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Abstract：
Despite the great steadfastness that Syria has achieved in the face of more than a decade of stifling crisis followed by the global COVID-19 pandemic, the heavy impacts of these long rough years are certain and crucial on the health and nutrition levels, specially on vulnerable groups like women and children. Moreover, the lack of research and data on health and nutritional status of children within Syria makes it very difficult to draw conclusions and act effectively. The purpose of the current study was to evaluate growth development and give an insight about the public health awareness and nutritional practices among Syrian primary schools children.
A cross-sectional study was conducted among private and public primary schools\' students aged 6 to 9 years old in Homs governorate in January to April 2021, anthropometric measures were taken and data assessment of socioeconomic background, nutritional practices, and health awareness was achieved by conducting two surveys answered by parents and students.
We defined the total prevalence of obesity (11.8%), underweight (5.6%) and stunting (13.8%), with a significant increased in underweight and stunting prevalence ,(9%, 21.6%) respectively, among public schools\' students compared to private schools\' students. Differences in nutritional practices and health awareness were recorded between public and private schools\' students under socioeconomic impact.
This study contributes to evaluate the burden of crisis and COVID-19 pandemic on Syrian children growth and health practices in Syria. Improving health awareness and nutritional support among Syrian families to help children meet their growth needs is recommended. Moreover, additional research should be conducted to evaluate micro-nutrients deficiencies and provide appropriate medical support effectively.
A cross-sectional study was conducted among private and public primary schools\' students aged 6 to 9 years old in Homs governorate in January to April 2021, anthropometric measures were taken and data assessment of socioeconomic background, nutritional practices, and health awareness was achieved by conducting two surveys answered by parents and students.
We defined the total prevalence of obesity (11.8%), underweight (5.6%) and stunting (13.8%), with a significant increased in underweight and stunting prevalence ,(9%, 21.6%) respectively, among public schools\' students compared to private schools\' students. Differences in nutritional practices and health awareness were recorded between public and private schools\' students under socioeconomic impact.
This study contributes to evaluate the burden of crisis and COVID-19 pandemic on Syrian children growth and health practices in Syria. Improving health awareness and nutritional support among Syrian families to help children meet their growth needs is recommended. Moreover, additional research should be conducted to evaluate micro-nutrients deficiencies and provide appropriate medical support effectively.
摘要：
背景：尽管叙利亚在面对全球COVID-19大流行之后的十多年令人窒息的危机时取得了极大的坚定，这些漫长的艰难岁月对健康和营养水平的严重影响是肯定和至关重要的，特别是妇女和儿童等弱势群体。此外，由于缺乏关于叙利亚境内儿童健康和营养状况的研究和数据，因此很难得出结论并采取有效行动。本研究的目的是评估生长发育，并对叙利亚小学儿童的公共卫生意识和营养习惯进行深入了解。
方法：2021年1月至4月，在霍姆斯省6至9岁的私立和公立小学学生中进行了一项横断面研究，采取了人体测量措施，并对社会经济背景进行了数据评估。营养做法，通过进行父母和学生回答的两项调查，实现了健康意识。
结果：我们定义了肥胖的总患病率（11.8%），体重不足(5.6%)和发育迟缓(13.8%)，体重不足和发育迟缓的患病率显着增加，(9%,分别为21.6%），在公立学校的学生与私立学校的学生相比。在社会经济影响下，公立和私立学校学生在营养习惯和健康意识方面存在差异。
结论：这项研究有助于评估危机和COVID-19大流行对叙利亚儿童成长和叙利亚卫生习惯的负担。建议提高叙利亚家庭的健康意识和营养支持，以帮助儿童满足其成长需求。此外，应进行更多研究以评估微量营养素缺乏并有效提供适当的医疗支持。
方法：2021年1月至4月，在霍姆斯省6至9岁的私立和公立小学学生中进行了一项横断面研究，采取了人体测量措施，并对社会经济背景进行了数据评估。营养做法，通过进行父母和学生回答的两项调查，实现了健康意识。
结果：我们定义了肥胖的总患病率（11.8%），体重不足(5.6%)和发育迟缓(13.8%)，体重不足和发育迟缓的患病率显着增加，(9%,分别为21.6%），在公立学校的学生与私立学校的学生相比。在社会经济影响下，公立和私立学校学生在营养习惯和健康意识方面存在差异。
结论：这项研究有助于评估危机和COVID-19大流行对叙利亚儿童成长和叙利亚卫生习惯的负担。建议提高叙利亚家庭的健康意识和营养支持，以帮助儿童满足其成长需求。此外，应进行更多研究以评估微量营养素缺乏并有效提供适当的医疗支持。
