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Prevalence of Undernutrition Among Tribal Lactating Mothers in Andhra Pradesh, India
Background In Andhra Pradesh, India, tribal communities face unique nutritional challenges due to limited access to healthcare and a predominantly plant-based diet. Maternal undernutrition is a significant concern, impacting the well-being of both mothers and their offspring. This study focuses on a...
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author | Garg, Khyati Reddy B, Venkatashiva Kakkar, Rakesh Aravindakshan, Rajeev Gupta, Arti |
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description | Background In Andhra Pradesh, India, tribal communities face unique nutritional challenges due to limited access to healthcare and a predominantly plant-based diet. Maternal undernutrition is a significant concern, impacting the well-being of both mothers and their offspring. This study focuses on assessing the prevalence of undernutrition among tribal mothers in Andhra Pradesh using the BMI-for-age criterion. Objectives The aim of this study was to comprehensively evaluate the prevalence of undernutrition among tribal mothers, explore associations with demographic factors, and assess the impact of a nutritional intervention program. The ultimate goal was to contribute to targeted interventions and policies for improving the health and well-being of these communities. Materials and methods A cohort study was conducted in the Guntur district of Andhra Pradesh, involving 340 lactating mothers and their infants. Data collection and anthropometric measurements were performed. Results The study found that 67 (19.71%) of tribal mothers were underweight at baseline. There were statistically significant associations with the Yenadi tribe, low educational status of the mother, and history of lower segment Caesarean section with a high prevalence of being underweight. No significant associations with age, occupation, or socioeconomic status were observed. Undernutrition was more common among mothers with older children and was associated with specific obstetric factors. Conclusion While the prevalence of undernutrition is lower than in some previous studies, it remains a critical concern, particularly within disadvantaged communities. These undernourished mothers face health risks, including anemia. Urgent policy interventions and nutritional programs are needed to address this issue and enhance the well-being of tribal communities in Andhra Pradesh. |
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spelling | pubmed-106943812023-12-05 Prevalence of Undernutrition Among Tribal Lactating Mothers in Andhra Pradesh, India Garg, Khyati Reddy B, Venkatashiva Kakkar, Rakesh Aravindakshan, Rajeev Gupta, Arti Cureus Public Health Background In Andhra Pradesh, India, tribal communities face unique nutritional challenges due to limited access to healthcare and a predominantly plant-based diet. Maternal undernutrition is a significant concern, impacting the well-being of both mothers and their offspring. This study focuses on assessing the prevalence of undernutrition among tribal mothers in Andhra Pradesh using the BMI-for-age criterion. Objectives The aim of this study was to comprehensively evaluate the prevalence of undernutrition among tribal mothers, explore associations with demographic factors, and assess the impact of a nutritional intervention program. The ultimate goal was to contribute to targeted interventions and policies for improving the health and well-being of these communities. Materials and methods A cohort study was conducted in the Guntur district of Andhra Pradesh, involving 340 lactating mothers and their infants. Data collection and anthropometric measurements were performed. Results The study found that 67 (19.71%) of tribal mothers were underweight at baseline. There were statistically significant associations with the Yenadi tribe, low educational status of the mother, and history of lower segment Caesarean section with a high prevalence of being underweight. No significant associations with age, occupation, or socioeconomic status were observed. Undernutrition was more common among mothers with older children and was associated with specific obstetric factors. Conclusion While the prevalence of undernutrition is lower than in some previous studies, it remains a critical concern, particularly within disadvantaged communities. These undernourished mothers face health risks, including anemia. Urgent policy interventions and nutritional programs are needed to address this issue and enhance the well-being of tribal communities in Andhra Pradesh. Cureus 2023-11-02 /pmc/articles/PMC10694381/ http://dx.doi.org/10.7759/cureus.48190 Text en Copyright © 2023, Garg et al. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/This is an open access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License, which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original author and source are credited. |
spellingShingle | Public Health Garg, Khyati Reddy B, Venkatashiva Kakkar, Rakesh Aravindakshan, Rajeev Gupta, Arti Prevalence of Undernutrition Among Tribal Lactating Mothers in Andhra Pradesh, India |
title | Prevalence of Undernutrition Among Tribal Lactating Mothers in Andhra Pradesh, India |
title_full | Prevalence of Undernutrition Among Tribal Lactating Mothers in Andhra Pradesh, India |
title_fullStr | Prevalence of Undernutrition Among Tribal Lactating Mothers in Andhra Pradesh, India |
title_full_unstemmed | Prevalence of Undernutrition Among Tribal Lactating Mothers in Andhra Pradesh, India |
title_short | Prevalence of Undernutrition Among Tribal Lactating Mothers in Andhra Pradesh, India |
title_sort | prevalence of undernutrition among tribal lactating mothers in andhra pradesh, india |
topic | Public Health |
url | https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10694381/ http://dx.doi.org/10.7759/cureus.48190 |
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