Clinical Pediatrics: Open Access
Open Access
ISSN: 2572-0775
ISSN: 2572-0775
Department of Environmental Health, College of Health Sciences, Debre Markos University, Debre Markos, Ethiopia
Research Article
Prevalence of Undernutrition and Associated Factors among Children, Aged 6 Months-59 Months from WASH Project and Non-WASH Project Implementing Kebeles of Tach Gayint Woreda North West, Ethiopia, 2019
Author(s): Alebachew Shimelash*, Wondimnew Tilaye, Sisaye Eshetie and Eniyew Tegegne
Background: Nutritional scantiness is a leading cause of wasting, stunting and being under weight in children all over the world. Stunting induces developmental delays, decreased cognitive function, an increased risk of chronic disease and a decrease in the national economy. This study deliberate to assess the prevalence and associated factors of under nutrition WASH project and non-WASH project implementation kebeles among children aged 6 months to 59 months in Tach Gayint district, North West Ethiopia.
Methods: A community based comparative cross sectional study was conducted amongst 1120 children aged 6 months-59 months randomly selected in Tach Gayint district from January 2019 to February 2019. The sample size was calculated using the double proportion formula. Data were entered into Epi Info version 7 and exported to SPSS version 20 fo.. View More»
DOI:
10.35248/2572-0775.23.8.245