Prevalence and determinants of anemia among young (15-24 years) women in Ethiopia: A multilevel analysis of the 2016 Ethiopian demographic and health survey data.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Anemia is a major global public health problem that had tremendous impacts on human health, social and economic development. African countries contribute to the highest-burden of anemia among women, particularly in adolescent females and young women. Anemia among young women remains a public health problem in most parts of Africa, including Ethiopia. Therefore, this study aimed to investigate the prevalence and determinants of anemia among young women in Ethiopia.

Methods

A secondary data analysis was conducted based on the 2016 Ethiopian Demographic and Health Survey (EDHS) data. A total weighted sample of 5796 young women (15-24 years) was included in this study. We employed a multilevel analysis to assess factors associated with anemia since the EDHS has hierar

SUBMITTER: Worku MG 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7599045 | biostudies-literature | 2020

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature