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World J Clin Pediatr. Jun 9, 2026; 15(2): 118127
Published online Jun 9, 2026. doi: 10.5409/wjcp.v15.i2.118127
Published online Jun 9, 2026. doi: 10.5409/wjcp.v15.i2.118127
Table 3 Association between malnutrition and socio-demographic characteristics among children with heart disease, n (%)
| Normal nutrition (n = 36) | Malnutrition (n = 34) | χ2 | P value | |
| Age group (years) | ||||
| 7-9 | 12 (48.0) | 13 (52.0) | ||
| 10-12 | 15 (51.7) | 14 (48.3) | 0.268 | 0.875 |
| 13-16 | 9 (56.2) | 7 (43.8) | ||
| Sex | ||||
| Female | 14 (42.4) | 19 (57.6) | 2.026 | 0.155 |
| Male | 22 (59.5) | 15 (40.5) | ||
| Social economic status | ||||
| Lower | 10 (47.6) | 11 (52.4) | 0.282 | 0.869 |
| Middle | 23 (52.3) | 21 (47.7) | ||
| Upper | 3 (60.0) | 2 (40.0) | ||
| Living with parent | ||||
| Yes | 31 (49.2) | 32 (50.8) | 1.245 | 0.264 |
| No | 5 (71.4) | 2 (28.6) | ||
| Previous abuse | ||||
| Yes | 2 (25.0) | 6 (75.0) | 2.526 | 0.112 |
| No | 34 (54.8) | 28 (45.2) |
- Citation: Animasahun AB, Ransome-Kuti O, Soyele E, Animasahun GA, Ubuane P, Ariyibi A, Hughes-Darden C, Njokanma OF. Nutritional status of children with heart disease attending outpatient clinic at a tertiary health center in Lagos. World J Clin Pediatr 2026; 15(2): 118127
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/2219-2808/full/v15/i2/118127.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.5409/wjcp.v15.i2.118127