Prevalence and determinants of stunting in a conflict-ridden border region in Armenia - a cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Despite global efforts, stunting remains a public health problem in several developing countries. The prevalence of stunting among 0- to 5-year-old children in Armenia has increased from 17% in 2000 to 19% in 2010. A baseline study was conducted among preschool children in Berd, a region near the northeastern border of Armenia that has experienced intermittent military tension for over 20 years.

Methods

We conducted a cross-sectional study including 594 children aged 6-month- 6 years old and their caregivers in our analysis, to assess the prevalence and determinants of stunting. We calculated the anthropometric measurements and hemoglobin levels of children; analyzed children's stool and conducted a survey with children's caregivers. We employed the hierarchical l

SUBMITTER: A Balalian A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7050870 | biostudies-literature | 2017

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature