Articles Vol. 67 No. CĐ7-Trường ĐH Y Dược Hải Phòng 06/07/2026

PREVALENCE OF WASTING AND ASSOCIATED FACTORS AMONG CHILDREN AGED 6–59 MONTHS WITH PNEUMONIA AT HAI PHONG CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL, 2025–2026

Nguyen Doan Phong1,2, Dang Viet Linh3,4, Dang Van Chuc1,2
1 Hai Phong University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Hai Phong, Vietnam
2 Trường Đại học Y Dược Hải Phòng
3 Hai Phong Children's Hospital, Hai Phong, Viet Nam
4 Bệnh viện Nhi Hải Phòng
DOI: 10.52163/yhc.v67iCD7.5582
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Keywords
Wasting; Pneumonia; Children aged 6–59 months; Malnutrition.
Abstract

Background: Wasting is common among children with pneumonia and may worsen disease progression.
Objectives: To describe the prevalence of wasting and identify associated factors among children aged 6–59 months with pneumonia.
Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted among 590 children aged 6–59 months with pneumonia at Hai Phong Children’s Hospital from March 1, 2025 to February 28, 2026. Wasting was defined according to WHO criteria as a weight-for-height Z-score < −2 SD. Multivariable logistic regression was used to identify factors independently associated with wasting.

Results: The prevalence of wasting was 10.3%. Factors independently associated with wasting included CRP ≥10 mg/L, anemia, history of COVID-19, early weaning, and maternal education level ≤ high school.
Conclusions: Wasting remains common among children aged 6–59 months with pneumonia. Early nutritional assessment and intervention should be integrated into the management of children with pneumonia.

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