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Stunting and associated factors among under-five children in Wukro town, Tigray region, Ethiopia: a cross sectional study.
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ABSTRACT: Objective
The objective of the study was to assess the prevalence of stunting and associated factors among under-five children of Wukro town, Tigray, Ethiopia, 2017-2018.Result
Totally 394 under-five children were participated in this study with a response rate of 98.5%. A total of 222 (56.3%) of respondents were females and 106 (26.95%) were in the age group of 12-23 month. One hundred ninety-eight (50.3%) of the participants were between 2 and 3 in birth order and 194 (49.2%) had 4 to 5 house hold size. The overall prevalence of stunting was 194 (49.2%). Being female and presence of washing facilities nearby latrine were significantly associated with stunting. Under-five female children were 35.4% lower odds of stunting compared to male children (p?=?.041, OR?=?.644, and 95% CI (.422, .983)).
SUBMITTER: Gebru TT
PROVIDER: S-EPMC6693130 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Aug
REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature
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Stunting and associated factors among under-five children in Wukro town, Tigray region, Ethiopia: a cross sectional study.
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<h4>Objective</h4>The objective of the study was to assess the prevalence of stunting and associated factors among under-five children of Wukro town, Tigray, Ethiopia, 2017-2018.<h4>Result</h4>Totally 394 under-five children were participated in this study with a response rate of 98.5%. A total of 222 (56.3%) of respondents were females and 106 (26.95%) were in the age group of 12-23 month. One hundred ninety-eight (50.3%) of the participants were between 2 and 3 in birth order and 194 (49.2%) h ...[more]