Factores asociados a la prevalencia de desnutrición infantil antes y durante la pandemia por COVID-19 en niños menores de 5 años del Perú
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2025-01-20
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Universidad Nacional de Trujillo
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Identificar factores asociados a la prevalencia de desnutrición infantil antes y durante la pandemia por COVID-19 en niños menores de 5 años en Perú.
Métodos: Estudio observacional analítico de corte transversal de la ENDES durante el periodo 2017-2022 incluyendo a niños menores de 5 años y sus madres en edad reproductiva. La desnutrición infantil se definió como retraso del crecimiento, insuficiencia ponderal o emaciación. Se presentaron razones de prevalencia (RP) como medida de asociación.
Resultados: La prevalencia de desnutrición infantil fue del 10,92%. Esta se distribuyó antes y durante la pandemia por COVID-19 en 11,35% y 10,42%, respectivamente. El sexo del niño; ser madre de 2 o más hijos, residir en áreas rurales o en la región de la sierra o selva se asoció a una mayor prevalencia de desnutrición infantil. En contraste, la edad y el estado de vacunación del niño; la edad, nivel educativo, estado civil, el índice de riqueza de la madre y disponibilidad de agua segura se asoció a una menor prevalencia.
Conclusión: La prevalencia de desnutrición infantil es significativa y varía según factores como el entorno, la región geográfica y el acceso a servicios básicos.
Abstract To identify factors associated with the prevalence prevalence of child undernutrition before and during the COVID-19 pandemic in children under 5 years of age in Peru. Methods: Analytical cross-sectional observational cross-sectional study of the ENDES during the period 2017-2022 including children under 5 years of age and their mothers of reproductive age. Childhood undernutrition was defined as stunting, underweight or wasting. Prevalence ratios (PR) were presented as a measure of association. Results: The prevalence of child undernutrition was 10.92%. This was distributed before and during the COVID-19 pandemic at 11.35% and 10.42%, respectively. The sex of the child, being a mother of 2 or more children, residing in rural areas or in the highland or jungle region were associated with a higher prevalence of child undernutrition. In contrast, the child's age and vaccination status; age, educational level, marital status, mother's wealth index and availability of safe water were associated with lower prevalence. Conclusion: The prevalence of child undernutrition is significant and varies according to factors such as environment, geographic region and access to basic services.
Abstract To identify factors associated with the prevalence prevalence of child undernutrition before and during the COVID-19 pandemic in children under 5 years of age in Peru. Methods: Analytical cross-sectional observational cross-sectional study of the ENDES during the period 2017-2022 including children under 5 years of age and their mothers of reproductive age. Childhood undernutrition was defined as stunting, underweight or wasting. Prevalence ratios (PR) were presented as a measure of association. Results: The prevalence of child undernutrition was 10.92%. This was distributed before and during the COVID-19 pandemic at 11.35% and 10.42%, respectively. The sex of the child, being a mother of 2 or more children, residing in rural areas or in the highland or jungle region were associated with a higher prevalence of child undernutrition. In contrast, the child's age and vaccination status; age, educational level, marital status, mother's wealth index and availability of safe water were associated with lower prevalence. Conclusion: The prevalence of child undernutrition is significant and varies according to factors such as environment, geographic region and access to basic services.
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Desnutrición Infantil, COVID-19, Peru