Prevalence and determinants of goitre among children of South Kordofan state, Sudan, 2021

An urgent need for effective implementation of universal salt iodisation

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ID15092558
AuthorsAzza Elfadil Abdalla (University of Khartoum, corresponding author), Anfal M Altahir (0000-0001-9476-7752, University of Khartoum), Elfatih A Hasabo (0000-0001-9727-8620, University Hospital Galway), Salma S Alrawa (0000-0001-8363-142X, University of Khartoum), Amna Mutasim Elazrag, Amna Elazrag (0000-0003-3524-7495, University of Khartoum), Hayat Abdoallah Ahmed (University of Khartoum), Hiba Abubakr Ali, Hiba Ali (University of Khartoum), Ibrahim Mysara Abdelrazig (University of Khartoum), Mohamed Yaser Ahmed (University of Khartoum), Mohamed Alsiddig Alagib (University of Khartoum), Musab Mohammed Siddig, Musab Siddig (University of Khartoum), Rofida Salah Asmally, Rofida Asmally (University of Khartoum), Salma Mohamed Mohamedelrasheed (University of Khartoum), Walaa Abdulgadir Elnaiem, Walaa Elnaiem (0000-0002-4852-4730, University of Khartoum), Elfatih M Malik (0000-0002-8071-8092, University of Khartoum)
Year2024
Volume27
Issue1
Pagese18-e18
Publication date2024-01-01
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenuePublic Health Nutrition (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 1368-9800 • E-ISSN: 1475-2727
PublisherCambridge University Press (CUP) (PUBLISHER)
DOI10.1017/s1368980023002744
PMID38095122
OpenAlexW4389737407
LanguageEN
References cited22

Objective: This study aimed to determine the prevalence and determinants of goitre among children aged 6–12 years at South Kordofan state. Design: This was a cross-sectional facility-based study. Setting: The study was conducted in twenty villages of South Kordofan state during a medical mission. Participants: All 575 school-age children (6–12 years) who attended the medical day were examined for clinical assessment of goitre. Results: The prevalence of goitre among children of South Kordofan was 42·8 % (grade 1: 15·7 %, grade 2: 27·1 %). Only 24·2 % of caregivers reported using iodised salt. Mothers working as farmers (OR: 3·209, CI 95 % 1·437, 7·167; P = 0·004) and children of Darforian tribes (OR: 21·799, CI 95 % 2·566, 185·226; P = 0·005) were found to be significantly associated with higher prevalence of goitre among children. This contrasts with children of African tribes, where they were found to have less goitre prevalence (OR: 0·432, CI 95 % 0·213, 0·875; P = 0·02). Iodised salt utilisation (OR = 0·523, CI 95 % 0·320, 0·854; P = 0·01) was found associated with a lower prevalence of goitre. Conclusion: Even though National Iodine Deficiency Disorders control programs were initiated in Sudan more than 25 years ago, the prevalence of goitre among children in South Kordofan state was alarming (42·8 %). Efforts to improve access to iodised salt, increase utilisation and raise awareness are urgently needed

Cross-sectional study · Endemic goitre · Environmental health · Goiter · Iodine deficiency · Iodised salt · Thyroid · Medicine · Thyroid and Parathyroid Surgery · Thyroid Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment · Thyroid Disorders and Treatments · Internal Medicine · Pediatrics

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