Journal of Nutrition & Food Sciences
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Decision-making autonomy of women and other factors of anemia among married women in Ethiopia: a multilevel analysis of a countrywide survey

International webinar on Obesity and Nutritional Health

December 15, 2021 | Webinar

Fentanesh Nibret Tiruneh

Public health professional, Ethiopia

Scientific Tracks Abstracts: J Nutr Food Sci

Abstract :

Background: Anemia is one of the world’s public health problem, especially in developing nations. The majority of women of childbearing age are affected by anemia. Women’s role in the decision-making process is significant for their health and related issues such as anemia. So far, there is no evidence of women’s decision making autonomy on anemia. Consequently, this study aimed to robustly examine both individual- and group-level women’s decision-making autonomy and other determinants of anemia among married women in Ethiopia. Conclusions: This study showed that empowering women within households is not only an important mechanism to reduce anemia among but also serves as a way to improve the lives of other women within the society.

Biography :

Fentanesh Nibret Tiruneh (MPH,MSC,Ph.D) is a public health professional. Currently she is employed as an assistant professor at Bahir Dar University’s, the faculty of chemical and food engineering, Applied human nutrition department in Bahir Dar, Ethiopia. Fentanesh Nibret Tiruneh earned both MSC and Ph.D degree from Taipei medical university, school of public health inTaipei Taiwan,a ,master’s degree in public health from Bahir Dar university in Ethiopia and a BSC degree from Hawassa university in Ethiopia.