Anemia and associated factors among 6 to 59 months age children attending health facilities in Kombolcha town, Northeast Ethiopia: a facility-based cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Childhood anemia is an important public health problem in Ethiopia. The northeast part of the country is among the areas affected by recurrent drought. Despite its significance, studies are scarce on childhood anemia particularly, in the study area. This study aimed to assess the proportion and factors associated with anemia among under-five children in Kombolcha town.

Methods

A facility-based cross-sectional study was conducted among 409 systematically selected 6 to 59 months aged children visited health institutions in Kombolcha town. Data were collected using structured questionnaires from mothers/caretakers. The data entry and analysis were done using EpiData version 3.1 and SPSS version 26 respectively. Binary logistic regression was fitted to identify factor

SUBMITTER: Fentaw W 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10154745 | biostudies-literature | 2023 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature