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ArticleBMC nutrition2019

Predictors of stunting among children 6-59 months of age in Sodo Zuria District, South Ethiopia: a community based cross-sectional study.

Samson Kastro Dake, Fithamlak Bisetegen Solomon, Tesfahun Molla Bobe, Habtamu Azene Tekle, Efrata Girma Tufa

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Article in BMC nutrition, 2019. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 31 papers, 3 of them syntheses that pooled it.

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Samson Kastro Dake1College of Health Sciences and Medicine, School of Public Health, Department of Reproductive Health and Nutrition, Wolaita Sodo University, Sodo, Ethiopia.
Fithamlak Bisetegen Solomon2College of Health Sciences and Medicine, School of Medicine, Department of Medical Laboratory, Wolaita Sodo University, Sodo, Ethiopia.
Tesfahun Molla Bobe3College of Health Sciences and Medicine, School of Medicine, Wolaita Sodo University, Sodo, Ethiopia.
Habtamu Azene Tekle3College of Health Sciences and Medicine, School of Medicine, Wolaita Sodo University, Sodo, Ethiopia.
Efrata Girma Tufa1College of Health Sciences and Medicine, School of Public Health, Department of Reproductive Health and Nutrition, Wolaita Sodo University, Sodo, Ethiopia.
Wolaita Sodo University · ET

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundDespite the decline in the rate of stunting in Ethiopia, the prevalence is still high and needs immense efforts to achieve the target set to reduce the prevalence. It varies between localities due to individual level factors and dominant livelihood practice in the community.Thus, the aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of stunting and identify factors associated with it in Sodo Zuria district in South Ethiopia.

methodsA community based cross sectional study was conducted among 342 children aged 6-59 months paired with mothers/caretakers. Households were selected using systematic sampling. Structured questionnaire was used and mothers/caregivers were interviewed face to face. Standardized anthropometric measurements were used to measure length, and weight and height of a child. Data were entered into Epi Info software version 3.5.1 and exported to SPSS version 20 for analysis. Height for age Z score data were analyzed using WHO Anthro software. Multivariate logistic regression analysis was conducted to identify predictor variables. Statistical significance was considered at

resultsThe prevalence of stunting in this study was 24.9% with 7.9% being severely stunted. Being female (AOR = 2.8; 95% CI: 1.5, 5.3), children aged 12-23 months (AOR = 7.1; 95% CI: 2.3, 21.9), mother's who do not use family planning (AOR = 2.5; 95% CI: 1.1,5.7), children with diarrheal morbidity (AOR = 2.5; 95% CI: 1.2,5.3), income of 750-1500 ETB and > 1500, and children who received pre-lacteal feeding (AOR = 3.8; 95% CI: 1.2-12.2) became predictors for stunting.

conclusionSignificant proportion of stunting was found where one third of them were severely stunted. Being female, children aged 12-23 months, using family planning, children with diarrheal morbidity, income and pre-lacteal feeding became predictors for stunting. So Gender-based policies should be enacted in child feeding practice, interventions should focus on the utilization of family planning and appropriate child caring and feeding practices. Water, sanitation and hygiene interventions need to be strengthened.

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6–59 monthsChildPredictorsSodo-zuriaStunting

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