Prevalence and determinants of stunting and wasting among public primary school children in Gondar town, northwest, Ethiopia.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Undernutrition among school age children has an impact on their health, cognition, and educational achievement. Therefore, this study aimed to assess the prevalence and associated factors of stunting and wasting among school age children in Gondar town, northwest, Ethiopia.

Methods

An institution-based cross-sectional study was done among school children aged 6-14 years. Data on socio-demographic, nutritional and dietary status of children were collected using structured questionnaire. Anthropometric measurements were carried out to determine the status of stunting and wasting. Data were entered into Epi-Info version 3.5.3 and transferred to SPSS version 20 for further analysis. Bivariable and multivariable logistic regression models were fitted to identify associ

SUBMITTER: Getaneh Z 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6591879 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature