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ArticleHealth science reports2026

Prevalence of Childhood Illnesses and Determinants of Acute Respiratory Infection Among Children Aged 0-59 Months in Somaliland: A Cross-Sectional Study.

Mohamed Said Hassan, Mouna Ahmed Abdilahi, Asma Abdirahman

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Mohamed Said HassanCollege of Health Sciences, School of Medicine and Surgery Amoud University Borama Somalia.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2389-8717
Mouna Ahmed AbdilahiCollege of Health Sciences, School of Medicine and Surgery Amoud University Borama Somalia.
Asma AbdirahmanSchool of Postgraduate Studies and Research Amoud University Borama Somalia.

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Abstract

Background and Aims: Acute respiratory infection (ARI), diarrhea, and fever are major causes of childhood morbidity in low- and middle-income countries. Understanding the local determinants of these illnesses is essential for targeted public health strategies. This study aims to determine the prevalence of these conditions and identify the risk factors specifically for ARI among children under five in Somaliland. Methods: This study is a Results: The 2-week prevalence was 5.3% ( Conclusion: While the prevalence of ARI is low, its determinants in Somaliland are complex. Interventions should focus on high-risk groups, including families with high parity and male children. The strong protective effect of older maternal age suggests a need to empower adolescent girls and young women. The paradoxical association with wealth underscores the importance of environmental factors such as household crowding and urbanization.

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acute respiratory infectionbirth orderchildhood illnessDHSmaternal agerisk factorsSomaliland

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