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ArticleBMC pediatrics2025

Risk factors for acute respiratory infection among children in Yemen: a hospital based matched case-control study.

Mansour Abdu Al-Taj, Rawan Essam AlKhulidy, Shatha Saif Alomary, Elham Abdullah Hablh, Abdulwahed Sanad, Kadija Thabet Yahya, Naseem Abdulghani Al-Gounaid, Mona Abdulghani Al-Gounaid, Eman Ahmed Badr, Sadiq Abbass Sadiq and 1 more

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Mansour Abdu Al-TajDepartment of Community Medicine, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Sana'a University, Sana'a, Yemen. taj.fsis@gmail.com.
Rawan Essam AlKhulidyFaculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Sana'a University, Mudbah Street, Sana'a, Yemen.
Shatha Saif AlomaryFaculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Sana'a University, Mudbah Street, Sana'a, Yemen.
Elham Abdullah HablhFaculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Sana'a University, Mudbah Street, Sana'a, Yemen.
Abdulwahed SanadFaculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Sana'a University, Mudbah Street, Sana'a, Yemen.
Kadija Thabet YahyaFaculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Sana'a University, Mudbah Street, Sana'a, Yemen.
Naseem Abdulghani Al-GounaidFaculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Sana'a University, Mudbah Street, Sana'a, Yemen.
Mona Abdulghani Al-GounaidFaculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Sana'a University, Mudbah Street, Sana'a, Yemen.
Eman Ahmed BadrFaculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Sana'a University, Mudbah Street, Sana'a, Yemen.
Sadiq Abbass SadiqFaculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Sana'a University, Mudbah Street, Sana'a, Yemen.
Ali Ammar AldooriFaculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Sana'a University, Mudbah Street, Sana'a, Yemen.

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backgroundFood insecurity is a growing public health problem, particularly in conflict-affected areas where households face multiple challenges that restrict their accessibility to food and other necessities. It can result in serious health issues and increased mortality, especially among vulnerable groups such as children.

objectiveThis study aims to assess the effect of household food insecurity on the development of acute respiratory infections (ARIs) among children aged 6-23 months and determine the other factors associated with ARI in this age group.

methodsA matched case-control study was carried out in three public hospitals in Sana'a city between March and May 2022. A total of 151 children presented to the three hospitals diagnosed with ARI (cases) and 302 children who presented to the same hospitals with non-ARI diagnoses were included in the study and matched by sex and age ± two months. Conditional logistic regression analysis was performed to determine the crude odds ratio (COR) and adjusted odds ratio (AOR).

resultsAmong cases, 63.6% (96/151) of households were food insecure compared to 40.7% (123/302) of the controls. Household food insecurity was a strong predictor of ARI in children (AOR 1.72, 95% confidence interval (CI) 1.10-2.70; p = 0.017). Children living in rented accommodation (AOR 2.29, 95% CI 1.40-3.74; p < 0.001) and those with relatives who smoked (AOR 1.84, 95% CI 1.17-2.90; p = 0.008) had a higher likelihood of having ARIs compared to those in non-rented dwellings and where no relatives smoked, respectively. Parental characteristics, source of water, and source of cooking fuel were not associated with ARI.

conclusionTo reduce the burden of ARI among young children, it is important to prioritize the design and implementation of multi-sectoral community interventions. These interventions should include the initiation of income-generating programs aimed at alleviating household food insecurity, as well as health education campaigns to raise community awareness about the health risks associated with smoking.

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Food InsecurityRespiratory Tract InfectionsAcute DiseaseCase-Control StudiesFemaleHumansInfantMaleRisk FactorsYemenAcute respiratory infectionChildrenHousehold food insecurityRisk factors

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