Fetal malnutrition and associated factors among term newborn babies in Jimma Zone public hospitals, South West Ethiopia.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Fetal malnutrition is a major public health burden affecting developing nations, potentially leading to cerebral and neurologic disabilities in later life. Despite its prevalence, little is known about its associated factors in the study area. Thus, this study aimed to assess prevalence and associated factors of fetal malnutrition among term newborn babies in Jimma Zone Public Hospitals.

Method

A cross-sectional study was carried out among 449-term newborns using systematic sampling techniques in Jimma Zone Public Hospitals from April 1, 2024, to July 30, 2024. Maternal data were collected using an interviewer-administered questionnaire and newborn data were collected using clinical assessment of fetal nutrition (CAN score) scoring system and entered into Epi-data

SUBMITTER: Awoke A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12445542 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature