Journal of Nutrition & Food Sciences
Open Access
ISSN: 2155-9600
ISSN: 2155-9600
Balew Arega Negatie
Ethiopia
Research Article
Prevalence and Associated Factors of Stunting Among Schoolchildren, in
Debre Markos Town and Gozamen Woreda, East Gojjam Zone, Amhara
Regional State, Ethiopia, 2013
Author(s): Desalegne Amare Zelellw, Berhane Gebrekidane Gebreigziabher, Kefyalew Addis Alene, Balew Arega Negatie and Tarekegn Asemamaw KasahuneDesalegne Amare Zelellw, Berhane Gebrekidane Gebreigziabher, Kefyalew Addis Alene, Balew Arega Negatie and Tarekegn Asemamaw Kasahune
Background: Stunting is a major public-health problem in low and middle-income countries, and it increases risk of morbidity and mortality during childhood. In Ethiopia, it is a major public health problem. Objective: To assess prevalence and associated factors for stunting among school children at Debre Markos town and Gozamen woreda, East Gojjam Zone, Amhara regional state, Ethiopia. Methods and materials: Cross-sectional quantitative study design was employed. The study area and study sites were selected by random sampling method and the study subjects were taken by systematic random sampling technique. The study was conducted at eight selected schools. The study was carried out from March 2013 up to June 2013. Statically analysis: Data were entered into Epi-info (version 3.5.1) satirical software then exported in to SPSS version 16.0 statistical programs and anthroplus software wa.. View More»
DOI:
10.4172/2155-9600.S8-007