Determinants of undernutrition among children under-five years old in southern Ethiopia: does pregnancy intention matter? A community-based unmatched case-control study

Determinants of undernutrition among children under-five years old in southern Ethiopia: does pregnancy intention matter? A community-based unmatched case-control study

Abstract Background Stunting, which describes a small height for one’s age, is an indicator of chronic malnutrition. It develops mainly as a result of prolonged food deprivation or a chronic disease or illness. Unintended pregnancies and unplanned births are among the psychological factors that nega...

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Main Authors: Mohammed Feyisso Shaka, Yetayal Birhanu Woldie, Hirbaye Mokona Lola, Kalkidan Yohannes Olkamo, Adane Tesfaye Anbasse
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-03-01
Series:BMC Pediatrics
Subjects:
Child malnutrition
Ethiopia
Stunting
Under five
Pregnancy
Unintended
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12887-020-2004-7

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