Prevalence of stunting among under-five children in refugee and internally displaced communities: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

A pooled estimate of stunting prevalence in refugee and internally displaced under-five children can help quantify the problem and focus on the nutritional needs of these marginalized groups. We aimed to assess the pooled prevalence of stunting in refugees and internally displaced under-five children from different parts of the globe.

Methods

In this systematic review and meta-analysis, seven databases (Cochrane, EBSCOHost, EMBASE, ProQuest, PubMed, Scopus, and Web of Science) along with "preprint servers" were searched systematically from the earliest available date to 14 February 2023. Refugee and internally displaced (IDP) under-five children were included, and study quality was assessed using "National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI)" tools.

Result

SUBMITTER: Choudhary P 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10716242 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature