Analysing child linear growth trajectories among under-5 children in two Nairobi informal settlements.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

We sought to identify factors associated with linear growth among under-5 children in two urban informal settlements in Nairobi.

Design

We used longitudinal data for the period 2007-2012 from under-5 children recruited in the two sites between birth and 23 months and followed up until they reached 5 years of age. We fitted a generalized linear model on height-for-age Z-scores using the generalized estimating equations method to model linear growth trajectories among under-5 children. Known for its flexibility, the model provides strong parameter estimates and accounts for correlated observations on the same child.

Setting

Two urban informal settlements in Nairobi, Kenya.ParticipantsUnder-5 children (n 1917) and their mothers (n 1679).

Results

The find

SUBMITTER: Faye CM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6570617 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature