ArticleJournal of nutrition and metabolism2021
Prevalence of Undernutrition and Associated Factors among Lactating Mothers of Angecha District, Kembata Tembaro Zone, Southern Ethiopia.
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- Under-Nutrition and Associated Factors Among Lactating Mothers in Ethiopia: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis.Maternal and child health journal · 2022Pooled it
- Prevalence and socio-demographic factors associated with undernutrition among HIV-positive women of reproductive age in Mahama refugee camp, Rwanda.BMC public health · 2026Article
- Prevalence and correlates of underweight among lactating mothers aged 20-49 years living in the Urban Slums of Kampala City, Uganda: A mixed-methods cross-sectional study.PLOS global public health · 2026Article
- Malnutrition among lactating women in sub-Saharan Africa: an analytic review of spatial distribution, burden and determinants.Frontiers in public health · 2025Review
- Postwar nutritional status of lactating mothers: evidence from war-torn Tigray, Ethiopia.Journal of health, population, and nutrition · 2024Article
- Determinants of underweight among lactating mothers in public health facilities, Siraro District, Southern Ethiopia: unmatched case-control study.BMC nutrition · 2024Article
- Seasonal variations in household food security and consumption affect women's nutritional status in rural South Ethiopia.PLOS global public health · 2024Article
- Undernutrition and associated factors among internally displaced lactating mothers in Sekota camps, northern Ethiopia: A cross-sectional study.Frontiers in nutrition · 2023Article
- Anaemia, anthropometric undernutrition and associated factors among mothers with children younger than 2 years of age in the rural Dale district, southern Ethiopia: A community-based study.Maternal & child nutrition · 2022Article
- Undernutrition among exclusive breastfeeding mothers and its associated factors in Southwest Ethiopia: A community-based study.Women's health (London, England)Article
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Abstract
backgroundMajor reasons for malnutrition, particularly among those who live in low- and middle-income countries, are physiological vulnerability and inadequate intake. The objective of the study was to assess the prevalence of undernutrition and associated factors among lactating mothers of Angecha District, Southern Ethiopia.
methodsA community-based cross-sectional study was conducted among randomly selected lactating mothers in Angecha District from March to April 2017. A pretested structured questionnaire was used to assess the prevalence of undernutrition and associated factors among lactating mothers. Undernutrition was defined as the body mass index of less than 18.5 kg/m
resultThe prevalence of undernutrition among lactating mothers was 21.2% (95% CI: 17.52, 25.46). The odds of undernutrition were higher among lactating mothers in the younger age group (AOR 4.12 (95% CI: 1.25-13.63), compared to 36-49 years group), dietary diversity less than five food groups (AOR 2.4, 95% CI: 1.35-4.36), and not attending antenatal care (ANC) (AOR 2.90 (95% CI: 1.43-5.86), compared to those who attended ANC for 4 or more times). The odds of undernutrition among lactating women from 3
conclusionNearly one in every five lactating mothers was undernourished. Age, dietary diversity score, ANC visit, and wealth index were found to be the associated factors of undernutrition. Therefore, due attention should have to be given to increase the use of ANC.
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