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ArticlePublic health nutrition2023

Prevalence and determinants of goitre among children of South Kordofan state, Sudan, 2021: an urgent need for effective implementation of universal salt iodisation.

Azza Elfadil Abdalla, Anfal Mahmoud Altahir, Elfatih A Hasabo, Salma Salah Alrawa, Amna Mutasim Elazrag, Hayat Abdoallah Ahmed, Hiba Abubakr Ali, Ibrahim Mysara Abdelrazig, Mohamed Yaser Ahmed, Mohamed Alsiddig Alagib and 5 more

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Azza Elfadil AbdallaKhartoum Medical Student's Association, Faculty of Medicine, University of Khartoum, Khartoum, Sudan.
Anfal Mahmoud AltahirKhartoum Medical Student's Association, Faculty of Medicine, University of Khartoum, Khartoum, Sudan.
Elfatih A HasaboKhartoum Medical Student's Association, Faculty of Medicine, University of Khartoum, Khartoum, Sudan.ORCID 0000-0001-9727-8620
Salma Salah AlrawaKhartoum Medical Student's Association, Faculty of Medicine, University of Khartoum, Khartoum, Sudan.
Amna Mutasim ElazragKhartoum Medical Student's Association, Faculty of Medicine, University of Khartoum, Khartoum, Sudan.
Hayat Abdoallah AhmedKhartoum Medical Student's Association, Faculty of Medicine, University of Khartoum, Khartoum, Sudan.
Hiba Abubakr AliKhartoum Medical Student's Association, Faculty of Medicine, University of Khartoum, Khartoum, Sudan.
Ibrahim Mysara AbdelrazigKhartoum Medical Student's Association, Faculty of Medicine, University of Khartoum, Khartoum, Sudan.
Mohamed Yaser AhmedKhartoum Medical Student's Association, Faculty of Medicine, University of Khartoum, Khartoum, Sudan.
Mohamed Alsiddig AlagibKhartoum Medical Student's Association, Faculty of Medicine, University of Khartoum, Khartoum, Sudan.
Musab Mohammed SiddigKhartoum Medical Student's Association, Faculty of Medicine, University of Khartoum, Khartoum, Sudan.
Rofida Salah AsmallyKhartoum Medical Student's Association, Faculty of Medicine, University of Khartoum, Khartoum, Sudan.
Salma Mohamed MohamedelrasheedKhartoum Medical Student's Association, Faculty of Medicine, University of Khartoum, Khartoum, Sudan.
Walaa Abdulgadir ElnaiemKhartoum Medical Student's Association, Faculty of Medicine, University of Khartoum, Khartoum, Sudan.
Elfatih Mohammed MalikCommunity Medicine Department, Faculty of Medicine, University of Khartoum, Khartoum, Sudan.

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Abstract

objectiveThis study aimed to determine the prevalence and determinants of goitre among children aged 6-12 years at South Kordofan state.

designThis was a cross-sectional facility-based study.

settingThe study was conducted in twenty villages of South Kordofan state during a medical mission.

participantsAll 575 school-age children (6-12 years) who attended the medical day were examined for clinical assessment of goitre.

resultsThe 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;

conclusionEven 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.

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GoiterIodineChildCross-Sectional StudiesFemaleHumansPrevalenceSodium Chloride, DietarySudanIodineiodized saltSodium Chloride, DietaryGoitreiodine deficiency disordersSudanuniversal salt iodisation

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