scholarly journals Dietary Diversity Practice and Associated Factors Among Infants and Young Children in Haramaya Town, Ethiopia

2017 ◽  
Vol 6 (3) ◽  
pp. 243 ◽  
Author(s):  
Berhe Gebremichael ◽  
Gudina Egata ◽  
Nega Assefa
Keyword(s):  
Young Children ◽  
Low Income ◽  
Associated Factors ◽  
Dietary Diversity ◽  
Statistical Significance ◽  
P Value ◽  
Healthy Children ◽  
Eastern Ethiopia ◽  
Study Participants ◽  
Infants And Young Children

Optimum child feeding is crucial for growth, development, and better health in later life. Dietary diversity is a critical part of the feeding practices. However, there is limited evidence on dietary diversity practice in low-income countries, like Ethiopia. This study assessed dietary diversity practice and associated factors among mothers of infants and young children aged 6-23 months in Haramaya Town, Eastern Ethiopia<strong>. </strong>Community based cross-sectional study design was used and study participants were selected by simple random sampling. Data were collected using a pre-tested questionnaire by face-to-face interview. The collected data were entered to EpiData version 3.1 and exported to SPSS version 22.0 for analysis. Characteristics of the study participants were described by using frequencies, percentages, summary measures, and tables. Bi-variable and multi-variable analyses were used to identify the associated factors. Statistical significance was declared at p-value &lt; 0.05. The study included 635 participants yielding to a response rate of 98.1%. The prevalence of dietary diversity practice was 25.2%. Mothers learned up to secondary level or above [(AOR=2.97, 95% CI: (1.26, 6.99)], mothers who had job [(AOR=3.21, 95% CI: (1.41, 7.29)], older children [(AOR=2.51, 95% CI: (1.45, 4.34)], male children [(AOR= 2.08, 95% CI: (1.29, 3.33)], healthy children [(AOR=2.65, 95% CI: 1.36, 5.16)] and richest households [(AOR=4.45, 95% CI: 1.94, 10.22)] were associated with dietary diversity practice. Generally, the dietary diversity practice was low. Therefore, attention should be given to mothers with no formal education and efforts should be done to improve the socioeconomic status of the households.

scholarly journals Complementary Feeding Practices and Associated Factors Among Infants and Young Children 6–23 Months in Fort Portal Kabarole District Uganda (P11-049-19)

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (Supplement_1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Sharon Bagaaya ◽  
Henry Wamani ◽  
Richard Kajura
Keyword(s):  
Young Children ◽  
Low Income ◽  
Associated Factors ◽  
Complementary Feeding ◽  
Dietary Diversity ◽  
Feeding Practices ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Child Feeding ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Infants And Young Children

Abstract Objectives To determine the prevalence of appropriate complementary feeding practices and associated factors among infants and young children 6–23 months in Fort Portal municipality Kabarole Uganda Methods A community based cross sectional study was conducted among 206 mothers/caregivers of infants and young children 6–23 months using both quantitative and qualitative methods. Probability proportionate to population size technique was used to select study subjects. A pretested WHO standard questionnaire for measuring infant and young child feeding practices was adopted for assessing complementary feeding practices. Appropriate complementary feeding was defined as attaining both minimum meal frequency and minimum dietary diversity in the last 24 hours. Prevalence ratios and there 95% confidence intervals were generated. Modified poisson regression analysis method was used to generate factors associated with appropriate complementary feeding. Five focus group discussions were conducted to capture participants perceptions on appropriate complementary feeding practices. Results The prevalence of appropriate complementary feeding was 21.4%. Formal employment (PR: 7.05; CI:1.69-29.36), cohabiting (PR: 2.15; CI: 1.10-4.18) and having no child illness (PR: 1.85; CI: 0.88-4.35) were associated with appropriate complementary feeding. Qualitative results showed that inadequate information and low income as major challenges towards appropriate complementary feeding practices. Conclusions Appropriate complementary feeding practices were low. unless interventions such as; health services access and women entrepreneurship are put in place, the inappropriate complementary feeding practices are unlikely to change. Funding Sources Ministry of Health Uganda. Supporting Tables, Images and/or Graphs

scholarly journals Management Outcome and Associated Factors among Intestinal Obstruction Patients Treated Surgically, Eastern Ethiopia

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tesfaye Derseh ◽  
Biniam Minuye ◽  
Mohammed Yusouf ◽  
Tariku Dingeta
Keyword(s):  
Logistic Regression ◽  
Intestinal Obstruction ◽  
General Hospital ◽  
Associated Factors ◽  
Statistical Significance ◽  
Unfavorable Outcome ◽  
High Rate ◽  
P Value ◽  
Hospital Data ◽  
Eastern Ethiopia

Abstract Background Intestinal obstruction is a global problem consuming much in terms of surgical services. It is a common surgical emergency and a significant health problem in Ethiopia. Several factors contribute to poor management outcomes in the case of intestinal obstruction. Post-operative mortality rate ranges from 3% to 30%. Despite this high rate of mortality, there is no recently published literature that has explored Intestinal Obstruction and its associated factors at Chiro General Hospital. Methods Institution based cross-sectional study was conducted among 254 of patients admitted with Intestinal obstruction who treated surgically at Chiro General Hospital. Data were collected using checklists from individual patient cards by trained three BSc nurses from 13 to 18 July 2018 and completeness of data collection was checked every day by the principal Investigator. Data were entered to Epi-Data version 3.1 computer software and exported to SPSS statistical software version 22 for analysis. Bivariable binary logistic regression was used to saw the association between each independent variable and dependent variable. All variables with P-value < 0.2 during bi-variable analyses were considered for multivariable logistic regression analyses. Odds ratio along with 95%CI were estimated to measure the strength of the association. Level of statistical significance was declared at p value less or equal to 0.05. Results In this study the magnitude of unfavorable outcome of Intestinal Obstruction was 21.3% (95% CI: (16.5, 26.4). Age group of 55 years or above [AOR=2.9, 95%CI: (1.03, 8.4)], duration of illness of 24hrs or above [AOR=3.1, 95%CI: (1.03, 9.4)], pre-operative diagnosis of gangrenous SBO & gangrenous LBO [(AOR=3.6, 95%CI: (1.3, 9.8)), (AOR=4.2, 95%CI: (1.3, 13.7))], respectively were significantly associated with unfavorable outcome. Conclusions The magnitude of unfavourable management outcome of patients with Intestinal obstruction who treated surgically in this study was high. Old age, late presentation of illness and gangrenous bowel obstruction were significantly associated with unfavourable management outcome. So that early detection prompt management of patients with Intestinal obstruction reduce the occurrence of unfavourable outcome of patients.

scholarly journals The Magnitude of Nutritional Underweight and Associated Factors Among Children Aged 6-59 Months in Wonsho Woreda, Sidama Zone Southern Ethiopia

2017 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 7-16 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rahel Gamecha ◽  
Tsegaye Demissie ◽  
Amha Admasie
Keyword(s):  
Associated Factors ◽  
Dietary Diversity ◽  
Statistical Significance ◽  
Anthropometric Measurements ◽  
World Health ◽  
Southern Ethiopia ◽  
P Value ◽  
Cluster Sampling ◽  
Public Health Burden ◽  
Under Nutrition

Background: Childhood under-nutrition is a major global health problem. Although the rate of under-nutrition in southern Ethiopia has substantially declined in the last decade, but it still remains the major causes of morbidity and mortality of children under-five years. Unfortunately, there was no study in this study area with respect to this topic of interest and therefore, this study was carried out to assess the magnitude of underweight and associated factors among children aged 6-59 months. Methods: A community based cross sectional study was conducted in Wonsho Woreda, Southern Ethiopia. A total of 595 randomly selected child mother pairs were selected using cluster sampling method. Data were collected using a face-to-face interview and children anthropometric measurements. Child Dietary Diversity Score (DDS) was determined. World Health Organization Anthro software was used to convert anthropometric measurements into Z-scores. The data was analyzed using Epidata version 3.1 and SPSS version 20. Bivariate and multivariable logistic regression model was used. A statistical significance was declared at p-value less than 0.05. Result: The overall prevalence of underweight was 122(20.5%) (95% CI, 17.3-23.8%), meanwhile, the prevalence of severe and moderate underweight was 7.1% and 13.4% respectively. Male children were 1.78 times more likely to be underweight than female children (AOR=1.78; 95%CI=1.17, 2.70). Unimmunized, children were 2.45 times more likely to be underweight (AOR=2.45; 95%CI=1.41, 4.24). Conclusion: Prevalence of nutritional underweight was high in the study area. Driving factors of underweight were investigated and therefore, strong stakeholders’ collaboration is compulsory to address the future public health burden.

scholarly journals Predictors of stunting among pediatric children living with HIV/AIDS, Eastern Ethiopia

2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 82
Author(s):  
Dawit Gezahegn ◽  
Gudina Egata ◽  
Tesfaye Gobena ◽  
Berhanu Abebaw
Keyword(s):  
Low Income ◽  
Statistical Significance ◽  
Multivariable Analysis ◽  
Public Hospitals ◽  
Sub Saharan Africa ◽  
Low Income Countries ◽  
P Value ◽  
Eastern Ethiopia ◽  
Living With Hiv ◽  
Hiv Aids

Globally, there were about 3.4 million pediatric children (&lt;15 years of age) who were living with HIV/AIDS. Ethiopia has one of the highest rates of malnutrition in Sub-Saharan Africa. As of 2013, there were about 160,000 pediatric children living with HIV/AIDS in Ethiopia. Even though undernutrition makes it difficult to combat HIV/AIDS, there is paucity of information on the magnitude of stunting and its predictors among seropositive pediatric children in low-income countries like Ethiopia. Institution based quantitative cross sectional study design was employed on 414 randomly selected pediatric (5-15 years) children living with HIV/AIDS in Harari Region and Dire Dawa City Administration Public Hospitals, Eastern Ethiopia. Pretested interviewer administered questionnaire and patient card review was held to collect data. Data were entered through Epi-data and exported to SPSS for analysis. The WHO Anthros plus software was used to calculate the anthropometric indices. Bivariate and Multivariable analysis along with 95%CI were done to identify predictors of stunting. Level of statistical significance was declared at P-value &lt;0.05. The prevalence of stunting was found to be 30.9% (95%CI: 26.0-36.0%). Rural residence [AOR=4.0, (95%CI: 2.22, 7.17)], family monthly income of ≤500 ETB [AOR=5.79, (95%CI: 2.82, 11.60)], being anemic [AOR=3.17, (95% CI: 2.13, 4.93)] and the presence of diarrhea [AOR=6.21, 95% (CI: 3.39, 9.24)] were predictors of stunting. Thus, collaborative measures should be undertaken (to decrease frequent infections and to improve the economic status) to combat chronic malnutrition during HIV/AIDS treatment.

scholarly journals Dietary diversity and associated factors among children aged 6 to 23 months in Chelia District, Ethiopia

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Shambel Keno ◽  
Haile Bikila ◽  
Tesfaye Shibiru ◽  
Werku Etafa
Keyword(s):  
Young Children ◽  
Associated Factors ◽  
Family Income ◽  
Dietary Diversity ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Dominant Group ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Household Heads ◽  
Minimum Dietary Diversity ◽  
Infants And Young Children

Abstract Background Although minimum dietary diversity (MDD) is one of the core indicators of a high-quality diet for infants and young children, meeting this dietary diversity standard remains a challenge in Ethiopia. Therefore, adequate information on the status and factors affecting minimum dietary diversity is essential to identify potential strategic interventions. This study to study is to assess DD and associated factors among children aged 6 to 23 months in Chelia District, Ethiopia. Methods A community-based cross-sectional study was conducted in the seven kebeles of Chelia District from 12th April to April 30th, 2020. Kebele is the smallest administrative unit in Ethiopia. Multistage sampling was used to select 631 participants who had a child aged 6 to 23 months. Data was entered into the Epi data version 3.1 and analyzed using Statistical Package for Social Science (SPSS) version 24. A binary logistic regression was fitted to identify significant factors associated with met MDD at 95% CI and a p-value < 0.05. Results Less than one-quarter (17.32%) of infants and young children aged 6 to 23 months had met MDD. The dominant group of foods consumed was composed of grains, roots, and tubers. Children aged18-23 months (AOR = 3.26, 1.36-7.79), mothers aged 35-44 years (AOR = 3.25, 1.38-7.45), housewives as household heads (AOR = 3.41, 1.56-2.37), children of smaller family size (AOR = 3.89, 1.18-12.78), and caregivers who studied grade 9-12 (AOR = 9.98, 5.66-17.10), who received information about food diversity during ANC (AOR = 1.48, 2.21-11.23) and PNC (AOR = 3.94, 2.04-7.63) visit, who travels less than one hour to reach the market (AOR = 2.94, 1.24-6.91) and who had high family income (AOR = 4.12, 1.90-8.19) were significantly associated with meeting MDD. Conclusion Dietary diversity among children aged 6 to 23 months in Chelia District is low. It is proposed that caregivers on MDD be educated/trained and encouraged to share information during health service in order to increase the diverse diet and achieve a better dietary diversity score for infants and younger children.

scholarly journals Community Based Health Insurance Enrollment and Associated Factors in Sidama Region, Ethiopia

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Berhanu Bifato ◽  
Amanuel Ayele ◽  
Muse Rike ◽  
Dalecha Dangura
Keyword(s):  
Health Insurance ◽  
Confidence Interval ◽  
Low Income ◽  
Associated Factors ◽  
Statistical Significance ◽  
Multivariable Analysis ◽  
P Value ◽  
Community Based ◽  
Community Based Health Insurance ◽  
Insurance Enrollment

Abstract Background: Community based health insurance is accepted as a capable tool of health system improvement and improves the health status of enrollees. Its mechanisms look for to protect low-income households from health related risks through mutual risk sharing at the community level. Even though Government’s efforts, the Community based health insurance enrolment rate remained low. Objective: To assess the community based health insurance enrollment and associated factors in Sidama Region, Ethiopia.Methods: A community based cross-sectional study was conducted in Sidama Region, 2020 using a pretested structured questionnaire. The study was conducted in randomly selected 770 households. The data entry was made by using Epi-info 2007 software. The data was analyzed by using SPSS version 20. Logistic regression statistical model was used to compute odds ratio with its 95% confidence interval to test the associations between dependent and independent variables. Then variables found to have P<0.25 in the bi-variable analysis taken as candidate for multivariable analysis. A P-value of 0.05 with a confidence interval of 95% was used to declare level of statistical significance. Result: Among 770 sampled households, 762 were interviewed and the response rate was 98.9%. About 20.2% of the respondents were enrolled in the scheme. Covariates such as፡ ages 31-59 years(AOR :2.62, 95% CI :1.48-4.66)and >=60 years(AOR : 2.87, 95% CI :1.23-6.74), households who had no formal education(AOR:1.66, 95% CI:1.02-2.72),affordability of premium (AOR:0.28, 95% CI: 0.15-0.54), knowledge on CBHI(AOR: 3.53; 95% CI: 1.21, 10.27) and perceived quality(AOR: 0.52, 95% CI: 0.25-0.87) had statistically significant association with community based health insurance enrollment.Conclusion: The prevalence of community based health insurance enrollment was low. This study identified the need to create knowledge and bring behavioral change in the community on the scheme in general. This study also revealed that regular contribution issue needs improvement based on affordability of households and building their trust on the program and efforts should be devoted to enhance quality of healthcare services to increase the enrollment.

Correlation between Agricultural Biodiversity, Dietary Diversity, Household Food Security and Associated Factors of Wasting among 6-59 Months old Children in Ambassel Woreda, North East Ethiopia

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sisay Eshete Tadesse ◽  
Tefera Chane Mekonnen ◽  
Yitbarek Wasihun Feleke ◽  
Metadel Adane Mesfine ◽  
Nigus Cherie Bekele ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Associated Factors ◽  
Dietary Diversity ◽  
Statistical Significance ◽  
Public Health Problem ◽  
Household Food Security ◽  
P Value ◽  
Agricultural Biodiversity ◽  
Dietary Diversity Score ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Household Food

Abstract Background Worldwide there are up to 300,000 known plant species. But, only 2% are consumed by human. Under nutrition among under five children is still a public health problem. There is an information gap on the importance of agricultural biodiversity in relation to dietary intake and nutritional status. Objective to assess the correlation between agricultural bio-diversity, dietary diversity, household food insecurity and associated factors of wasting among 6-59 months old children. Method A community based cross-sectional study was employed among 367 systematically selected children aged 6-59 months from January to April 2018. The sample size was determined by Epi Info 7.2.5.1. Data were collected by open data kit. Height and weight were measured using height measuring board and SECA Germany. Data entry and analysis was done using Epi Data version 3.1 and STATA version 14. Descriptive statistics was computed and reported using frequency and percentage. Anthropometric measurements were analyzed using WHO Anthro 2005 software. Linear regression and correlation were done. A p-value of < 0.05 and 95% confidence intervals were used to see the statistical significance. Result The prevalence of wasting was 7.3%(95% C.I; 4.6, 10.0). Dietary diversity score is found to be correlated with height for weight Z score (r=-0.11, p-value=0.04) of children. Mother who are unable to read and write (B=-.126, 95% CI: -1.02, -.034) and dietary diversity score (B=.143, 95% CI: .14, 1.86) were factors associated with wasting. Conclusion and Recommendation Wasting is higher than the national target of Ethiopia. Educational status of mother and DDS were factors associated with wasting among children aged 6-59 months. Prevention of nutritional problem should include reducing illiteracy rate among mother/care-givers and promote diversified intake of diet among 6-59 months old.

scholarly journals Management Outcome and Associated Factors among Intestinal Obstruction Patients Treated Surgically, Eastern Ethiopia

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tesfaye Derseh ◽  
Minuye Biniam ◽  
Mohammed Yusouf ◽  
Tariku Dingeta
Keyword(s):  
Logistic Regression ◽  
Intestinal Obstruction ◽  
General Hospital ◽  
Associated Factors ◽  
Statistical Significance ◽  
Unfavorable Outcome ◽  
High Rate ◽  
P Value ◽  
Hospital Data ◽  
Eastern Ethiopia

Abstract Background Intestinal obstruction is a global problem consuming much in terms of surgical services. It is a common surgical emergency and a significant health problem in Ethiopia. Several factors contribute to poor management outcomes in the case of intestinal obstruction. Post-operative mortality rate ranges from 3% to 30%. Despite this high rate of mortality, there is no recently published literature that has explored Intestinal Obstruction and its associated factors at Chiro General Hospital. Methods Institution based cross-sectional study was conducted among 254 of patients admitted with Intestinal obstruction who treated surgically at Chiro General Hospital. Data were collected using checklists from individual patient cards by trained three BSc nurses from 13 to 18 July 2018 and completeness of data collection was checked every day by the principal Investigator. Data were entered to Epi-Data version 3.1 computer software and exported to SPSS statistical software version 22 for analysis. Bivariable binary logistic regression was used to saw the association between each independent variable and dependent variable. All variables with P-value < 0.2 during bi-variable analyses were considered for multivariable logistic regression analyses. Odds ratio along with 95%CI were estimated to measure the strength of the association. Level of statistical significance was declared at p value less or equal to 0.05. Results In this study the magnitude of unfavorable outcome of Intestinal Obstruction was 21.3% (95% CI: (16.5, 26.4). Age group of 55 years or above [AOR=2.9, 95%CI: (1.03, 8.4)], duration of illness of 24hrs or above [AOR=3.1, 95%CI: (1.03, 9.4)], pre-operative diagnosis of gangrenous SBO & gangrenous LBO [(AOR=3.6, 95%CI: (1.3, 9.8)), (AOR=4.2, 95%CI: (1.3, 13.7))], respectively were significantly associated with unfavorable outcome. Conclusions The magnitude of unfavourable management outcome of patients with Intestinal obstruction who treated surgically in this study was high. Old age, late presentation of illness and gangrenous bowel obstruction were significantly associated with unfavourable management outcome. So that early detection prompt management of patients with Intestinal obstruction reduce the occurrence of unfavourable outcome of patients.

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