Investigating the relation of Household Food Security Status and some Socio-economic factors with children Intelligence Quotient in 2016 - Mashhad-Iran

Abstract

Investigating the relation of Household Food Security Status and some
Socio-economic factors with children Intelligence Quotient in 2016 - Mashhad-Iran
Abstract
Introduction: Food insecurity is one of the categories that has a serious
impact on nutritional status. Intelligence quotient is an indicator of one's
efficacy. Yet, limited studies have been conducted about food security
status and socioeconomic factors associated with children's Intelligence
quotient (IQ). The current study aimed to investigate the relationship of
household food security status and some socioeconomic factors with
children Intelligence quotient (IQ) in Mashhad.
Materials&Methods: In this descriptive cross-sectional study, 18-item
USDA food security questionnaire, 200 children in the food secure group
and 200 children in the food insecure group were included. The members
of each group were matched 1 to 1 in terms of age and
gender..Children’s age group was 4-6 years old, 18-item Food Security
(USDA) and General information Questionnaires were completed
through interview with mothers. The relationship between qualitative
and quantitative variables with Intelligence quotient (IQ) was determined
by Chi-square, T-independent and one-way ANOVA.
Results: The mean scores of verbal, performance and total IQs in food
insecure group without hunger were respectively 98.75±13.24,
102.94±12.96 and 100.84±11.04, which were lower than mean of
children's IQ in the food secure group (p<0.05). Also, there were
significant differences between two groups in variables of head of
household's occupation, mother's occupation, level of father's education,
level of mother's education, the status of housing ownership and the
economic situation.
Conclusion: Food security is effective on Intelligence quotient (IQ)
through its impact on nutrition and as a stress factor that affects the
entire family.

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Medical Journal of Mashhad
University of Medical Sciences
Vol. 60, No.5 P: 691-700
Nov-Dec 2017
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   
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        
         
      
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       

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 IQ   
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  
   
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        
     
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      
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      
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         
          
        
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   
       
       

 -
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         

       
-


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
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          

         
       
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    
         
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       
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      
    
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   
      
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     
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     
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 " ""
"      
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          
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        
   
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 Spss
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 T-Independent 
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    ANOVA    
 Turkey
       
   Chi-square  
Mann-witney     
    
 Spearman     
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         
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  ±     
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        
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        
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     
       
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         
        
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Original Article
Investigating the relation of Household Food Security Status and some
Socio-economic factors with children Intelligence Quotient in 2016 - Mashhad-Iran
Received:23/10/2017 - Accepted: 22/11/2017
Fatemeh Nejati Salehkhani1
Mohsen Nemati2*
Amir Rezaei Ardani3
Davoud Soleimani4
Maryam Khosravi5
Javad Salehi Fadardi6
Habibollah Esmaily7
1-Master of Science in Ntrition, School of
Medicine, Mashad University of Medical
Sciences, Iran.
2-Associate professor Department of
Nutrition, School of Medicine, Mashad
University of Medical Sciences, Iran.
3-Assistant Professor of Department of
Psychiatry, School of Medicine, Mashad
University of Medical Science, Iran.
4-Ph.D. Nutrition. School of Medicine,
Mashad University of Medical Sciences,
Iran.
5-Assistant Professor Department of
Nutrition, School of Medicine, Mashad
University of Medical Sciences, Iran.
6-Associate Professor of Psychology,
Faculty of Education and Psychology,
Ferdowsi University of Mashhad, Iran.
7-Associate professor Department of
Biostatistics, School of Medicine, Mashad
University of Medical Sciences, Iran.
* Mashhad University of Medical
Sciences (MUMS)
Paradise Daneshgah , Azadi Square
Tel: +98 (0)51 38828556
Email: NematyM@mums.ac.ir
Abstract
Introduction: Food insecurity is one of the categories that has a serious
impact on nutritional status. Intelligence quotient is an indicator of one's
efficacy. Yet, limited studies have been conducted about food security
status and socioeconomic factors associated with children's Intelligence
quotient (IQ). The current study aimed to investigate the relationship of
household food security status and some socioeconomic factors with
children Intelligence quotient (IQ) in Mashhad.
Materials&Methods: In this descriptive cross-sectional study, 18-item
USDA food security questionnaire, 200 children in the food secure group
and 200 children in the food insecure group were included. The members
of each group were matched 1 to 1 in terms of age and
gender..Children’s age group was 4-6 years old, 18-item Food Security
(USDA) and General information Questionnaires were completed
through interview with mothers. The relationship between qualitative
and quantitative variables with Intelligence quotient (IQ) was determined
by Chi-square, T-independent and one-way ANOVA.
Results: The mean scores of verbal, performance and total IQs in food
insecure group without hunger were respectively 98.75±13.24,
102.94±12.96 and 100.84±11.04, which were lower than mean of
children's IQ in the food secure group (p<0.05). Also, there were
significant differences between two groups in variables of head of
household's occupation, mother's occupation, level of father's education,
level of mother's education, the status of housing ownership and the
economic situation.
Conclusion: Food security is effective on Intelligence quotient (IQ)
through its impact on nutrition and as a stress factor that affects the
entire family.
Keywords: Intelligence Quotient, Food security, Children
Acknowledgement: There is no conflict of interest.