Prevalence and correlates of severe under-5 child anthropometric failure measured by the composite index of severe anthropometric failure in Bangladesh.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Although Bangladesh has made noticeable progress in reducing the prevalence of stunting, wasting, and being underweight among under-5 children, it has not been very successful in reducing overall severe anthropometric failure (SAF) among them. Therefore, the study aims to identify the prevalence and risk factors of SAF measured by the Composite Index of Severe Anthropometric Failure (CISAF) among under-5 children in Bangladesh.

Methods

Data was drawn from a cross-sectional Bangladesh Demographic Health Survey (BDHS) conducted in 2017-2018. A bivariate analysis (Chi-square test) and logistic regression analysis were used to estimate the unadjusted, and age and sex-adjusted prevalence of SAF. Odds ratio (OR) and confidence interval (CI) were assessed using logistic

SUBMITTER: Chowdhury MRK 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9516305 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature