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Prevalence and predictors of anemia among children under 5 years of age in Arusha District, Tanzania

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dc.creator Kejo, Dyness
dc.creator Petrucka, Pammla M
dc.creator Martin, Haikel
dc.creator Kimanya, Martin E
dc.creator Mosha, Theobald CE
dc.date 2019-05-17T11:40:36Z
dc.date 2019-05-17T11:40:36Z
dc.date 2018
dc.date.accessioned 2022-10-25T09:20:30Z
dc.date.available 2022-10-25T09:20:30Z
dc.identifier http://dspace.nm-aist.ac.tz/handle/123456789/75
dc.identifier.uri http://hdl.handle.net/123456789/95001
dc.description Research Article publihed by Dove Press Journal
dc.description Anemia is a global health problem affecting most developing countries. We examined the prevalence of anemia and its predictors among children under 5 years of age in Arusha District, Tanzania. Random sampling technique was used to identify 436 children aged 6–59 months. Anemia status was assessed by measuring hemoglobin concentration from blood sample obtained from a finger prick and HemoCue® Hb 201+ photometer. Demographic information and dietary intake data were collected using a standardized questionnaire. Anemia cut-off points were defined according to World Health Organization standards for children aged 6–59 months. Logistic regression using backward procedure was used to estimate odds ratios (ORs) at 95% confidence intervals (CIs). Prevalence rate of anemia among under-fives was found to be 84.6% (n=369). Multivariable logistic regression identified the following predictors of anemia; low birth weight (adjusted OR (AOR): 2.1, 95% CI: 1.1–3.8), not consuming meat (AOR: 6.4, 95% CI: 3.2–12.9), not consuming vegetables (AOR: 2.1, 95% CI: 1.1–4.1), drinking milk (AOR: 2.5, 95% CI: 1.1–5.2), and drinking tea (AOR: 4.5, 95% CI: 1.5–13.7). It was concluded that low birth weight and dietary factors (ie, low or nonconsumption of iron-rich foods like meat, vegetables, and fruits) were predictors of anemia among under-five children living in this rural setting. Community education on exclusive breastfeeding and introduction of complementary foods should be improved. Mothers and caretakers should be educated about nutrition, in general, as well as potential use of micronutrient powder to improve the nutritional quality of complementary foods.
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dc.language en_US
dc.publisher Dove Press Journal
dc.subject Low birth weight
dc.subject Dietary intake
dc.subject Anemia
dc.title Prevalence and predictors of anemia among children under 5 years of age in Arusha District, Tanzania
dc.type Article


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