Severe acute malnutrition and associated factors among children under-five years: A community based-cross sectional study in Ethiopia

ABSTRACT:

Background

Despite consistent efforts to reduce child undernutrition, severe acute malnutrition (SAM) continues to be a serious obstacle to child survival and development in Ethiopia. This study aimed to identify severe acute malnutrition and associated factors among children aged 6–59 months in Ethiopia.

Methods

A cross-sectional study was undertaken with 384 under-five children from February to March, 2020 in Ethiopia. A mid-upper arm circumference (MUAC) tape, weight scale, height board (standing) and recumbent length measurements (for children <24 months) were measured. To determine the variables associated with SAM, adjusted odds ratio was computed using multivariable analysis and p < 0.05 was declared as significant.

Results

The prevalence of acute undernut

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PROVIDER: S-EPMC9529577 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature