Spatial distribution of animal source food consumption and associated factors among children aged 6-23 months in Ethiopia: A geographically weighted regression analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Optimal nutrition during early childhood is essential for growth, cognitive development, and overall health. Animal source foods(ASF) provide essential nutrients like high-quality protein, iron, zinc, calcium, and vitamin B12, which are vital for the physical and cognitive development of young children and to reduce the burden of malnutrition. In Ethiopia malnutrition among children under five remains a significant public health issue. Many children are suffering from chronic and acute undernutrition. This study provides the first spatial analysis of animal source foods consumption among children aged 6-23 months.

Objectives

The aim of this study is to investigate the spatial distribution of ASF consumption and its associated factors among children aged 6-23 mon

SUBMITTER: Aweke MN 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12092019 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature