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ArticleTropical medicine and health2025

Determinants of diarrheal diseases among patients attending public health centers in Addis Ababa and Hossana, Ethiopia: a matched case-control study.

Deneke Wolde, Girmay Medhin, Haile Alemayehu, Genet Asfaw Tilahun, Kehabtimer Shiferaw Kotiso, Woinshet Hailu, Adane Mihret, Feyissa Regassa Senbato, Aklilu Feleke Haile, Tadesse Eguale

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Deneke WoldeDepartment of Medical Laboratory Science, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Wachemo University, P.O.Box 667, Hossana, Ethiopia. deneke2024@wcu.edu.et.
Girmay MedhinAklilu Lemma Institute of Pathobiology, Addis Ababa University, P.O.Box 1176, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
Haile AlemayehuAklilu Lemma Institute of Pathobiology, Addis Ababa University, P.O.Box 1176, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. haile.alemayehu@aau.edu.et.
Genet Asfaw TilahunDepartment of Midwifery, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Wolkite University, Wolkite, Ethiopia.
Kehabtimer Shiferaw KotisoDepartment of Public Health, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Werabe University, Werabe, Ethiopia.
Woinshet HailuCollege of Health Sciences, Addis Ababa University, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
Adane MihretArmauer Hansen Research Institute, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
Feyissa Regassa SenbatoOhio State Global One Health, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
Aklilu Feleke HaileAklilu Lemma Institute of Pathobiology, Addis Ababa University, P.O.Box 1176, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
Tadesse EgualeAklilu Lemma Institute of Pathobiology, Addis Ababa University, P.O.Box 1176, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

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backgroundThe incidence of diarrheal diseases varies widely between and within countries due to different socioeconomic, environmental and behavioural factors. The aim of this study was to assess the determinants of diarrheal diseases among patients attending public health facilities in Addis Ababa and Hossana, Ethiopia.

methodsAn age-matched case-control study was conducted in health facilities to recruit study participants and collect data from December 2021 to September 2022. Socio-demographic data and other risk factors were collected from study participants using a structured questionnaire. Conditional logistic regression was used to identify the independent predictor variables. The strength of the associations was measured using the adjusted odds ratio with the corresponding 95%CI. Statistical significance is indicated whenever the p value is less than 0.05.

resultsBeing partially vaccinated (AOR: 2.70; 95% CI 1.2, 5.9), use of tap water for drinking (AOR: 2.20; 95% CI 1.1, 4.4) and use of protected well/spring water for drinking (AOR: 13.90; 95% CI 3.7, 51.5), overcrowded sleeping places (AOR: 1.50; 95% CI 1.2, 1.8), contact with animal feces/food (AOR: 15.10; 95% CI 4.2, 53.6), the cleaning frequency of water-fetching materials (i.e., cleaned sometimes (AOR: 2.40; 95% CI 1.2, 4.5) and rarely (AOR: 3.03; 95% CI 1.2, 7.4)), and using an open latrine (AOR: 5.61; 95% CI 1.5, 21.0) were significantly associated with an increased likelihood of diarrhea. A higher BMI (AOR: 0.75; 95% CI 0.7, 0.8) was significantly associated with not having diarrhea.

conclusionsThe incidence of diarrheal diseases was influenced by several factors, including children's immunization status and unhygienic living conditions. Therefore, timely immunization, access to safe drinking water, proper hygiene practices and improved sanitation facilities are essential for the control of diarrheal diseases and safeguarding public health.

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