| Autor: |
S., Ganesh Kumar, Majumdar, Anindo, Kumar, Veera, Naik, Bijay Nanda, Selvaraj, Kalaiselvi, Balajee, Karthik |
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Journal of Natural Science, Biology & Medicine; Jan2015, Vol. 6 Issue 1, p3-6, 4p |
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Introduction: The incidence of Acute respiratory infections (ARI) is high among under-fi ve children, especially in developing countries. However, the data on ARI from rural and urban areas in India are scarce. Objective: To estimate the prevalence of ARI and selected associated factors among under-five children. Materials and Methods: A community-based cross-sectional study was conducted in urban and rural areas of Puducherry, India. Data were collected from 509 parents of under-fi ve children regarding ARI incidence along with socio-demographic and selected associated factors. Results: Overall prevalence of ARI was observed to be 59.1%, with prevalence in urban and rural areas being 63.7% and 53.7%, respectively. Bivariate analysis indicated that overcrowding, place of residence, and mother's education were signifi cantly associated with ARI. Multiple logistic regression analysis suggested that presence of overcrowding (adjusted odds ratio [AOR] = 1.492), urban residence (AOR = 2.329), and second birth order (AOR = 0.371) were signifi cant predictors of ARI. Conclusion: The prevalence of ARI is high, particularly in urban areas. Improvement of living conditions may help in reduction of burden of ARI in the community. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
| Databáze: |
Complementary Index |
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