Abreham Ketema
Ethiopia
Research Article
Assessment of Prevalence of Malnutrition among Children Age 6-59 Months at Woreda 06, Gulele Subcity, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, 2017
Author(s): Cheru Kore and Abreham KetemaCheru Kore and Abreham Ketema
Background: Child illness and death in Ethiopia are primarily due to five common childhood illnesses, namely pneumonia (ARI), diarrhea, malaria, measles, and malnutrition and often combination of these conditions.
Objective: Assessment prevalence of malnutrition and associated factors among children aged 6-59 months at woreda 06 Addis Hiwot health center, Gulele sub city, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, 2017.
Methods: A cross sectional institution based quantitative study was carried out in Gulele Sub-city woreda 06. The sample size was determined using a single population proportion. The sample size thus was 359 Adopted, modified and pre- tested interview questionnaire is used. The data collectors are those trained health professional working out the study facility. Data is collected from mothers or care takers who were co.. View More»
DOI:
10.4172/2161-0509.1000238