Vol. 5 No. 3 (2022): Pakistan Journal of International Affairs
Articles

ASSESS THE IMPACT OF CHILDHOOD NUTRITIONAL STATUS: A CASE STUDY OF DISTRICT KOHLU BALOCHISTAN

Published 2022-12-25

Abstract

In order to assess the impact of childhood nutritional status this research was carried out in district Kohlu Balochistan. Cross-sectional study was carried out. 700 sample sizes were selected among them 313 were males and 387 females respectively. Field survey technique was used. Raw information was thus coded, edited, and installed into SPSS version 22.0. Descriptive analysis was used. Results show that more than half (56%) of the children were female. Majority (70%) of the children belonged from 6-24 months. While, most 30% of the children belonged from 25-59 months. Most 15% of fathers and (49%) of mothers were illiterate. While, 42% of fathers and (33%) of mothers have a primary level of education. Fraction numbers 11% of fathers and only (3%) of mothers hold a high level of education at a formal institution. Majority (65%) of the children having poorer appetite status. More than half (57%) of the children did not lose their body weight. Majority (67%) of the children having chronic diseases at district level. Vast majority (90%) of the children vaccinated at district level. Based on achieved outcomes this research recommended that both public and private sectors related with nutrition management should start the Effective Nutrition Program at district level for children. Beneficial health facilities should be provided at tehsil level.