Articles Vol. 67 No. 8 28/08/2026

PREVALENCE OF STUNTING AMONG CHILDREN IN PHIENG LUONG COMMUNE, BAC ME DISTRICT, HA GIANG PROVINCE AND ASSOCIATED FACTORS

Nguyen Thi Hien1,2, Bui Thi Chung3,4, Dinh Thi Phuong Linh3,4, Ngo Thi Da Thao3,4, Truong Tuyet Mai5,6, Nguyen Thi Xuan Huong7,8
1 Department of Family Medicine, University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Thai Nguyen University
2 Bộ môn Y học gia đình, Trường Đại học Y Dược, Đại học Thái Nguyên
3 Vinmec Times City International General Hospital
4 Bệnh viện Đa khoa Quốc tế Vinmec Times City, Vinmec Healthcare System
5 National Institute of Nutrition
6 Viện Dinh dưỡng Quốc gia
7 Department of Pediatrics, University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Thai Nguyen University
8 Bộ môn Nhi, Trường Đại học Y Dược, Đại học Thái Nguyên
DOI: 10.52163/yhc.v67i8.6318
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Malnutrition, stunting, children under five years of age, associated factors, prevalence.
Abstract

Objective: To analyze the prevalence of stunting and associated factors among children in Phieng Luong commune, Bac Me district, Ha Giang province.

Subjects and methods: A cross-sectional descriptive study was conducted among 214 children under five years of age in Phieng Luong commune, Bac Me district, Ha Giang province.

Results: The mean age of the children was 27.8 ± 16.3 months. The prevalence of stunting was 65.4%, of which 28.0% were classified as severe stunting. Children whose mothers were shorter than 150 cm, had an educational level below high school, belonged to families with three or more children, or whose mothers had inadequate knowledge of child feeding and care had significantly higher rates of stunting than their counterparts (p < 0.05). Multivariable analysis identified maternal height below 150 cm as an independent factor associated with stunting.

Conclusion: The prevalence of stunting among children in the study area remains alarmingly high. Maternal height below 150 cm was identified as an independent factor associated with stunting. Maternal education level and knowledge of child feeding and care play important roles in improving children's nutritional status

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