Adolescent pregnancy is associated with poor fetal growth and development which, in turn,
increases the risk of childhood wasting and underweight. However, evidence on how young …

Introduction Triple burden of malnutrition in children remains a significant public health
issue. This scoping review aims to assess the information on undernutrition, micronutrient …

Background Tanzania is one of the Sub-Saharan African country with nearly 12 out of 60
million people being adolescent. The prevalence of child marriage is higher with one out of …

Aim: This study examined the nexus between mother's education and nutritional status and
their relationships with child stunting, wasting, underweight, and overweight. Methods: The …

Background Malnutrition is a critical public health issue that has been related to a significant
increase in mortality and morbidity rates. Despite the fact that children are expected to …

Access to safe water, proper sanitation, and hygienic practices are fundamental to the
growth and survival of children. This study assessed the relationship between water …

Abstract Background In Sub-Saharan Africa, the nutritional status of children born to teenage
mothers deserves critical attention. Maternal knowledge and attitudes concerning infant and …

Objective: The present study assessed the iron and Vitamin A status of children aged 0 to 36
months in Thulamela municipality, Vhembe District. Methods: A cross-sectional study was …

Background: Existing literature suggests inequalities in nutritional and feeding practices for
children in rural communities compared to their urban counterparts. However, with …

Background: The aim of this study is to compare the frequency of the negative birth
outcomes and the stunting under the age of five in children of adolescent and non …