Tỉ lệ suy dinh dưỡng thấp còi và các yếu tố liên quan ở trẻ bị hội chứng thận hư

To determine the prevalence of malnutrition and stunting and related factors among pediatric nephrotic syndrome patients undergoing treatment at the Department of Nephrology - Endocrinology at Children's Hospital 2 (CH2). Subjects and Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted on 53 pediatric patients diagnosed with nephrotic syndrome at the Department of Nephrology - Endocrinology, CH2, from April 25 to June 26, 2022. Results: The prevalence of stunting was 34%, with moderate stunting at 20.8% and severe stunting at 13.2%. The rate of height deficiency was 30.2%. There was a significant association between malnutrition and stunting with several factors: resistance to corticosteroids (OR=3.96, p<0.001), decreased serum albumin (OR=8.03, p=0.003), more than two prior hospital admissions since nephrotic syndrome diagnosis (OR=1.09, p=0.035), and calcium intake from diet >50% of the requirement (OR=0.28, p=0.001). Conclusion: Malnutrition and stunting are common in children with nephrotic syndrome. Those with corticosteroid resistance, decreased albumin levels, and frequent hospital admissions should be targeted early for interventions to reduce stunting rates. Communication and dietary counseling for both the family and children are essential to ensure adequate daily dietary calcium intake.