World Journal of
Pharmaceutical and Life Sciences

TO ASSESS THE EFFECTIVENESS OF NURSE-LED NUTRITIONAL INTERVENTIONS ON SELECTED NUTRITIONAL PARAMETERS IN MALNOURISHED CHILDREN IN SELECTED COMMUNITY AREAS AT BENGALURU

Veronica Sari*, Ms. Anu Manuel and Dr. Hemalatha R.

ABSTRACT

Background and objectives: Malnutrition continues to be a significant public health and development concern in developing countries and the world. It is the most widespread condition affecting the health of children. Therefore, the present study aims to assess the effectiveness of Nurse-led nutritional interventions on selected nutritional parameters in malnourished children in selected community areas at Bengaluru. Methods: A quasi- experimental pretest-posttest research design, with purposive sampling method was used. Data was collected from 90 children using structured interview schedule and observation. The Nurse-led interventions was implemented and post test was conducted after 30 days for both groups to find the effectiveness. Results: Majority of the children were from 1-3 years were 1st born, Hindus, belongs to nuclear family, have 1 sibling, completed primary education, occupation being unemployed, monthly income below Rs. 3000, mostly are nonvegetarian with 3 times/day meals and no history of any recent hospitalization. Majority of the children were mildly malnourished in both groups. Regarding effectiveness of Nutritional interventions, the status of malnutrition of both groups was 100% and 80% and it was significant at 5% level. Analysis of sociodemographic variables showed significant association with the employment status of the mother with selected Nutritional parameters of children. Interpretation and Conclusion: The result has proved that nurse led nutritional intervention was effective in improving and promoting nutritional parameters such as height and weight.

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