Severe Acute Malnutrition (SAM) free villages: Case study
Integrated Family health program (IFHP) project, reproductive, maternal, newborn, child health, nutrition (RMNCHN) Department, Ethiopia.
Comprehensive Research and Reviews Journal, 2022, 01(01), 025–029.
Article DOI: 10.57219/crrj.2022.1.1.0004
Publication history:
Received on 19 July 2022; revised on 25 August 2022; accepted on 28 August 2022
Abstract:
Introduction: Malnutritionis is underlying cause to 45% of all underfive childhood deaths. Inadequate household access to food, infections, and enviroment have associated effect. Exclusive breastfeeding is associated with 45% reduction in neonatal mortality. Essential Nutrition Action (ENA) framework explains nutrition through life cycle approach.
Methodology: Data were collected from from monthly malnutrition screening reports in 2016. Selection of health centers and health posts was purpusive. Health workers and health extension workers were trained on on key Adolscent, Infant, Young Child (AMIYCN) feeding practices, messages, negciation and interpersonal communication skills to help care givers optimally feed their children.
Results: Prevalence of SAM was 2.04% of underfive population, Angacha woreda, 1.32%, Shino Funamora cluster 0.63%. In Gede Genet and Adacho villages it was 0.
Discussion: Prevalence of SAM in Kembata Tembaro zone 2.04% is lower than national 3%, Sothern Nations and Nationalities and peoples (SNNP) region 3.1%, Angacha district still lower 1.32%, and shino Funamora cluster 0.63%, Gede Genet and Adanco villages 0, compared to 31 and 22 expected respectively. The situation in Bucha cluster (1 HC with 5 HPs), no SAM cases for the last four months.
Conclusion: SAM can be prevented by appropriate feeding practice. Counseling mothers on child feeding is is key to prevent SAM.
Keywords:
Severe acute malnutrition; Essential nutrition action; Exclusive breast feeding; Complementary feeding
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