TÌNH TRẠNG SUY DINH DƯỠNG Ở TRẺ EM DƯỚI 2 TUỔI TẠI XÃ HUYỀN HỘI, HUYỆN CÀNG LONG, TỈNH TRÀ VINH NĂM 2020

Abstract

Undernutrition is a situation of deficiency of essential nutrients, affecting the process of life, activities, and growth both physically and intellectually of children. All types of undernutrition are related to protein and energy deficiency at different levels. This study shows the rate and many related factors of Undernutrition in children under two years old. The study conducted a survey for 180 children under 2 years old, the results showed that 13.89% of children were undernutrition; in which, underweight, stunted, and emaciated children have the rates respectively of 3.89%, 11.11% and 3.33%. Surveying knowledge and practice on undernutrition prevention of 180 mothers with children under 2 years old, the results obtained were 35.56% of mothers with the correct knowledge and correct practice is 42.22%. From the above results, the rate of undernutrition children is still high (13.89%), knowledge and practice of mothers with children under 2 years old in the study are still low. Therefore, It is necessary to have a plan of health education communication for mothers with children under 2 years old in the locality to improve knowledge and help change behavior in child-rearing and care to contribute to reducing the rate of undernutrition in children.