ArticleFrontiers in nutrition2026
Determinants and socioeconomic inequalities in vitamin A-rich food consumption among children aged 6-23 months in Somalia: a multilevel analysis of the 2020 Somalia Health and Demographic Survey (SHDS).
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Introduction: Vitamin A deficiency (VAD) remains a public health concern, particularly among children in resource-limited settings. This study aimed to evaluate the consumption of vitamin A-rich foods and associated socioeconomic inequalities among children aged 6-23 months in Somalia. Methods: Data from the 2020 Somalia Health and Demographic Survey (SHDS were analyzed, including a sample of 1,839 children. Multilevel binary logistic regression was used to identify determinants of vitamin A-rich food consumption. Concentration indices (CIX) were employed to assess socioeconomic inequalities. Statistical analyses were conducted using Stata 17 and R Studio. Results: Only 29.7% of children consumed vitamin A-rich foods. Significant regional variations were observed. Multilevel analysis revealed that household wealth ( Conclusion: Vitamin A-rich food consumption among young children in Somalia is low, with significant socioeconomic inequalities. Interventions should target low-income households, promote maternal education, improve access to media, and strengthen antenatal care services to enhance vitamin A intake. Furthermore, regional-specific interventions to promote vitamin A food are recommended. Recommendations: Policymakers should prioritize nutrition-sensitive social protection programs, strengthen antenatal care services, and implement targeted behavior change communication to improve vitamin A-rich food consumption. Vitamin A supplementation programs must be strengthened to ensure high coverage among children aged 6-59 months, especially in regions with the lowest intake. Future research should focus on longitudinal studies to assess the long-term impact of these interventions.
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