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THE PERCEPTION OF PARENTS TOWARDS MALNUTRITION

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ABSTRACT

The study aimed at examining the perception of parents towards malnutrition using parents attending Gongi clinic Maiduguri local government Area of  Borno State as case study. three significant research objectives were formulated to guild the study. The study adopted the survey research design. In determining the population of the study, the researcher selected parents attending Gongi clinic in Maiduguri local government Area of  Borno State. The convenient sampling method was adopted in determining the sample size. Hence, the researcher conveniently selected 75 parents who attended Gongi clinic as sample size. A total of 75 questionnaires were administered to the respondents, while only 50 were validated. Data gather were analyzed using simple percentages and mean scores. The result of the findings shows that the causes of malnutrition in growing children is surrounded by lack of health food, inappropriate dietary choices, parental low income, and food insecurity. The study further revealed that malnutrition affects the growth and development of children in various ways which include; growth failure and stunting, delayed sexual development, reduced muscle mass and strength, impaired intellectual development, and reduced immune system ability to fight infection. Based on the findings, it was recommended that educators, both formal and non-formal, are required to assist people, particularly women in achieving and ensuring good nutrition.  Tackling malnutrition often require the contribution of professionals in economics, social  development, politics, government, the labour movement and many other spheres.

 

 




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