Picky Eating among Preschool Age Children in Baghdad Province
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Background: Picky eating is a common problem among children and estimated to be quite high in the preschool age with nearly 14-50% were identified as picky eaters by their parents or caregivers. Picky eating among preschool children in its current available concept is relatively new issue and is understudied worldwide especially in developing countries However, mother's knowledge plays an important role in the nutritional status of their preschool children. As a result, the prevalence of picky eating among preschool children is expected to be high, resulting in a significant impact on growth, development and future health status of individuals and the community as a whole.
Objective: To determine the prevalence of picky eating among preschool children.
Methodology: A descriptive cross-sectional study conducted among 1002 preschool children (one to 5 years old) attending kindergarten in both sides of Baghdad City (Al-Karkh & Al-Russafa) chosen by a randomized multi-stage cluster sampling method. The researcher interviewed children mothers by taking full history according to questionnaire. Questionnaire was prepared in three parts covering the socio-demographic data, enquiring about children eating habits, and behavior of the parents in assist eating using facilities. The data collection has been achieved in a period between 1st of November 2021 till 31st of March 2022.
Result: Results revealed a prevalence of picky child of 57.5%, and those who were picky sometimes of 17.1%.
Conclusion: Picky eating behavior is a prevalent problem in pre-school children requiring a comprehensive program for parents, caregiver, and community to be aware of this eating behavior among their children with including the topic of picky eating behavior as main section in the curriculum of medical, nursery, and psychology colleges to raise medical care provider awareness about it.
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