The findings are crucial for cost-effective interventions, prevention, and management of malnutrition among children with CP in Bangladesh and other LMICs.
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- Israt Jahan
- CSF Global, Dhaka 1213, Bangladesh; (R.S.); (M.A.); (M.M.); (G.K.)
- Asian Institute of Disability and Development (AIDD), University of South Asia, Dhaka 1213, Bangladesh
- School of Health, Medical and Applied Sciences, Central Queensland University, Rockhampton, QLD 4701, Australia
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- CSF Global, Dhaka 1213, Bangladesh; (R.S.); (M.A.); (M.M.); (G.K.)
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- CSF Global, Dhaka 1213, Bangladesh; (R.S.); (M.A.); (M.M.); (G.K.)
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- CSF Global, Dhaka 1213, Bangladesh; (R.S.); (M.A.); (M.M.); (G.K.)
- Asian Institute of Disability and Development (AIDD), University of South Asia, Dhaka 1213, Bangladesh
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- Cerebral Palsy Alliance Research Institute, Specialty of Child and Adolescent Health, Sydney Medical School, Faculty of Medicine and Health, The University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW 2006, Australia;
- Grace Centre for Newborn Care, Children’s Hospital at Westmead, Sydney, NSW 2145, Australia
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- CSF Global, Dhaka 1213, Bangladesh; (R.S.); (M.A.); (M.M.); (G.K.)
- Asian Institute of Disability and Development (AIDD), University of South Asia, Dhaka 1213, Bangladesh
- School of Health, Medical and Applied Sciences, Central Queensland University, Rockhampton, QLD 4701, Australia
- Discipline of Child and Adolescent Health, Sydney Medical School, The University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW 2006, Australia
- Central Queensland Public Health Unit, Central Queensland Hospital and Health Service, Rockhampton, QLD 4700, Australia
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Jahan I, Ruiz Brunner MDLM, Muhit M, Hossain I, Cuestas E, Cieri ME, Condinanzi AL, Escobar Zuluaga LJ, Badawi N, Khandaker G. Novel weight estimation equation for children with cerebral palsy in low-resource settings: Validation in a population-based cohort. Dev Med Child Neurol 2023; 65:517-525. [PMID: 36126148 DOI: 10.1111/dmcn.15413] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/12/2022] [Revised: 07/26/2022] [Accepted: 08/16/2022] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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AIM To validate a novel equation to estimate weight from mid-upper arm circumference (MUAC) among children with cerebral palsy (CP) in rural Bangladesh. METHOD Children with CP aged 2 to 18 years registered in the Bangladesh CP Register were randomly selected. Data on sociodemographics, Gross Motor Function Classification System level, and anthropometric measurements were extracted. Bland-Altman plots with a 95% agreement limit and Lin's concordance correlation coefficient with 95% confidence intervals (CI) were reported to measure agreement between observed and estimated weight. Percentage error was used to determinate the method's accuracy. RESULTS There were 497 participants with a mean age at assessment of 9 years (SD 4 years 11 months) (47.7% female). Lin's concordance correlation coefficient between the observed and estimated weights was 0.90 (95% CI 0.89-0.92). Bland-Altman plots showed a reasonable accuracy of the equation in the study cohort. The mean percentage error of the equation was 5.04%. The average difference between observed and estimated weights was -1.02 kg (SD 5.1). The differences between observed and estimated weights were significantly greater among children with weight-for-age, height-for-age, or BMI-for-age z-scores less than or equal to -4. INTERPRETATION It is possible to predict the weight of children with CP from MUAC with sufficient accuracy. The equation can be used for populations in low-resources and low- and middle-income countries. WHAT THIS PAPER ADDS The equations predict the weight of children with cerebral palsy from their mid-upper arm circumference reasonably accurately. The difference between observed and estimated weights ranged between 0 kg and ± 5 kg in 81.5% of children. Sex and Gross Motor Function Classification System level did not affect the accuracy of the equations. The equations were less accurate for estimating the weight of severely undernourished children.
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- Israt Jahan
- CSF Global, Dhaka, Bangladesh
- Asian Institute of Disability and Development (AIDD), University of South Asia, Dhaka, Bangladesh
- School of Health, Medical and Applied Sciences, Central Queensland University, Rockhampton, Australia
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- Instituto de Investigaciones en Ciencias de la Salud, Universidad Nacional de Córdoba, Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas (INICSA-UNC- CONICET), Córdoba, Argentina
- Instituto de Investigaciones Clínicas y Epidemiológicas (INICyE), Facultad de Ciencias Médicas, Universidad Nacional de Córdoba, Córdoba, Argentina
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- CSF Global, Dhaka, Bangladesh
- Asian Institute of Disability and Development (AIDD), University of South Asia, Dhaka, Bangladesh
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- Instituto de Investigaciones en Ciencias de la Salud, Universidad Nacional de Córdoba, Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas (INICSA-UNC- CONICET), Córdoba, Argentina
- Instituto de Investigaciones Clínicas y Epidemiológicas (INICyE), Facultad de Ciencias Médicas, Universidad Nacional de Córdoba, Córdoba, Argentina
- Cátedra de Clínica Pediátrica, Facultad de Ciencias Médicas, Universidad Nacional de Córdoba, Córdoba, Argentina
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- Instituto de Investigaciones en Ciencias de la Salud, Universidad Nacional de Córdoba, Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas (INICSA-UNC- CONICET), Córdoba, Argentina
- Instituto de Investigaciones Clínicas y Epidemiológicas (INICyE), Facultad de Ciencias Médicas, Universidad Nacional de Córdoba, Córdoba, Argentina
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- Instituto de Investigaciones en Ciencias de la Salud, Universidad Nacional de Córdoba, Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas (INICSA-UNC- CONICET), Córdoba, Argentina
- Instituto de Investigaciones Clínicas y Epidemiológicas (INICyE), Facultad de Ciencias Médicas, Universidad Nacional de Córdoba, Córdoba, Argentina
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- Instituto de Investigaciones en Ciencias de la Salud, Universidad Nacional de Córdoba, Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas (INICSA-UNC- CONICET), Córdoba, Argentina
- Instituto de Investigaciones Clínicas y Epidemiológicas (INICyE), Facultad de Ciencias Médicas, Universidad Nacional de Córdoba, Córdoba, Argentina
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- Cerebral Palsy Alliance Research Institute, Specialty of Child & Adolescent Health, Sydney Medical School, Faculty of Medicine & Health, The University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW, Australia
- Grace Centre for Newborn Intensive Care, Sydney Children's Hospital Network, The University of Sydney, Westmead, NSW, Australia
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- Asian Institute of Disability and Development (AIDD), University of South Asia, Dhaka, Bangladesh
- School of Health, Medical and Applied Sciences, Central Queensland University, Rockhampton, Australia
- Discipline of Child and Adolescent Health, Sydney Medical School, The University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW, Australia
- Central Queensland Public Health Unit, Central Queensland Hospital and Health Service, Rockhampton, QLD, Australia
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Towards functional improvement of motor disorders associated with cerebral palsy. Lancet Neurol 2023; 22:229-243. [PMID: 36657477 DOI: 10.1016/s1474-4422(23)00004-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/29/2022] [Revised: 11/29/2022] [Accepted: 11/29/2022] [Indexed: 01/18/2023]
Abstract
Cerebral palsy is a lifelong neurodevelopmental condition arising from non-progressive disorders occurring in the fetal or infant brain. Cerebral palsy has long been categorised into discrete motor types based on the predominance of spasticity, dyskinesia, or ataxia. However, these motor disorders, muscle weakness, hypotonia, and impaired selective movements should also be discriminated across the range of presentations and along the lifespan. Although cerebral palsy is permanent, function changes across the lifespan, indicating the importance of interventions to improve outcomes in motor disorders associated with the condition. Mounting evidence exists for the inclusion of several interventions, including active surveillance, adapted physical activity, and nutrition, to prevent secondary and tertiary complications. Avenues for future research include the development of evidence-based recommendations, low-cost and high-quality alternatives to existing therapies to ensure universal access, standardised cerebral palsy registers to harmonise epidemiological and clinical information, improved adult screening and check-up programmes to facilitate positive lived experiences, and phase 3 trials for new interventions.
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Badaru UM, Umar AL, Abdullahi A, Usman JS, Ogwumike OO. Influence of malnutrition and body composition on the gross motor function of children with cerebral palsy in Kano, Nigeria: a cross-sectional study. BULLETIN OF FACULTY OF PHYSICAL THERAPY 2023. [DOI: 10.1186/s43161-022-00113-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/05/2023] Open
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Background
Malnutrition is common among children with cerebral palsy (CWCP); however, its impact on gross motor function (GMF) is not adequately reported. The study evaluated the influence of malnutrition and body composition on GMF.
Methods
In the cross-sectional survey, CWCP were recruited using purposive sampling from three selected secondary and tertiary hospitals in Kano, Nigeria. Sociodemographic variables were recorded on a data capture form. Anthropometric variables were measured using standard procedures. Percent (%) body fat, malnutrition, and GMF were assessed using skinfold thickness, screening tool for the assessment of malnutrition in pediatrics, and GMF classification system (GMFCS), respectively. The data was analyzed with one-way ANOVA, chi-square, and logistic regression using SPSS version 20 at p < 0.05.
Results
The 146 CWCP have mean age of 4.70 ± 2.46 years. About 95 (65.1%) are malnourished. Those with GMFCS V had lower %body fat and higher malnutrition than children with GMFCS II and I, respectively (p < 0.05). Malnutrition has no significant influence on GMF (B = 0.984, OR = 2.676; 95% CI = 0.965–7.423, p > 0.05). %body fat (B = −0.192, OR = 0.826; 95% CI = 0.687–0.992, p < 0.05), type of CP (OR = 12.106; 95% CI = 3.771–38.866, p < 0.005), child’s position in the family (OR = 1.639; 95% CI = 1.162–2.312, p < 0.05), and mothers’ education (B = −2.815, OR = 0.060; 95% CI = 0.012–0.309, p < 0.005) all predicted GMF.
Conclusions
Majority of the CWCP in this study are malnourished. But malnutrition did not however significantly predict GMF, meaning that though malnutrition could impair children’s physical growth and motor development, it however did not have significant influence on their motor function. Hence, CWCP undergoing rehabilitation may not likely experience significant decrease in their motor function due to inadequate nutrition. Decrease in body fat, type of CP, low level of mothers’ education, and child occupying 4th or more position in the family have negative influence on GMF. It was recommended that physiotherapists should routinely assess for malnutrition in CWCP. Prompt nutritional intervention may prevent considerable lose of body fat and augment the gains of physical rehabilitation by providing appropriate nutrition to support muscle growth and the supply of adequate energy for participation in physical exercise. Adequate caregiver education is important for ensuring satisfactory nutrition for CWCP.
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Kamal S, Kamaralzaman S, Sharma S, Jaafar NH, Chern PM, Hassan NI, Toran H, Ismail NAS, Yusri G, Hamzaid NH. A Review of Food Texture Modification among Individuals with Cerebral Palsy: The Challenges among Cerebral Palsy Families. Nutrients 2022; 14:nu14245241. [PMID: 36558401 PMCID: PMC9782059 DOI: 10.3390/nu14245241] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/20/2022] [Revised: 12/03/2022] [Accepted: 12/04/2022] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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Individuals with cerebral palsy (CP) frequently present with multiple feeding problems, which may require food texture modification to ensure safe feeding. This review aims to explore the challenges individuals with CP and their caregiver's face and recommend modified food textures to ensure safety and improve the quality of life and nutritional status. A systematic search was carried out through four databases (i.e., EBSCO (Medline), PubMed, Science Direct, and Web of Science) between January 2011 and May 2022. Out of 86 articles retrieved, seven were selected based on keywords and seven other studies through manual search-five cross-sectional studies, two qualitative studies, one correlational study, one mixed method study, one case-control study, two sections of books, and two educational materials. The findings suggest that preparation and intake of food with modified texture play a necessary role in the safety of swallowing in addition to physical, social, and environmental aspects. Safety was found to be the crucial part of the food texture modification provision besides considering the stress of the caregivers and the nutritional status of individuals with CP. Currently, there are no standard guidelines available pertaining to food texture modification. This led to uncertainties in the dietary provision among caregivers, which may lead to undernourishment. Hence, standard guidelines relating to food texture modification that focuses on food preparation and menus with calorie and nutrient information are timely to be developed.
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- Sakinah Kamal
- Center for Rehabilitation and Special Needs Studies (iCaRehab), Faculty of Health Sciences, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM), Jalan Raja Muda Abdul Aziz, Kuala Lumpur 50300, Malaysia
- Dietetics Program, Faculty of Health Sciences, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM), Jalan Raja Muda Abdul Aziz, Kuala Lumpur 50300, Malaysia
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- Center for Rehabilitation and Special Needs Studies (iCaRehab), Faculty of Health Sciences, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM), Jalan Raja Muda Abdul Aziz, Kuala Lumpur 50300, Malaysia
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- Center for Healthy Aging and Wellness (H-Care), Faculty of Health Sciences, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM), Jalan Raja Muda Abdul Aziz, Kuala Lumpur 50300, Malaysia
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- Department of Nutrition Sciences, Kulliyyah of Allied Health Sciences, International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM), Jalan Sultan Ahmad Shah, Bandar Indera Mahkota, Kuantan 25200, Malaysia
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine (Paediatric Rehabilitation), Hospital Rehabilitasi Cheras, Jalan Yaacob Latif, Bandar Tun Razak, Cheras, Kuala Lumpur 56000, Malaysia
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- Department of Chemical Sciences, Faculty of Science & Technology, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM), Bandar Baru Bangi 43600, Malaysia
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- Faculty of Education, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM), Bandar Baru Bangi 43600, Malaysia
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- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM), Jalan Yaacob Latif, Bandar Tun Razak, Cheras, Kuala Lumpur 56000, Malaysia
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- Akademi Pengajian Bahasa, Universiti Teknologi Mara (UiTM), Shah Alam 40450, Malaysia
- Malaysian Advocates for Cerebral Palsy (MyCP), No 4., USJ3/4X, USJ3, Subang Jaya 47600, Malaysia
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- Center for Rehabilitation and Special Needs Studies (iCaRehab), Faculty of Health Sciences, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM), Jalan Raja Muda Abdul Aziz, Kuala Lumpur 50300, Malaysia
- Dietetics Program, Faculty of Health Sciences, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM), Jalan Raja Muda Abdul Aziz, Kuala Lumpur 50300, Malaysia
- Correspondence:
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Habte A, Gizachew A, Ejajo T, Endale F. The uptake of key Essential Nutrition Action (ENA) messages and its predictors among mothers of children aged 6-24 months in Southern Ethiopia, 2021: A community-based crossectional study. PLoS One 2022; 17:e0275208. [PMID: 36288396 PMCID: PMC9604956 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0275208] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/02/2021] [Accepted: 09/13/2022] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Essential nutrition action(ENA) is a framework for managing advocacy, establishing a foundation, and implementing a comprehensive package of preventive nutritional activities. Essential Nutrition Actions study studies provide current information on each nutrition action, allowing health systems to focus more on nutrition, which is critical in tackling the "double burden" of malnutrition: underweight and overweight. Hence, this study aimed at assessing the level of ENA practice and its predictors among mothers of children aged 6 to 24 months in southern Ethiopia. METHODS A community-based cross-sectional study was conducted from May 1 to 30, 2021 among randomly selected 633 mothers of children aged 6-24 months. A multi-stage sampling technique was used to access study participants. Data were collected by using a pretested, structured interviewer-administered questionnaire. To identify predictors of ENA practice, bivariable and multivariable logistic regression were used. The strength of the association was measured using an adjusted odds ratio with 95 percent confidence intervals. The statistical significance was declared at a p-value less