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Dessalegn Tamiru

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  Dietary Patterns and Anthropometric Status of Under-Five Children in Arba Minch Zuria, Gamo Gofa Zone: Community-Based Cross-Sectional Study
  Author(s): Dessalegn Tamiru and Hunduma Jisha Dessalegn Tamiru and Hunduma Jisha
  
  Background: Malnutrition continues to be a major public health problem in developing countries. The problem is very significant among infant and young children. Although malnutrition is remarkably responsible for childhood death, the contributing factors are not well studied in the study area. Therefore, this study aimed to assess dietary patterns and anthropometric status of under-five children in Arba Minch Zuria, Gamo Goffa Zone, Southern Ethiopia. Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted on child-mother-pairs in Arba Minch Zuria from February- July, 2012. Quantitative data were obtained from sample of 762 respondents by using pretested questionnaires and observational checklists. Qualitative data were collected by using in-depth interviews with tape recorder. Sociodemographic status, maternal and child characteristics, child fee.. View More»
  DOI: 10.4172/2329-888X.1000138

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