Undernutrition and associated factors among adolescent girls in Diga District, East Wollega Zone, Ethiopia.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Undernutrition is a significant challenge for adolescent girls globally due to biological, social, and cultural factors. The consequences of undernutrition for adolescent girls are extensive, impacting their cognitive abilities, reproductive health, susceptibility to chronic diseases in later life, and the economies of nations. However, there needs to be a more comprehensive understanding of the nutritional status of adolescent girls in the Diga district, Ethiopia.

Objective

This study aimed to assess the prevalence of undernutrition and its associated factors among adolescent girls in the Diga District, East Wollega Zone, Ethiopia.

Methods

The study employed a community-based cross-sectional study design in Diga District, Ethiopia. Data was gathered from 6

SUBMITTER: Bobo E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11521244 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature