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A Multilevel Analysis of Factors Associated with Malnutrition among Tribal Children in India: Evidence from National Family Health Survey 2015-16

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  • Pradeep Kumar

    (International Institute for Population Sciences)

  • Harshal Sonekar

    (ICMR-National Institute of Epidemiology)

  • Adrita Banerjee

    (International Institute for Population Sciences)

  • Nuzrath Jahan

    (ICMR-National Institute of Epidemiology)

Abstract

Health and the related problems are very much interlinked with the socio-economic conditions of the community, particularly the tribes who are living in the remote and inaccessible areas where health care and development services of the government are not available. This study aims to examine child malnutrition among tribal children in India. The study uses data from the fourth round of National Family Health Survey. Bivariate and multilevel analyses have been used to fulfil the objectives of the study. Results reveal that overall prevalence of stunting, wasting and underweight among tribal children under three years of age was 41%, 30% and 43% respectively. Child age, sex, size at birth, age of the women at first birth and their education, duration of breastfeeding, religion, and wealth index are significantly associated with malnutrition among tribal children. The chances of stunting are more among tribal families with two or more children. On the other hand, the likelihood of underweight is more likely among tribal children who are suffering from diarrhoea and fever. Community variables like the place of residence, community education, and community wealth have a significant positive effect on stunting, wasting, and underweight, respectively. Therefore, the study recommended implementation of policies specific to the tribal population through improving individual as well as community-level education to ensure the reduction in malnourishment among tribal children in India. Moreover services provided by the government should be made accessible to this vulnerable group.

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  • Pradeep Kumar & Harshal Sonekar & Adrita Banerjee & Nuzrath Jahan, 2021. "A Multilevel Analysis of Factors Associated with Malnutrition among Tribal Children in India: Evidence from National Family Health Survey 2015-16," Child Indicators Research, Springer;The International Society of Child Indicators (ISCI), vol. 14(4), pages 1547-1569, August.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:chinre:v:14:y:2021:i:4:d:10.1007_s12187-021-09812-5
    DOI: 10.1007/s12187-021-09812-5
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