International Journal of Women's Health Care(IJWHC)
ISSN: 2573-9506 | DOI: 10.33140/IJWHC
Impact Factor: 1.011
Berhe Gebremichael
School of Public Health, College of Health and Medical Sciences, Haramaya University, Harar, Ethiopia
Publications
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Research Article
Prevalence of Wasting and Associated Factors Among Children Aged 6-23 Months in Garowe, Puntland, Somalia
Author(s): Abdulahi Abdiwali*, Berhe Gebremichael, Solomon Gebretsadik Bereka and Kedir Teji Roba
Background: Child wasting is one of the most serious public health problems in developing countries, including Somalia. It affects child growth and development. If not treat early it causes chronic malnutrition than will affects brain development and can cause premature death of the children. However, there is limited evidences regarding child wasting in Somalia and no study in Puntland in particular. Therefore, this study was designed assess the prevalence of wasting and associated factors among children aged 6-23 months in Garowe Town, Puntland, Somalia. Methods: A community based cross-sectional study was conducted using pre-tested questionnaire among 409 children aged 6-23 months, from June 05-15, 2021. A systematic random sampling technique was used to select study participants. The collected data were entered and cleaned using EpiData .. Read More»