Tsedeke Wolde
College of Medical and Health Sciences,
Nekemte, P.O.Box: 395
Ethiopia
Research Article
Prevalence of Chronic Malnutrition (Stunting) and Determinant Factors among Children Aged 0-23 Months in Western Ethiopia: A Cross-Sectional Study
Author(s): Tsedeke Wolde, Emiru Adeba and Alemu SufaTsedeke Wolde, Emiru Adeba and Alemu Sufa
Introduction: Poor growth especially stunting is associated with impaired development which is apparent in the relationship between growth status and school performance and intellectual achievement. Thus, previous studies in Western Ethiopia were not addressed factors associated with stunting.
Objective: To assess prevalence and determinants of stunting among less than 24 months children in East Wollega Zone, West Ethiopia.
Methods: A community based cross-sectional study design using two-stage cluster sampling survey was conducted on 593 households from April to May, 2014 in three randomly selected districts of East Wollega Zone to assess factors associated with stunting. A structured and pre-tested questionnaire was used to obtain information on demographic and socio economics characteristics, feeding practices, dietary diversity and a.. View More»
DOI:
10.4172/2161-0509.1000148