than 0.05. RESULTS A total of 624 participants took part in the study, with a response rate of 98.6%. The uptake of key ENA messages among mothers was measured using 27 items, and it was found to be 47.4% (95% CI: 43.8, 51.4). Complementary feeding was the commonest ENA message practiced by 66.7% of respondents, while prevention of iodine deficiency disorder was practiced by only 33.7% of respondents. Variables namely, mother's education level of college and above [AOR: 3.90, 95% CI: 1.79, 8.51], institutional delivery [AOR: 2.75, 95% CI: 1.17,6.49], having PNC service [AOR: 2.95, 95% CI: 1.91, 4.57], being knowledgeable on ENA message [AOR: 2.37, 95% CI: 1.81, 3.26] and being a model household [AOR: 3.83,95% CI: 2.58, 5.69] were positively associated with a good uptake of key ENA messages. On the other hand, primiparity [AOR: 0.32, 95% CI: 0.21,0.56] was identified as a negative predictor. CONCLUSION The overall practice of key Essential nutrition action messages in the study area was low as compared to studies. Stakeholders must step up their efforts to improve and hasten the utilization of maternal and child health services, especially institutional delivery and Postnatal care by focusing on uneducated women to promote compliance to key ENA messages. Furthermore, health workers need to focus on awareness-raising and model household creation.
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- Aklilu Habte
- School of Public Health, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Wachemo University, Hosanna, Southern Ethiopia,* E-mail:
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- School of Public Health, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Wachemo University, Hosanna, Southern Ethiopia
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- School of Public Health, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Wachemo University, Hosanna, Southern Ethiopia
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- School of Public Health, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Wachemo University, Hosanna, Southern Ethiopia
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Mouilly M, El Midaoui A, El Hessni A. The Effects of Swallowing Disorders and Oral Malformations on Nutritional Status in Children with Cerebral Palsy. Nutrients 2022; 14:3658. [PMID: 36079915 PMCID: PMC9460917 DOI: 10.3390/nu14173658] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/14/2022] [Revised: 08/17/2022] [Accepted: 08/22/2022] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Nutrition plays an important role both from a nutrition and a socio-psychological point of view; this part seems to be even more crucial in cerebral palsy where undernutrition is responsible for an increase in morbidity and mortality. The objective of this study was to evaluate the effects of swallowing disorders and oral malformations on the nutritional status of children with cerebral palsy. We evaluated 65 patients aged 2 to 17 years using a cross-sectional, descriptive and observational approach. All patients had a definite diagnosis of cerebral palsy. The measurement of anthropometric variables (weight, height, Body Mass Index (BMI) and circumferences) was performed according to recognized techniques and measurements. The Z-score was also calculated using the World Health Organization (WHO) references. The 5-level Gross Motor Function Classification System was used, providing a standardized classification of motor disability patterns for children with cerebral palsy. The population had a median age of 9.25 (4.50−16.00) and was about 53% female. Furthermore, 75% of the patients had a height inferior to 158 cm. The results of our study show that 42 (64.6%) had false routes, 17 (26.2%) had oral-facial malformations and 51 (78.5%) did not have lip prehensions during meals. The results also show that growth retardation is closely related to gross motor function with p = 0.01, as well as all nutritional indices (Z-score weight for age, Z-score height for age and Z-score BMI for age) are affected by swallowing disorders and oral malformations, with statistically significant values < 0.05. In conclusion, a preventive and curative management specific to this population of children with cerebral palsy must be implemented with an interdisciplinary concertation.
