Determinants of growth monitoring and promotion service utilization among children 0-23 months of age in northern Ethiopia: unmatched case-control study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

One of the strategies to promote child health and reduce child mortality is growth monitoring and promotion services. But, there is limited information on determinants of Growth Monitoring and Promotion service utilization.

Objective

To identify determinants of growth monitoring and promotion (GMP) service utilization among children 0-23 months of age in Legambo district, South Wollo zone, Northern Ethiopia, 2020.

Methods

Community based un-matched case-control study was conducted on 363 (91 cases and 272 controls) study participants from March 15 to April 15, 2020. A multi-stage sampling technique was employed to select the study participants. Bivariable and multivariable logistic regressions were performed and an adjusted odds ratio with 95% confidence in

SUBMITTER: Dagne S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8573945 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature