Journal of Nutrition & Weight Loss

Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, University of Bahir Dar, Bahir Dar, Ethiopia

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• Research Article   
  Prevalence and Factors Associated with Acute Malnutrition among Children
  Author(s): Simeneh A Bekele*
  
  Background: Acute malnutrition among children is common in developing countries. Ethiopia is one of the Sub-Saharan African countries with high level of child malnutrition. This study aimed to assess the prevalence of acute malnutrition and associated factors among children aged 6-59 months in Kamashi district, Benishangul Gumuz Region, Ethiopia. Methods: A community based cross-sectional study design was conducted from October 26 to December 15, 2019, at Kamashi district. Eight hundred fourteen children were included in the study. The sample size was calculated using a single population proportion formula. Multistage sampling technique was employed to select children from households. Data was collected using structured questionnaire and anthropometric measurements were taken. Descriptive and analytical data analysis was done using SPSS... View more»
  

  DOI: 10.35248/2593-9793.22.7.130

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