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- Mustapha Mouilly
- Departement of Biology, Faculty of Sciences and Techniques, Errachidia, Moulay Ismail University of Meknès, BP. 509 Boutalamine, Errachidia 52000, Morocco
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- Departement of Biology, Faculty of Sciences and Techniques, Errachidia, Moulay Ismail University of Meknès, BP. 509 Boutalamine, Errachidia 52000, Morocco
- Departement of Pharmacology and Physiology, Faculty of Medecine, University of Montreal, Montreal, QC 999040, Canada
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- Departement of Biology, Faculté des Sciences, Ibn Tofail University of Kénitra, Kénitra 14000, Morocco
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Jahan I, Sultana R, Muhit M, Akbar D, Karim T, Al Imam MH, Das MC, Smithers-Sheedy H, McIntyre S, Badawi N, Khandaker G. Nutrition Interventions for Children with Cerebral Palsy in Low- and Middle-Income Countries: A Scoping Review. Nutrients 2022; 14:nu14061211. [PMID: 35334869 PMCID: PMC8951851 DOI: 10.3390/nu14061211] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/09/2022] [Revised: 03/03/2022] [Accepted: 03/04/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Background: Malnutrition is substantially higher among children with cerebral palsy (CP) in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) when compared with the general population. Access to appropriate interventions is crucial for better management of malnutrition and nutritional outcomes of those children. We aimed to review the existing evidence on nutrition interventions for children with CP in LMICs. Methods: Online databases, i.e., PubMed and Scopus, and Google Scholar were searched up to 10 January 2022, to identify peer-reviewed publications/evidence on LMIC focused nutritional management guidelines/interventions. Following title screening and abstract review, full articles that met the inclusion/exclusion criteria were retained for data charting. Information about the study characteristics, nutrition interventions, and their effectiveness were extracted. Descriptive data were reported. Results: Eight articles published between 2008 and 2019 were included with data from a total of n = 252 children with CP (age range: 1 y 0 m–18 y 7 m, 42% female). Five studies followed experimental design; n = 6 were conducted in hospital/clinic/center-based settings. Four studies focused on parental/caregiver training; n = 2 studies had surgical interventions (i.e., gastrostomy) and n = 1 provided neurodevelopmental therapy feeding intervention. Dietary modification as an intervention (or component) was reported in n = 5 studies and had better effect on the nutritional outcomes of children with CP compared to interventions focused on feeding skills or other behavioral modifications. Surgical interventions improved nutritional outcomes in both studies; however, none documented any adverse consequences of the surgical interventions. Conclusion: There is a substantial knowledge gap on nutrition interventions for children with CP in LMICs. This hinders the development of best practice guidelines for the nutritional management of children with CP in those settings. Findings suggest interventions directly related to growth/feeding of children had a better outcome than behavioral interventions. This should be considered in planning of nutrition-focused intervention or comprehensive services for children with CP in LMICs.
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- Israt Jahan
- CSF Global, Dhaka 1213, Bangladesh; (I.J.); (R.S.); (M.M.); (T.K.); (M.H.A.I.); (M.C.D.)
- Asian Institute of Disability and Development (AIDD), University of South Asia, Dhaka 1212, Bangladesh
- School of Health, Medical and Applied Sciences, Central Queensland University, Rockhampton, QLD 4701, Australia
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- CSF Global, Dhaka 1213, Bangladesh; (I.J.); (R.S.); (M.M.); (T.K.); (M.H.A.I.); (M.C.D.)
- Asian Institute of Disability and Development (AIDD), University of South Asia, Dhaka 1212, Bangladesh
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- CSF Global, Dhaka 1213, Bangladesh; (I.J.); (R.S.); (M.M.); (T.K.); (M.H.A.I.); (M.C.D.)
- Asian Institute of Disability and Development (AIDD), University of South Asia, Dhaka 1212, Bangladesh
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- School of Business and Law, Central Queensland University, Rockhampton, QLD 4701, Australia;
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- CSF Global, Dhaka 1213, Bangladesh; (I.J.); (R.S.); (M.M.); (T.K.); (M.H.A.I.); (M.C.D.)
- Asian Institute of Disability and Development (AIDD), University of South Asia, Dhaka 1212, Bangladesh
- Specialty of Child and Adolescent Health, Sydney Medical School, The University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW 2145, Australia
- Cerebral Palsy Alliance, Sydney Medical School, The University of Sydney, Camperdown, NSW 2006, Australia; (H.S.-S.); (S.M.); (N.B.)
