Malnutrition and associated factors in school-age children with sickle cell anemia

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Cross-sectional study finds malnutrition impacts 65.6% of children with sickle cell anemia, suggesting dietary needs.

Malnutrition prevalence is significant among children with sickle cell anemia, affecting 65.6% of participants.
Majority experience acute malnutrition and stunting, with advancing age noted as a risk factor.
Observational analysis identifies key factors like low PCV and systolic blood pressure associated with malnutrition.
Intervention with calorie-rich diets may help mitigate malnutrition in this vulnerable population.

Okoi-Obuli et al. (2025) studied this question.

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