Priorities for intervention of childhood stunting in northeastern Ethiopia: A matched case-control study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Stunting is a worldwide public health problem caused by factors that vary across regions, including in Ethiopia. Limited evidence to prevent stunting makes it difficult to design and prioritize appropriate interventions. Therefore, this study investigated the intervention priorities for the prevention of stunting among children 6-59 months old in Kemissie City Administration, northeastern Ethiopia.

Methods

A community-based individual matched case-control study was conducted from January to April 2017 including 107 cases and 214 controls. Controls were selected and matched with cases using the matching variable of child's age. Data were collected by open data kit (ODK) software using a structured questionnaire. Data were analyzed using STATA version 13.0 and WHO (

SUBMITTER: Eshete Tadesse S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7514084 | biostudies-literature | 2020

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature