Severe acute malnutrition among children under the age of 5 years
This study found a high prevalence of SAM, exceeding the WHO target of reducing SAM to 5% by 2025. SAM was associated with younger age (6-24 months), HIV infection, TB, comorbidities and platelet count. Therefore, there is need to enhance strategies aimed at reducing SAM among young children, children living with HIV, TB and comorbidities, particularly by intensive treatment, continuing and strengthening nutrition services.
Authors
- Sepiso K. Masenga (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4376-5831)
- Benson M. Hamooya (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1385-0998)
- Chanda Kapoma (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6404-1686)
- Gift C. Chama (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0004-4161-1876)
- Lukundo Siame (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0002-4810-7352)
Institutions
- Mulungushi University (ZM)
Publication Details
- Journal
- PLoS ONE
- Published
- 2024-08-26
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0309122
- Citations
- 8
- Primary Topic
- Child Nutrition and Water Access
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 2.48