THE IMPACT OF WORKING MOTHER'S ON THE NUTRITIONAL STATUS OF CHILDREN AGED 4-24 MONTHS IN KHARTOUM STATE
Hafsa Awad Elsafi*
Abstract
Objective: To assess the impact of work of mothers on the nutritional
status of children aged 4-24 months in Khartoum state. Methodology:
The study sample were 100 working and 100 non-working mothers
who have children aged between 4-24 months. In the current study
working mothers means women who are employed outside the home.
Results: The study found that (68%) of the children of working
mothers are normal weight, while (61%) of the children of nonworking
mothers are moderate malnutrition. Conclusion: Work of
mother might be positive factors effect on nutrition status among children of Sudanese
women.
Keywords: Working Mothers, Nutritional Status, Children.
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