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Determinants of Severe Acute Malnutrition Among Children Aged 6-23 Months Attending Public Hospitals in the Benadir Region, Somalia: An Unmatched Case-Control Study.
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Background and Aims: Severe acute malnutrition (SAM) remains a leading cause of morbidity and mortality among children under 2 years in Somalia. This study aimed to identify determinants of SAM using a hospital-based unmatched case-control design. Methods: An unmatched case-control study was conducted from February to May 2025 at two public hospitals in Mogadishu. A total of 255 children (85 cases and 170 controls) aged 6-23 months were included. Statistical comparisons between groups were performed using chi-square tests, and multivariable logistic regression identified independent predictors. Adjusted odds ratios (AORs) with 95% confidence intervals (CIs) were reported. Results: Significant differences between cases and controls were observed across several variables. Large family size (AOR = 1.92; 95% CI: 1.24-4.08), short birth interval < 2 years (AOR = 4.11; 95% CI: 2.98-17.19), unprotected water source (AOR = 2.24; 95% CI: 1.37-4.11), and use of traditional cooking fuel (AOR = 6.48; 95% CI: 2.18-19.24) were independent predictors. Early (< 6 months) and delayed (> 6 months) complementary feeding were analyzed separately, both showing increased risk, with delayed initiation demonstrating a stronger association. Presence of comorbid illness (AOR = 1.96; 95% CI: 1.07-3.84) was also associated with SAM. Conclusion: SAM is influenced by multifactorial determinants including household, environmental, and feeding practices. Targeted interventions are essential to reduce malnutrition burden.
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