Stunting and associated factors among primary school children in Ethiopia: School-based cross-sectional study

Stunting and associated factors among primary school children in Ethiopia: School-based cross-sectional study

Background: Stunting is a common type of undernutrition in schoolchildren, and it has a significant negative impact on academic performance. Stunting refers to a child who is too short for their age. It is the result of chronic or recurring malnutrition. Stunting can have far-reaching consequences t...

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Main Authors: Dirshaye Argaw, Robel Hussen Kabthymer, Tsion Endale, Aregahegn Wudneh, Meiraf Daniel Meshesha, Jarsso Tadesse Hirbu, Yesuneh Bayisa, Lulu Abebe, Ruth Tilahun, Saron Aregawi, Mengistu Lodebo Funga, Tilahun Wodaynew, Biniyam Demisse, Aneleay Cherinet Eritero, Dawit Getachew Assefa, Eden Daganchew Zeleke, Nebiyu Mengistu, Kiber Temesgen Alemu, Wondwosen Molla
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2022-01-01
Series:International Journal of Africa Nursing Sciences
Subjects:
Stunting
Malnutrition
Undernutrition
Ethiopia
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2214139122000580

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