Vitamin A supplementation coverage and associated factors among Ethiopian children under five years: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Vitamin A deficiency remains a critical public health issue in Ethiopian children under five years, significantly contributing to increased morbidity and mortality. Despite national supplementation programs, coverage is low and regionally varied. This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to synthesize existing evidence on vitamin A supplementation coverage and associated factors in Ethiopian children under five, crucial for enhancing child health interventions.

Methods

A comprehensive literature search was conducted across PubMed, Medline, HINARI, EMBASE, Web of Science, Scopus, and Google Scholar from March 25 to April 17, 2025, adhering to PRISMA guidelines. Additional studies were identified through reference checking. Eligibility criteria guided article s

SUBMITTER: Yirdaw BW 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12462258 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature