Minimum recommended micronutrient intake status and associated factors among pastoralist children aged 6-23 months in Aysaita district, Afar Region, Ethiopia, 2024: A community based cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Micronutrient deficiencies are among the most prevalent public health problems in developing countries like Ethiopia. Despite government efforts to address these deficiencies, progress remains slow, leaving many children to endure serious health consequences. There is a scarcity of studies examining the minimum recommended micronutrient intake among children aged 6-23 months in this study area.

Objective

This study aimed to assess minimum recommended micronutrient intake status and associated factors among pastoralist children aged 6-23 months in Aysaita District, Afar Region, Ethiopia, 2024.

Methods

A community-based cross-sectional study design was conducted among 614 children aged 6-23 months with mothers from August 1-30/2024. Multi-stage sampling techn

SUBMITTER: Ibrahim AM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12561942 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature