Recovery Rate of Under-Five Children From Severe Acute Malnutrition and Its Predictors in Ethiopia: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Previous reviews on severe acute malnutrition recovery in Ethiopia were limited by outdated data and narrow scope. This study used recent and regionally diverse data, including from conflict-affected areas, to inform current nutrition efforts.

Objective

To provide up-to-date information on the recovery rate of Children under five from severe acute malnutrition in Ethiopia.

Methods

A systematic review and meta-analysis of observational studies published between January 2015 and July 2025 was conducted. PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, Google Scholar, and African Journals Online were searched. The pooled prevalence was estimated using random-effects model with 95% confidence intervals. Publication bias was assessed using funnel plots and Egger's test.

Resul

SUBMITTER: Wondmeneh TG 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12834707 | biostudies-literature | 2026 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature