Hygiene behaviors and nutritional status of children living in orphanages in Bangladesh

Background: Malnutrition is considered a complicated public health issue and depends on multiple factors. Hygienic behavior related to orphan children’s growth, nutritional outcomes, sound health. The study’s aim was assess the hygiene behaviors status of students in Bangladesh. Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional quantitative study conducted three orphanage centers. total 120 respondents were interviewed. analysis collected data performed. Results: monthly mean median expenditure orphans 2000±475 BDT (20$). number toilets waiting time for use them are closely associated (χ2= 33.38; Cramer’s V=0.44, df=13; Sig; p<0.001). On average, an waits 32.20 minutes toilet facility when they need it. Orphan family income disposal waste center strongly (χ2=99.19; V=0.49, df=39; There significant association between attending toilet-related types diseases. Hair fall, muscle wasting, fever, xerosis skin common diseases among orphans. Types schedule dietary chart (χ2=23.35; V=0.37, df=24; Conclusions: Integrated approach required counter extent malnutrition Teachers orphanages should receive proper training so that able take care physical mental children.