Morbidity Status of Children Aged 7 to 13 Years in an Urban Slum
Journal Title: Journal of Medical Science And clinical Research - Year 2015, Vol 3, Issue 1
Abstract
Research Question: What is the morbidity status of children aged 7 to 13 years in an urban slum, a typically underserved group? Objectives: 1. To study some epidemiological factors like socio-economic status, education of parents, personal hygiene etc. related to the health of the children in the 7 to 13 years age group. 2. To identify the nature and magnitude of various morbid conditions prevalent among children aged 7 to 13 years in an urban slum and to study their association with epidemiological factors. Study design: Population based descriptive cross sectional study. Participants: Children aged from 7 to 13 years of aged in an urban slum Statistical Analysis: Pearson’s Chi-square Test of significance between proportions was used to evaluate associations. Results: Diarrhoeal disease Skin disorders, Dental disorder Upper respiratory tract infection (URTI) and Worm infestation were commonly encountered morbid conditions Our study finding suggest a strong bond of association of parental factors such as fathers and mothers education and socio economic condition poor outcome in children.
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Sankhe Lalit R
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