Effect of sociol-economical conditions on mortality rate of under 5 years children, Khuzestan- Iran (2009)

Autor: Mohseni RA, Pakzad H
Jazyk: perština
Rok vydání: 2012
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Zdroj: مجله دانشگاه علوم پزشکی گرگان, Vol 14, Iss 3, Pp 121-128 (2012)
Druh dokumentu: article
ISSN: 1562-4765
2008-4080
Popis: Background and Objective: The child mortality is a index of development and plays an important role in determination of population growth. This study was done to determine the effect of sociol-economical conditions on mortality rate of under 5 years children, Khuzestan- Iran. Materials and Methods: This descriptive study was done on 372 women aged. 20-48 years with at least one child under 5 years whome were admitted to the health centers in urban and rural area of gotvand town in Khuzestan province, Iran during 2004. Individuals questionnaires included variables such as mortality, demographic, economic and social index were completed for each subject. Data were analyzed using SPSS-17, ANOVA, Chi-Square and Pearson’s correlation coefficient tests. Results: Providing maternal health care during pregnancy and up-grading occupational status of parents significantly reduced child mortality rate (P35 years (P
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