Prevalence of stunting and its associated factors among children 6-59 months of age in pastoralist community, Northeast Ethiopia: A community-based cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Globally, stunting is a significant public health concern and it is very critical in Ethiopia. This research aims to determine the prevalence of stunting and its correlates among children in the pastoral community.

Methods

A community-based cross-sectional study was conducted in Dubti District, Afar Region, North East Ethiopia from 2-31 January 2018. A total of 554 children were recruited using a multi-stage sampling technique and participated in this study. A binary logistic regression analysis was performed to determine factors linked to stunting. The significance of the associations was determined at a p-value < 0.05 and the adjusted odds ratio at 95% CI was calculated to evaluate the strength of the associations.

Results

The prevalence of stunting was

SUBMITTER: Gebreayohanes M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8812981 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature