Anemia and associated factors among internally displaced children at Debark refugee camp, North Gondar, Northwest Ethiopia.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Children in refugee camps, due to their living conditions, are the most vulnerable groups to suffer from anemia. Nutritional deficiencies, especially iron deficiency is the most common causes of anemia. However, there is limited information on the prevalence and associated factors of anemia in Ethiopia. Hence, this study aimed to assess the prevalence and associated factors of anemia among internally displaced children at Debark refugee camp, Northwest Ethiopia.

Methods

A cross-sectional study was conducted on 354 internally displaced children, at Debark refugee camp from March to May 2022. A systematic sampling technique was employed. The socio demographic characteristics were collected by using structured questionnaire via face-to-face interview with the caregiv

SUBMITTER: Teketelew BB 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10171677 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature