الفهرس 
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Abstract
Malnutrition remains a major health problem with consequences that
are too grave to be ignored. Early identification and prevention of
malnutrition will prevent a multitude of physical, emotional, social, and
economic problems. The aim of this study was to assess the effectiveness
of an educational intervention program in improving the knowledge and
health status for malnourished people in El-kharga City. Setting: the
study was carried out at homes in the selected district in El-kharga City.
Sample: The study included 228 persons suffering from malnutrition,
those were exposed to the health education intervention, they were 68
preschool children, 80 girls and 80 women. Design: A quasi-experimental
research design with pre-post tests was used to evaluate the impact of the
educational intervention on improving people’s knowledge and health
status for malnourished people. Data collection tools: Four tools were
used to collect data namely, interviewing questionnaire, observational checklist, anthropometric measurements (body mass index), and
laboratory investigations. Results: revealed that only a minority of
studied groups had satisfactory knowledge pre intervention assessment,
which improved after the implementation of the educational program. There was also improvement in their nutritional health status by taking balanced diet also and decreasing the risky dietary habits. Conclusion: The studied groups had limited knowledge regarding malnutrition before the educational program, which improved after the implementation program, but still more stress is needed on these vulnerable groups. The study recommended teaching people on the importance of balanced diet and good nutritional habits in all life stages to prevent malnutrition.