Prevalence of adequately iodised salt and associated factors among households in Gambela district, Southwest Ethiopia: a cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Iodine deficiency disorders (IDDs) are among the major public health problems for populations worldwide. Although the recommended strategy for the prevention of IDD is universal salt iodisation, little is known about the availability of adequately iodised salt among households in Southwest Ethiopia. Therefore, this study aimed to determine the prevalence of adequately iodised salt and associated factors among households in Gambela district, Southwest Ethiopia.

Methods

A community-based cross-sectional study was conducted in July 2019. A multistage sampling method was employed to select 422 households. A structured questionnaire and rapid test kits were used as data collection instruments. Multivariate logistic regression was used to identify associated factors.

SUBMITTER: Tesfaye GA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11812733 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature