Affiliation:
1. Adama Hospital Medical College
Abstract
Abstract
Background: A composite index of anthropometric failures was developed to quantify the overall prevalence of overlapping burdens of anthropometric failures in a particular child in the population. The prevalence of composite index anthropometric failures and associated factors were not well studied in Ethiopia in general and the study site in particular.
Methods: A community-based cross-sectional study was conducted among randomly selected 461 childrenwith their mothers/caregivers. Data were collected using structured interviewer-administered questionnaires and anthropometric measurements. The collected data was checked, coded, and entered into Epi info 7 version 3.1 and exported to the statistical package for Social Science version 25 for further analysis. Descriptive statistics were used to describe the study population. Bivariate analysis was conducted, and the variables with p < 0.25 were fitted for multivariable logistic regression analysis. The strength of association was estimated using an adjusted odds ratio with a 95% confidence interval. Statistical significance was declared at p-value < 0.05.
Result: The prevalence of composite indicator anthropometric failures was 24.5% [95%CI: 20.8, 28.8] among 6-59 month children. Family size of >=5 [AOR = 1.75, 95% CI: 1.04, 2.97], presence of fever [AOR: 2.37, 95% CI: 1.39–4.08], dietary diversity score [AOR: 3.27; 95% CI: 1.73, 6.18], children age category of 48-59month [AOR: 2.59; 95%CI: 1.06, 6.37] and household food insecurity [AOR: 2.21; 95%CI: 1.38, 3.55] were significantly associated with composite index anthropometric failures.
Conclusion:- A quarter of children aged 6–59 months in the study area were exposed to composite indicator anthropometric failures. Family size, the presence of fever, dietary diversity, household food status, and child age were factors positively associated with composite index anthropometric failures.
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