Synapse
⌘+K
Synapse
PulseExploreClubsResearchersJournals
Instagram
HomeClubsExplore
September 23, 2025East African Journal of Health and ScienceOpen Access

Dietary Practice and Nutrition Status of Under-5-Year-Old Orphans and Vulnerable Children in Isiolo County, Kenya

View Full Paper
Ask AI
Bookmark
Share

Authors

GQGabriel Dokata QalichaJMJoseph MuchiriWKWilly Kiboi

Discussion

Loading...

Member takes

Overview

Community-based analysis reveals malnutrition prevalence in orphans and vulnerable children, indicating dietary practices impact health.

Key Points

  • Malnutrition prevalence among orphans and vulnerable children was notably high at 40.2%, highlighting urgent health risks.
  • Statistical analysis showed sufficient feeding frequency significantly reduced malnutrition risk, suggesting dietary interventions are crucial.
  • Qualitative interviews identified barriers to good dietary practices, reinforcing the need for support and education in vulnerable communities.
  • Multivariate analysis linked dietary diversity with improved nutritional outcomes, underscoring the importance of varied diets for child health.

Cite This Study

Qalicha et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68d4758931b076d99fa6d08chttps://doi.org/10.37284/eajhs.8.2.3694
View Full Paper
Ask AI
Bookmark
Share