Magnitude of wasting and underweight among children 6–59 months of age in Sodo Zuria District, South Ethiopia: a community based cross-sectional study
Abstract Objectives The study aimed to determine the prevalence of wasting and underweight, and identify associated factors in Sodo Zuria district in South Ethiopia. Results The prevalence of wasting and underweight were 11.1% and 14.0%, respectively. Wasting was significantly associated with male g...
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| author | Efrata Girma Tufa Samson Kastro Dake Eyasu Tamiru Bekru Habtamu Azene Tekle Tesfahun Molla Bobe Banchalem Nega Angore Fithamlak Bisetegen Solomon |
| author_facet | Efrata Girma Tufa Samson Kastro Dake Eyasu Tamiru Bekru Habtamu Azene Tekle Tesfahun Molla Bobe Banchalem Nega Angore Fithamlak Bisetegen Solomon |
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| description | Abstract Objectives The study aimed to determine the prevalence of wasting and underweight, and identify associated factors in Sodo Zuria district in South Ethiopia. Results The prevalence of wasting and underweight were 11.1% and 14.0%, respectively. Wasting was significantly associated with male gender, diarrheal morbidity 2 weeks prior to the study and early initiation of complementary feeding. Predictors of underweight were diarrheal morbidity 2 weeks prior to the study and paternal illiteracy. The prevalence of wasting and underweight among under-five children is common in the study area. Diarrheal morbidity was associated with both wasting and underweight. Interventions targeting prevention of diarrheal morbidity through hygienic practices and creating awareness on infant feeding practices need to be implemented in the study area. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-341194354d07426d92a98f720c9d05642022-12-21T23:07:36ZengBMCBMC Research Notes1756-05002018-11-011111610.1186/s13104-018-3880-xMagnitude of wasting and underweight among children 6–59 months of age in Sodo Zuria District, South Ethiopia: a community based cross-sectional studyEfrata Girma Tufa0Samson Kastro Dake1Eyasu Tamiru Bekru2Habtamu Azene Tekle3Tesfahun Molla Bobe4Banchalem Nega Angore5Fithamlak Bisetegen Solomon6Department of Reproductive Health and Nutrition, School of Public Health, College of Health Science and Medicine, Wolaita Sodo UniversityDepartment of Reproductive Health and Nutrition, School of Public Health, College of Health Science and Medicine, Wolaita Sodo UniversityDepartment of Nursing, College of Health Science and Medicine, Wolaita Sodo UniversitySchool of Medicine, College of Health Science and Medicine, Wolaita Sodo UniversitySchool of Medicine, College of Health Science and Medicine, Wolaita Sodo UniversityDepartment of Midwifery, College of Health Science and Medicine, Wolaita Sodo UniversityDepartment of Medical Laboratory, School of Medicine, College of Health Science and Medicine, Wolaita Sodo UniversityAbstract Objectives The study aimed to determine the prevalence of wasting and underweight, and identify associated factors in Sodo Zuria district in South Ethiopia. Results The prevalence of wasting and underweight were 11.1% and 14.0%, respectively. Wasting was significantly associated with male gender, diarrheal morbidity 2 weeks prior to the study and early initiation of complementary feeding. Predictors of underweight were diarrheal morbidity 2 weeks prior to the study and paternal illiteracy. The prevalence of wasting and underweight among under-five children is common in the study area. Diarrheal morbidity was associated with both wasting and underweight. Interventions targeting prevention of diarrheal morbidity through hygienic practices and creating awareness on infant feeding practices need to be implemented in the study area.http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13104-018-3880-xChildren6–59 monthsUndernutritionWasting and underweight |
| spellingShingle | Efrata Girma Tufa Samson Kastro Dake Eyasu Tamiru Bekru Habtamu Azene Tekle Tesfahun Molla Bobe Banchalem Nega Angore Fithamlak Bisetegen Solomon Magnitude of wasting and underweight among children 6–59 months of age in Sodo Zuria District, South Ethiopia: a community based cross-sectional study BMC Research Notes Children 6–59 months Undernutrition Wasting and underweight |
| title | Magnitude of wasting and underweight among children 6–59 months of age in Sodo Zuria District, South Ethiopia: a community based cross-sectional study |
| title_full | Magnitude of wasting and underweight among children 6–59 months of age in Sodo Zuria District, South Ethiopia: a community based cross-sectional study |
| title_fullStr | Magnitude of wasting and underweight among children 6–59 months of age in Sodo Zuria District, South Ethiopia: a community based cross-sectional study |
| title_full_unstemmed | Magnitude of wasting and underweight among children 6–59 months of age in Sodo Zuria District, South Ethiopia: a community based cross-sectional study |
| title_short | Magnitude of wasting and underweight among children 6–59 months of age in Sodo Zuria District, South Ethiopia: a community based cross-sectional study |
| title_sort | magnitude of wasting and underweight among children 6 59 months of age in sodo zuria district south ethiopia a community based cross sectional study |
| topic | Children 6–59 months Undernutrition Wasting and underweight |
| url | http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13104-018-3880-x |
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