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Mothers’ Nutritional Knowledge, Self-efficacy, and Practice of Meal Preparation for School-age Children in Yangon, Myanmar

2023-06-07T03:57:11Z

Title: Mothers’ Nutritional Knowledge, Self-efficacy, and Practice of Meal Preparation for School-age Children in Yangon, Myanmar Authors: Yee Phyo, Wut; Khin Khin, Ohn; Htike Aung, Min Abstract: Mothers’ Nutritional Knowledge, Self-efficacy, and Practice of Meal Preparation for School-age Children in Yangon, Myanmar Wut Yee Phyo * , Ohn Khin Khin , Min Htike Aung Department of Community Health Nursing, University of Nursing, Yangon 11131, Myanmar Abs tra c t Background: Childhood malnutrition is a global public health concern. For Myanmar, mothers play a prominent role in improving the nutritional status of children as they prepare meals for children. Methods: This community-based cross-sectional analytical study was conducted on 367 mother-child pairs (6–10 years). Significantly, systematic random sampling and structured questionnaires were utilized in this study. Results: The mean age of mothers was 35.73 ± 6.9 years, and a majority had fair nutritional knowledge (52.3%), good self-efficacy (79.8%), and good practice of meal preparation (59.4%). The prevalence of childhood malnutrition was categorized as stunting (18.2%), underweight (18.8%), wasting (13.3%), overweight (9.0%), and obesity (6.5%). Only 34.2% of children were in the normal nutritional status. The nutritional knowledge of mothers was associated with the age and education of mothers, child ownership, monthly food budget, and height-for-age (p < 0.05). Mothers’ self-efficacy was associated with education, child ownership, monthly food budget, height-for-age, and weight-for-age (p < 0.05). The meal preparation practice of mothers was associated with their education, child ownership, monthly food budget, height-for-age, and BMI-for-age (p < 0.05). Nutritional knowledge, self-efficacy, and meal preparation practice of mothers were strongly correlated with each other (p < 0.001). BMI-for-age was associated with mothers’ education (p < 0.05). Conclusions: This study suggests improving the nutritional aspects of mothers by providing nutrition education combined with self-efficacy improving activities. This activity will lead to maintaining good nutrition in school-aged children. K e ywo rds : child, malnutrition, meal preparation, mothers, nutritional status, self-efficacy

Soft Drink Consumption Patterns of Middle School Students in North Okkalarpa

2023-06-07T03:46:05Z

Title: Soft Drink Consumption Patterns of Middle School Students in North Okkalarpa Authors: Moh Thwe, Moh; Yaw May, Sein Abstract: Soft Drink Consumption Patterns of Middle School Students in North Okkalarpa Moh Moh Thwe * , Sein Yaw May, Min Htike Aung Department of Community Health Nursing, University of Nursing, Yangon 11131, Myanmar Abs tra c t Background: Urbanization and economic development in Myanmar have brought about culture and dietary transition from a traditional to a westernized diet. The health of the nation, especially the youth, may influence the changing dietary patterns: i.e., the higher the soft drink consumption, the higher the prevalence of soft drink-related diseases. Methods: This cross-sectional study was carried out among 250 middle school students in North Okkalarpa Township, Yangon Region. Data were collected using self-structured questionnaires, and respondents were selected by using simple random sampling method. Results: In this study, 81.2% of the students consumed soft drink once a day, and the main reasons were taste, preference, and availability at home. Chi-square test showed significant relationship between gender and soft drink consumption patterns (p = 0.005), and a strong significant relationship was observed between education level and soft drink consumption patterns (p = 0.000). However, Kruskal–Wallis statistics showed significant relationship between education level and soft drink consumption habit (p = 0.003). Conclusions: This study focused on the knowledge regarding soft drink, habits, and consumption patterns among students. This study highlighted that knowledge of preventive measures of non-communicable diseases since school age can also reduce the disease burden of Myanmar. K e ywo rds : middle school students, non-communicable diseases, soft drink consumption

A Cross-Sectional Study on Bullying and Psychological Disturbances among Malaysian School Children

2023-06-07T03:40:21Z

Title: A Cross-Sectional Study on Bullying and Psychological Disturbances among Malaysian School Children Authors: Lokman Md Isa, Muhammad; Aina Mocktar, Nurfatin; Nabeel Ibrahim, Wisam; Said Nurumal, Mohd; Kamil Che Hasan, Muhammad Abstract: A Cross-Sectional Study on Bullying and Psychological Disturbances among Malaysian School Children Muhammad Lokman Md Isa , Mohd Said Nurumal 1 , Nurfatin Aina Mocktar 2 , Wisam Nabeel Ibrahim 3,4 1 , Muhammad Kamil Che Hasan 1* 1 Kulliyyah of Nursing, International Islamic University Malaysia, Kuantan 25200, Malaysia 2 National Heart Institute, Kuala Lumpur 50400, Malaysia 3 Department of Biomedical Science, College of Health Sciences, Qatar University, Doha 2713, Qatar 4 Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Research Unit, Qatar University Health, Qatar University, Doha 2713, Qatar Abs tra c t Background: Bullying is a common violence in school and has become a major public health and global concern. Bullying influences mental health and is identified as a leading factor of depression. Therefore, this study aimed to identify bullying prevalence and its association toward psychological disturbances (stress, anxiety, and depression). Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted in three secondary schools in Kuantan. After obtaining consent from parents/guardians, participants were asked to answer a self-administered questionnaire, including School Climate Bullying Survey, Depression Anxiety Stress Questionnaire-21, Patient Depression Questionnaire, and Generalized Anxiety Disorder. Demographic data were self-reported. Data were analyzed using SPSS version 20.0, and chi-square and correlation tests were conducted for variables. Results: A total of 207 students were included in this study. Of respondents, 50.7% were boys and 49.3% girls, and the majority (92.8%) were Malays. Of students, 63.2% were involved in bullying problems through the school years, with verbal bullying as the highest (55.1%). Bullying is significantly associated with stress (p = 0.045), anxiety (p = 0.018), and depression (p = 0.012). Conclusions: School children in Kuantan continue to be involved in bullying. The current study supported that involvement with any bullying activity was associated with psychological disturbances including anxiety, stress, and depression. K e ywo rds : bullying, child, cross-sectional study, Malaysia, psychology

Determinants of Postnatal Care Service Utilization in Indonesia: A Secondary Analysis Using the Indonesian Health and Demographics Survey

2023-06-07T03:35:07Z

Title: Determinants of Postnatal Care Service Utilization in Indonesia: A Secondary Analysis Using the Indonesian Health and Demographics Survey Authors: Idris, Haerawati; Syafriyanti, Willyana Abstract: Determinants of Postnatal Care Service Utilization in Indonesia: A Secondary Analysis Using the Indonesian Health and Demographics Survey Haerawati Idris , Willyana Syafriyanti * Faculty of Public Health, Sriwijaya University, South Sumatera 30862, Indonesia Abs tra c t Background: The postnatal complication that occurs in the first week after childbirth is one of the causes of maternal death in Indonesia. However, it can be prevented with postnatal care (PNC). This study aims to analyze the determinants of PNC service utilization in Indonesia. Methods: This quantitative study employed a cross-sectional study design and used secondary data from the Indonesian Health and Demographics Survey of 2017. The sample consisted of 14,724 women aged 15–49 years. We assessed the predictors of PNC service utilization using multivariate logistic regression models. Results: About 78.4% of the respondents utilized PNC services. The factors that have a significant association with PNC service utilization include the following: college and secondary of level education, working status, high economic status, residence in the Java–Bali region, delivery assistance by a health worker, delivery by cesarean section, and complete antenatal care during pregnancy. Among these, residence in the Java–Bali region is the most dominant factor associated with PNC service utilization in Indonesia. Conclusions: The difference area is a key factor in PNC service utilization. Government efforts to improve PNC service utilization must consider the equitable distribution of health facilities and health workers throughout the country. K e ywo rds : female, Indonesia, postnatal care, pregnancy, service utilization