Predictors of diarrhea among children under 24 months in Nepal: A multilevel analysis of multiple indicator cluster survey 2019.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Diarrhea has remained an unmet challenge in global child health. Its severity may be worse than reported in resource-limited settings. Understanding changing epidemiology is critical to combat diarrheal morbidity. Therefore, this study aimed to understand factors associated with diarrhea among under two years children in Nepal.

Methods

A total of 2,348 samples from Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey 2019 were used to estimate the significant child, maternal, household and external environmental predictors of diarrhea using multilevel analysis.

Results

The prevalence of diarrhea was 11.9% (95% CI: 10.2%-13.6%). Children residing in Koshi Province [AOR (Adjusted Odds Ratio): 2.23, 95% CI: 1.22-4.08], Karnali Province (AOR: 2.28, 95% CI: 1.11-4.70), and Sudurpa

SUBMITTER: Thapa B 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10325074 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature