Prevalence of diarrhea and its associated factors among children under five years in Awi Zone, Northwest Ethiopia
Age of children, source of drinking water, health insurance, place of delivery, family size, water shortage, liquid waste disposal, and measles vaccination were significantly associated with diarrhea among under five children. Interventions targeting improvements in drinking water sources, health insurance coverage, sanitation practices, and vaccination rates are crucial for mitigating the impact of diarrheal disease among children under five years in Awi Zone.
Authors
- Yenew Alemu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9925-2915)
- Gedif Mulat Alemayehu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2860-9390)
- Nigussie Adam Birhan
- Alene Yirsaw Workineh
- Zelalem Meraf
- Emebiet Abich
- Atalaye Nigussie
- Tilahun Yimanu Birhan
Institutions
- Jigjiga University (ET)
- Injibara University (ET)
- University of Gondar (ET)
Publication Details
- Journal
- BMC Pediatrics
- Published
- 2024-11-06
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s12887-024-05191-2
- Citations
- 6
- Primary Topic
- Child Nutrition and Water Access
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 1.86