Prevalence and factors associated with undernutrition among 15-49-year-old women in Sierra Leone: A secondary data analysis of Sierra Leone Demographic Health Survey of 2019.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Undernutrition of women of childbearing age is pertinent for maternal and offspring health. This study aimed to determine the prevalence and factors associated with undernutrition (underweight and stunting) among women of reproductive age (15-49 years) in Sierra Leone using a secondary data analysis of the 2019 Demographic Health Survey.

Methods

Anthropometric measurements and maternal characteristics were obtained from the Sierra Leone Demographic Health Survey (SLDHS) of 2019. The heights and weights of women were measured, and BMI in kg/m2 was calculated. Based on the World Health Organization's recommendations, stunting was defined as heights <145cm and being underweight as BMI <18.5kg/m2. Multivariate logistic regression analyses were conducted to identify fa

SUBMITTER: Alema NO 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11554195 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature