Mothers’ autonomy and childhood stunting: evidence from semi-urban communities in Lao PDR

Mothers’ autonomy and childhood stunting: evidence from semi-urban communities in Lao PDR

Abstract Background Childhood stunting (height-for-age z-scores below − 2), a form of chronic undernutrition, remains a global health burden. Although a growing literature has examined the association between mothers’ autonomy and childhood stunting, these studies have been limited to countries in S...

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Main Authors: Yusuke Kamiya, Marika Nomura, Hina Ogino, Kanako Yoshikawa, Latsamy Siengsounthone, Phonepadith Xangsayarath
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-05-01
Series:BMC Women's Health
Subjects:
Women’s autonomy
Mother
Childhood stunting
Undernutrition
Lao PDR
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12905-018-0567-3

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