Malnutrition Among Children (0 – 5 Years) in Uyo Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria

Authors

  • Eteng Ikpi Etobe Department of Sociology, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Calabar, Calabar, Nigeria https://orcid.org/0009-0002-9480-3295
  • Promise Akunna John-Okpa Department of General Studies, Federal Polytechnic Ukana, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria https://orcid.org/0009-0005-9237-5743
  • Utibe E. I. Etobe Medical Social Services Department, University of Calabar Teaching Hospital, Calabar, Nigeria

Keywords:

Malnutrition, Family Size, Dietary patterns, Maternal mortality, Trafficking of children, Health care delivery, Sexual behaviours, health care services utilization, Nigeria

Abstract

This study investigated child malnutrition (ages 0–5) in the study area, focusing on the factors contributing to malnutrition. The study used research questions and two null hypotheses, guided by the biopsychosocial model as the theoretical framework. Both primary and secondary data were collected, with a simple random sampling technique used to distribute 400 questionnaires. Data analysis was conducted using the chi-square statistical tool. The findings identified factors such as family size and dietary patterns, particularly among low-income families, as significant contributors to child malnutrition. The study recommended community programs to promote smaller family sizes, healthy cultural practices, and proper infant feeding as crucial for child development.

 

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Published

2025-05-01

How to Cite

Etobe, E. I., John-Okpa, P. A., & Etobe, U. E. I. (2025). Malnutrition Among Children (0 – 5 Years) in Uyo Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria. Journal of Public Administration, Policy and Governance Research, 3(2), 34–40. Retrieved from https://jpapgr.com/index.php/research/article/view/196

Issue

Vol. 3 No. 2 (2025): Journal of Public Administration, Policy and Governance Research (JPAPGR)

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