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- CSF Global, Dhaka 1213, Bangladesh; (I.J.); (R.S.); (M.M.); (T.K.); (M.H.A.I.); (M.C.D.)
- Asian Institute of Disability and Development (AIDD), University of South Asia, Dhaka 1212, Bangladesh
- School of Health, Medical and Applied Sciences, Central Queensland University, Rockhampton, QLD 4701, Australia
- Central Queensland Public Health Unit, Central Queensland Hospital and Health Service, Rockhampton, QLD 4700, Australia
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- CSF Global, Dhaka 1213, Bangladesh; (I.J.); (R.S.); (M.M.); (T.K.); (M.H.A.I.); (M.C.D.)
- Asian Institute of Disability and Development (AIDD), University of South Asia, Dhaka 1212, Bangladesh
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- Cerebral Palsy Alliance, Sydney Medical School, The University of Sydney, Camperdown, NSW 2006, Australia; (H.S.-S.); (S.M.); (N.B.)
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- Cerebral Palsy Alliance, Sydney Medical School, The University of Sydney, Camperdown, NSW 2006, Australia; (H.S.-S.); (S.M.); (N.B.)
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- Cerebral Palsy Alliance, Sydney Medical School, The University of Sydney, Camperdown, NSW 2006, Australia; (H.S.-S.); (S.M.); (N.B.)
- Grace Centre for Newborn Intensive Care, The Children’s Hospital at Westmead, Sydney Children’s Hospital Network, Westmead, NSW 2145, Australia
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- School of Health, Medical and Applied Sciences, Central Queensland University, Rockhampton, QLD 4701, Australia
- Specialty of Child and Adolescent Health, Sydney Medical School, The University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW 2145, Australia
- Central Queensland Public Health Unit, Central Queensland Hospital and Health Service, Rockhampton, QLD 4700, Australia
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +61-7-49206989
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Multilevel Analysis of the Nutritional and Health Status among Children and Adolescents in Eastern China. Nutrients 2022; 14:nu14040758. [PMID: 35215409 PMCID: PMC8877382 DOI: 10.3390/nu14040758] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/12/2022] [Revised: 01/31/2022] [Accepted: 02/06/2022] [Indexed: 01/27/2023] Open
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We aimed to identify multiple nutritional health problems and the relevant factors among children and adolescents aged 7–17 years. This study was part of the China Nutrition and Health Surveillance of Children and Lactating Mothers in 2016–2017, conducted in Jiangsu Province in eastern China. After sampling, 3025 school-age children and adolescents were enrolled into this study. Demographic information collections and anthropometric measurements were conducted by trained local Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) staff. Venous blood in the amount of 6 mL was drawn from each participant in the morning and used for testing biochemical and nutritional indicators. Multivariate logistic regression analysis and Poisson regression analysis were used for overnutrition- and undernutrition-related disorders to test relevant personal, parental, and household factors. The prevalence of wasting, overweight, and obesity was 5.5%, 14.8%, and 12.7%, respectively. Metabolic syndrome (MetS) was prevalent among 5.1% of participants. Among the study participants, 29.5% had hyperuricemia. The overall prevalence of high low-density lipoprotein (LDL) and high total cholesterol (TC) of all participants was 4.8% and 7.4%, respectively. 0.9% of the participants had vitamin A deficiency (VAD) and 14.6% had marginal vitamin A deficiency; 25.1% had vitamin D deficiency (VDD) and 54.5% had inadequate vitamin D levels. Anemia was present in 4.0% of all participants. The prevalence of zinc deficiency was 4.8%. Demographic characteristics, behavioral characteristics, parents’ characteristics, and family characteristics were associated with these multiple malnutrition disorders. The double burdens of malnutrition, which includes overnutrition- and undernutrition-related diseases, were prevalent among the school-age children and adolescents in Jiangsu Province in eastern China. There were various factors related to different nutritional problems. Thus, health education focusing on behavior intervention and nutrition education are necessary in containing nutritional problems among children.
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