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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Isaac Yeboah Addo, Elijah Frimpong Boadu, Emmanuel Osei Bonsu, Caleb Boadi, Frederick Asankom Dadzie
Summary: Benin has a high prevalence of stunting, wasting, and underweight among children under five years. Factors such as gender, birth weight, multiple births, diarrhea, maternal education level, and marital status are associated with these undernutrition indicators.
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Nutrition & Dietetics
Nigusie Shifera, Aschalew Endale, Degfachew Debela, Tewodros Yosef
Summary: The prevalence of acute malnutrition among children under-five is 19.91% (95% CI; 16.24%, 23.57%). Factors contributing to acute malnutrition include lack of ANC visits by mothers (adjusted odds ratio (AOR) = 2.26, 95% CI 1.14-4.46), lack of decision-making autonomy for mothers (AOR = 2.42, 95% CI 1.42-4.12), children having had diarrhea in the past two weeks (AOR = 2.07, 95% CI 1.19-3.59), and not being fed colostrum (AOR = 1.99, 95% CI 1.07-3.71).
FRONTIERS IN NUTRITION
(2022)
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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Bekele Megersa, Abebe Haile, Uriel Kitron
Summary: This study examined the nutritional status and factors associated with malnutrition among children in the Borana pastoral system in southern Ethiopia. The results showed a high prevalence of underweight, stunting, and wasting, with dietary diversity and milk frequency playing important roles in reducing the risks. The study emphasizes the need for improved nutrition practices, access to health services, and sanitary conditions in the pastoral community.
ARCHIVES OF PUBLIC HEALTH
(2021)
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Tolesa Bekele, Patrick Rawstorne, Bayzidur Rahman
Summary: Between 2000 and 2016, there was a decline in child growth failure levels in Ethiopia. However, these levels are still relatively high compared to WHO cut-off levels for public health concern. The rates of change varied across sociodemographic, economic, and WASH factors, indicating the need for tailored interventions to address these imbalances.
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Nutrition & Dietetics
Asif Khaliq, Darren Wraith, Yvette Miller, Smita Nambiar-Mann
Summary: Malnutrition is a chronic issue in Pakistan and concerns are emerging about children suffering from coexisting forms of malnutrition (CFM). Improving socioeconomic status significantly reduces the odds of various types of CFM, but multisectoral collaboration and integration of nutrition-sensitive and nutrition-specific interventions are needed to address the high prevalence of CFM in Pakistan.
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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Kenenisa Abdisa Kuse, Dereje Danbe Debeko
Summary: This study used secondary data from EDHS 2016 to investigate the spatial distribution of malnutrition in children under five in Ethiopia. The results show significant spatial variations of malnutrition within and between regions in Ethiopia. Malnutrition is closely associated with factors such as mother's education level, drinking water and toilet facilities, household wealth, breastfeeding duration, child size at birth, maternal BMI, region, and place of residence.
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Pediatrics
L. Naga Rajeev, Monika Saini, Ashish Kumar, Harshpal Singh Sachdev
Summary: This study found that the associations between wasting and stunting and thinness and stunting are not similar. The study suggests that ignoring physiological changes with age is an important statistical explanation for this association.
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Chet Kant Bhusal, Sigma Bhattarai, Pradip Chhetri, Salau Din Myia
Summary: This study aims to determine the nutritional status and associated factors among under five Muslim children in the Kapilvastu district of Nepal. The results showed that about half of the Muslim children were underweight, 17.3% were wasted, and 63.1% were stunted. Various factors such as family size, education level, and chronic diseases were significantly associated with underweight, wasting, and stunting. The study emphasizes the need for collaborative efforts from government and non-governmental organizations to address these issues and provide support for improved nutrition among Muslim communities.
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Abera Lambebo, Deselegn Temiru, Tefera Belachew
Summary: This study aimed to identify the frequency of relapse and associated factors among children discharged after treatment for severe acute malnutrition in Hadiya Zone, Ethiopia. Results showed that the relapse of SAM was positively associated with age and having edema during admission, while it was negatively associated with discharge MUAC.
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Woldemariam Erkalo Gobena, Teramaj Wongel Wotale, Mesfin Esayas Lelisho, Wubishet Gezimu
Summary: This study investigated the prevalence and correlates of stunting among under-five children in Ethiopia. The study found that over a third of children in the area were stunted. Factors such as child's age, mother's education, mother's body mass index, place of residence, wealth index, and birth interval were found to significantly influence childhood stunting.
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Nutrition & Dietetics
Bereket Tessema Zewude, Legesse Kassa Debusho
Summary: This study aimed to assess the prevalence rate and associated factors of anaemia in children under five in Ethiopia. The results showed a high burden of anaemia, with age, use of mosquito nets, malaria RDT outcomes, type of toilet facility, household wealth index, region, and median altitude significantly related to child anaemia status. Integrated interventions targeting high-risk groups and focused on poverty reduction and malaria prevention were recommended.
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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Daniel Gashaneh Belay, Dagmawi Chilot, Adugnaw Zeleke Alem, Fantu Mamo Aragaw, Melaku Hunie Asratie
Summary: This study aimed to assess the prevalence and spatial distribution of severe malnutrition among under five years children in Ethiopia and the factors associated with it. The study found that the prevalence of severe malnutrition in Ethiopia was 14.89%, with regional variations. Factors such as higher maternal education, high community women's education, and wealthier households were found to be preventive factors, while older children, multiple births, and unmarried mothers were identified as risk factors for severe malnutrition. The study also revealed a pro-poor distribution of severe malnutrition and significant spatial variation in certain regions.
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Yenew Alemu, Habtamu Dessie, Melak Birara
Summary: This study assessed the risk factors of under-five mortality in Awi Zone, Ethiopia. It found that mother's age group, preceding birth interval, family size, wealth index, duration of pregnancy, antenatal visits during pregnancy, types of birth, mother's education level, husband's education level, and place of delivery were significant factors of under-five mortality.
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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Javeria Saleem, Rubeena Zakar, Gul Mehar Javaid Bukhari, Aneela Fatima, Florian Fischer
Summary: In rural areas of Pakistan, about two thirds of children under the age of five with uncomplicated severe acute malnutrition showed delayed or unstable global development. Younger children, those not exclusively breastfed, and those with a history of contact with a tuberculosis smear-positive adult were at higher risk for developmental delay.
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Nutrition & Dietetics
Adugna Negussie Gudeta, Carin Andren Aronsson, Taye Tolera Balcha, Daniel Agardh
Summary: This study demonstrates that the majority of Ethiopian children in the Oromia region follow the recommendations of WHO on complementary feeding.
FRONTIERS IN NUTRITION
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