Virology & Mycology
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Department of Public Health, Institute of Health Sciences, Wollega University, Arba Minch, Ethiopia

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• Research Article   
  Under Nutrition and associated factors among lactating mothers in Southern Ethiopia: Institution Based Cross-sectional study
  Author(s): Gemechu Kejela* and Markos Desalegn
  
  Background: Maternal nutrition contributes significantly to the long term health of mothers and their children. Despite this importance, globally, about 795 million people are undernourished and women and their children are the most vulnerable groups. Objective: The main aim of this study was to assess under nutrition and associated factors among lactating mothers in Arba Minch zuria district, Southern Ethiopia. Methods: Institution based cross-sectional study was used. Data was collected using interview administered questionnaire from a total of 441 lactating mothers. To get the required respondents, first health centers in arba minch zuria district were selected by using lottery method and probability to population size was performed for each health center. Finally, eligible respondents were selected using system.. View More»
  DOI: 10.35841/2161-0517.23.12.255

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