NSU Research Contributions
Title : Association between depressive symptoms of mothers and eating behaviors of school-going children in Urban Bangladesh: A cross-sectional study
Authors : Sharmin Sultana, Faisal Muhammad, ABM Alauddin Chowdhury, Tasmia Tasnim, Md. Imdadul Haque, Abul Hasan BakiBillah, Md. Kamrul Hossain, Sanjana Zaman, Mohammad Delwer Hossain Hawlader, and Moniruddin Chowdhury
| Journal Article Title: BMC Women's Health | Volume Number: 23 | Publication Year : 2023 |
| Index: other (SCIE-indexed international journal) | Ranking: Q2 | Publisher Name: Springer Nature (BMC) |
| Pages : 8 | ||
| Funding Source : None |
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Direct Sustainable Development Goals : SDG2 Zero Hunger SDG3 Good Health & Well-being |
Indirect Sustainable Development Goals : SDG5 Gender Equality SDG10 Reduced Inequality |
Sustainable Development Sub Goals : End all forms of malnutrition Reduce premature mortality from non-communicable diseases and promote mental health and well-being Achieve universal health coverage |
| Impact statement: This study reveals an alarmingly high prevalence (57.7%) of depressive symptoms among mothers of school-going children in Dhaka, identifying a significant link between maternal mental health and poor childhood nutrition. The research establishes that children of depressed mothers are significantly more likely to consume fewer fruits and vegetables, while interestingly showing a lower intake of fast food. By highlighting how maternal depression impairs the understanding of a child's nutritional needs and disrupts feeding patterns, these findings provide a vital mandate for integrating maternal mental health screenings and health education into national nutrition programs to protect the long-term growth and cognitive development of urban children. | Collaboration: Partner University | Keywords: Depressive symptoms, Mother, Eating behaviors, School-going children, Dhaka, Bangladesh |
