Under-five mortality during the war in Tigray: A community-based study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Child mortality is one of the key indicators of the Sustainable development goals. The Ethiopian healthcare system in general and Tigray's healthcare system in particular has shown a remarkable progress in terms of reducing maternal, neonatal, and under-five mortality in the last couple of decades. However, the war erupted in November 2020 caused the healthcare system to collapse and little is known about the status of child mortality in Tigray. Thus, this study aimed to examine the magnitude and causes of under-five child mortality in the embattled Tigray region was conducted from October 2020 - May 2022.

Methods

A cross-sectional community-based survey was employed. The study included all zones except the western zone and some areas of eastern and north western

SUBMITTER: Abreha BB 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11365137 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature