Undernutrition and associated factors among rural pregnant women in Eastern Ethiopia.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

Maternal undernutrition is a burning issue in Ethiopia. However, updated evidence is limited in the eastern part of the country; particularly the mental health-related factors of undernutrition. The study, hence, aimed at assessing the prevalence and predictors of undernutrition among rural pregnant women in eastern Ethiopia.

Methods

A cross-sectional research was carried out at a community level among 1015 randomly selected pregnant women. A structured questionnaire was used to collect the data through face-to-face interviews. The characteristics of participants were described and summarized by frequencies, percentages, and summary measures. Logistic regression was performed to find out factors related to undernutrition.

Results

The prevalence of undernutr

SUBMITTER: Gebremichael B 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9201300 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature