Magnitude and associated factors of pneumonia among under-five children visiting outpatient department of public hospitals in Jigjiga city, Somali region, Ethiopia in 2024.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Pneumonia is a common and severe inflammatory condition affecting children under five years old, particularly in Southern Asia and Africa. In Ethiopia, approximately 3.37 million children under five contract pneumonia each year. Pneumonia is major health problem in Ethiopia, and studying it can help improve child health outcomes.

Objective

This study aimed to estimate the magnitude and associated factors of pneumonia among under-five children visiting outpatient departments of public hospitals in Jigjiga city, Ethiopia.

Methodology

A cross-sectional study was conducted at two public hospitals in Jigjiga city from March 15 to April 15, 2024, 2024. A systematic random sampling was implied to collect primary data from 341 under-five children visiting outpati

SUBMITTER: Osman RI 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12584330 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature