Browsing by Author "Cordero-MacIntyre, Zaida"
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Item Anthropometric Measurements in Zambian Children(2006-01-01) Ormsby, Gail; Rivera, Maribet; Metgalchi, Shiva; Duran, Rebecca; Cordero-MacIntyre, ZaidaThe International Society for the Advancement of Kinanthropometry held its 9th International Conference in Thessaloniki, Greece in August 2004. The meeting was held in conjunction with the 2004 Pre-Olympic Congress, immediately prior to the XXVIII Olympic Games in Athens. These papers represent the current state of research and knowledge in kinanthropometry, and will be of particular interest to students and researchers in sport and exercise science, kinanthropometry, physical education and human sciences
Item Assessing Culturally-Bound Beliefs Related to Diarrheal Diseases among Rural Women, Chipata District, Zambia: Health Education Implications of a Pilot Study(2002-10-01) Cordero-MacIntyre, Zaida; Njoloma, Elizabeth; Waife, Ruth; Loh, Cindy; Ormsby, GailThis study of rural mothers and health workers in Eastern Zambia illustrates the use of traditional medicines in the treatment of common illnesses, and the seeking of services from traditional healers. It provides a better understanding of knowledge, beliefs, and practices in the field of traditional medicine, and explores the relationship of common cultural-bound beliefs (Thola, Chibele, Chibambala, Chisi, and Njisi) with feeding practices during pregnancy and early childhood related to diarrheal diseases. In addition, it identifies factors that influence a mother's choice about the use or avoidance of certain foods. This qualitative research process encourages a culturally sensitive community-based approach to creating appropriate health promotion messages and program activities.
Item Parasitic Infection among Young Children in Mwami Catchment Area, Chipata District, Eastern Zambia(2013-04-01) Cordero-MacIntyre, Zaida; Ormsby, Gail; Katuli, Sozina D.; Mukaire, Pamela E.Objective: To assess the prevalence of malaria and intestinal parasitic infections, as well as hemoglobin levels in a sample of children.
Methods: We screened for P. falciparum, Ascaris lumbricoides, helminthiasis, hookworms and hemoglobin levels from blood and stool samples collected among 138 children aged 2–7 years from five rural villages. Blood was obtained by finger prick or drawn from the arm. Blood slides were assessed using Field’s Stain A&B staining and screened with an electric microscope for malaria species identification. Fifty fields were examined on each slide. Grade of malaria parasitemia was reported based on the average number of parasites seen per field. Stool was examined using direct wet mount method and the formalin-ethyl acetate concentration method in the laboratory. Hemoglobin (Hb) levels were diagnosed using a hemoglobimeter. We used Pearson correlation to compare Hb level to malaria status.
Results: Of this study population, 52.8% tested positive for malaria; all cases were identified to be caused by P. falciparum. The mean level of hemoglobin was 10.0 ± =1.3 mg/dl. Pearson correlation comparing Hb level to malaria status was not significant (–0.068). Hookworm infection was found in less than 5%; Ascaris lumbricoides was found in only 2% of the children.
Conclusion: Over half of the children tested positive for malaria. Findings for helminthiasis were lower than expected.
Item Parents Education and Children Nutritional Status Aged 2 to 5 in Zambia(2014-04-01) Cordero-MacIntyre, Zaida; Ormsby, Gail; Beeson, Lawrence; Katuli, Sozina D.; Alalaq, HassanBackground: The aim of this study is to evaluate the independent association of parental education on the nutritional status of the children using anthropometric measurements and body composition tools.
Method: The WHO standardized age and sex-specific growth reference was used to calculate height for age Z-scores (HAZ), weight for age Z-scores (WAZ) and weight for height Z-scores (WHZ). Percent body fat was calculated using the equation developed by Lohman for skinfold. Logistic regression was used to evaluate the relationships of parent’s education and the prevalence for stunting controlled for family size.
Results: 77 children were assessed (M=32, F=45) of whom 45(58.4%) were stunted expressed by HAZ
Conclusion: Our results indicate that more than half of the children are stunted indicating chronic malnutrition. This may be a reflection of chronic food shortage or poverty which may affect food intake by the children. Parent’s education seems to be insignificant strategy to improving children’s nutrition in Zambia. Further studies are needed to assess other health problems in the area.