Low child survival index in a multi-dimensionally poor Amerindian population in Venezuela.
<h4>Background</h4>Warao Amerindians, who inhabit the Orinoco Delta, are the second largest indigenous group in Venezuela. High Warao general mortality rates were mentioned in a limited study 21 years ago. However, there have been no comprehensive studies addressing child survival acros...
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oai:doaj.org-article:3dbcd66fb84a42db849d82a062e5bdb92021-11-18T08:39:12ZLow child survival index in a multi-dimensionally poor Amerindian population in Venezuela.1932-620310.1371/journal.pone.0085638https://doaj.org/article/3dbcd66fb84a42db849d82a062e5bdb92013-01-01T00:00:00Zhttps://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/pmid/24392022/?tool=EBIhttps://doaj.org/toc/1932-6203<h4>Background</h4>Warao Amerindians, who inhabit the Orinoco Delta, are the second largest indigenous group in Venezuela. High Warao general mortality rates were mentioned in a limited study 21 years ago. However, there have been no comprehensive studies addressing child survival across the entire population.<h4>Objectives</h4>To determine the Child Survival-Index (CSI) (ratio: still-living children/total-live births) in the Warao population, the principal causes of childhood death and the socio-demographic factors associated with childhood deaths.<h4>Methods</h4>We conducted a cross-sectional epidemiological survey of 688 women from 97 communities in 7 different subregions of the Orinoco Delta. Data collected included socio-demographic characteristics and the reproductive history of each woman surveyed. The multidimensional poverty index (MPI) was used to classify the households as deprived across the three dimensions of the Human Development Index. Multivariable linear regression and Generalized Linear Model Procedures were used to identify socioeconomic and environmental characteristics statistically associated with the CSI.<h4>Findings</h4>The average CSI was 73.8% ±26. The two most common causes of death were gastroenteritis/diarrhea (63%) and acute respiratory tract Infection/pneumonia (18%). Deaths in children under five years accounted for 97.3% of childhood deaths, with 54% occurring in the neonatal period or first year of life. Most of the women (95.5%) were classified as multidimensionally poor. The general MPI in the sample was 0.56. CSI was negatively correlated with MPI, maternal age, residence in a traditional dwelling and profession of the head of household other than nurse or teacher.<h4>Conclusions</h4>The Warao have a low CSI which is correlated with MPI and maternal age. Infectious diseases are responsible for 85% of childhood deaths. The low socioeconomic development, lack of infrastructure and geographic and cultural isolation suggest that an integrated approach is urgently needed to improve the child survival and overall health of the Warao Amerindians. Julian A VillalbaYushi LiuMauyuri K AlvarezLuisana CalderonMerari CanacheGaudymar CardenasBerenice Del NogalHoward E TakiffJacobus H De WaardPublic Library of Science (PLoS)articleMedicineRScienceQENPLoS ONE, Vol 8, Iss 12, p e85638 (2013) |
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<h4>Background</h4>Warao Amerindians, who inhabit the Orinoco Delta, are the second largest indigenous group in Venezuela. High Warao general mortality rates were mentioned in a limited study 21 years ago. However, there have been no comprehensive studies addressing child survival across the entire population.<h4>Objectives</h4>To determine the Child Survival-Index (CSI) (ratio: still-living children/total-live births) in the Warao population, the principal causes of childhood death and the socio-demographic factors associated with childhood deaths.<h4>Methods</h4>We conducted a cross-sectional epidemiological survey of 688 women from 97 communities in 7 different subregions of the Orinoco Delta. Data collected included socio-demographic characteristics and the reproductive history of each woman surveyed. The multidimensional poverty index (MPI) was used to classify the households as deprived across the three dimensions of the Human Development Index. Multivariable linear regression and Generalized Linear Model Procedures were used to identify socioeconomic and environmental characteristics statistically associated with the CSI.<h4>Findings</h4>The average CSI was 73.8% ±26. The two most common causes of death were gastroenteritis/diarrhea (63%) and acute respiratory tract Infection/pneumonia (18%). Deaths in children under five years accounted for 97.3% of childhood deaths, with 54% occurring in the neonatal period or first year of life. Most of the women (95.5%) were classified as multidimensionally poor. The general MPI in the sample was 0.56. CSI was negatively correlated with MPI, maternal age, residence in a traditional dwelling and profession of the head of household other than nurse or teacher.<h4>Conclusions</h4>The Warao have a low CSI which is correlated with MPI and maternal age. Infectious diseases are responsible for 85% of childhood deaths. The low socioeconomic development, lack of infrastructure and geographic and cultural isolation suggest that an integrated approach is urgently needed to improve the child survival and overall health of the Warao Amerindians. |
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Julian A Villalba Yushi Liu Mauyuri K Alvarez Luisana Calderon Merari Canache Gaudymar Cardenas Berenice Del Nogal Howard E Takiff Jacobus H De Waard |
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Julian A Villalba Yushi Liu Mauyuri K Alvarez Luisana Calderon Merari Canache Gaudymar Cardenas Berenice Del Nogal Howard E Takiff Jacobus H De Waard |
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Low child survival index in a multi-dimensionally poor Amerindian population in Venezuela. |
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Low child survival index in a multi-dimensionally poor Amerindian population in Venezuela. |
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Low child survival index in a multi-dimensionally poor Amerindian population in Venezuela. |
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Low child survival index in a multi-dimensionally poor Amerindian population in Venezuela. |
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Low child survival index in a multi-dimensionally poor Amerindian population in Venezuela. |
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low child survival index in a multi-dimensionally poor amerindian population in venezuela. |
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