ArticleThe Pan African medical journal2021
Prevalence and socio-demographic determinants of diarrhea among children below 5 years in Bondhere district Somalia.
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- Prevalence of diarrheal disease and its determinants among children under five in East Africa: systematic review and meta-analysis.BMC infectious diseases · 2025Pooled it
- Revealing Sex Disparities in the Burden of Diarrheal Diseases Among Children Under 5: Global and Asian Trends and Projections, 1990-2050 - A Population-Based Observational Analysis Using GBD 2021 Data.Health science reports · 2026Article
- Determinants of diarrhea and acute respiratory infection among under-five children in urban-rural Somalia: a nationally representative cross-sectional study.BMC infectious diseases · 2026Article
- Knowledge, attitude, and practice of water, sanitation, and hygiene among internally displaced persons in Somalia.Journal of health, population, and nutrition · 2025Article
- Multilevel analysis of prevalence and determinants of diarrhea among under-five children in Somalia: insights from the Somalia demographic and health survey 2020.BMC public health · 2025Article
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- Household Factors of Foodborne Diarrhea in Children under Five in Two Districts of Maputo, Mozambique.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2022Article
- Antidiarrheal Effect of 80% Methanol Extract and Fractions ofEvidence-based complementary and alternative medicine : eCAM · 2021Article
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Abstract
introductionglobally diarrhea is rated as the second leading cause of mortality among children below the age of five years. The highest rates of morbidity and mortality as a result of diarrhea are reported in sub-Saharan Africa and South East Asia. Studies have documented Somalia as among the countries with significant high rates of diarrhea among children below the age of 5 years. The aim of the study was to assess the prevalence and socio-demographic determinants of diarrhea.
methodsthe study employed a descriptive cross-sectional study design where data was collected using semi structured questionnaires. Simple random sampling was employed to identify caregivers that were included in the study. The data collected was analyzed using SPSS version 20 at 95% confidence interval. Both descriptive and regression analysis were carried out. The data was presented using tables and graphs. Ethical clearance was sought from University of Eastern Africa Baraton ethical review committee. Permission and consent were sought from the administrative leadership of Bondhere district and caregivers respectively.
resultsthe prevalence of diarrhea among children under 5 years was 22.4%. Socio-demographic factors reported to significantly influence the prevalence of diarrhea among children under years were caregiver education level and number of children under 5 years.
conclusionthe prevalence of diarrhea among children under 5 years was considerably high. Several socio-demographic factors were associated with diarrhea. The study recommends improvement of education and sensitization of communities on family planning.
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