The prevalence of anemia and the factors associated with its severity among children aged 6–59 months in Ghana: A multi-level ordinal logistic regression
Anemia among children aged 6-59 months in Ghana is a major public health concern. It is recommended to improve access to the media, address maternal anemia through targeted interventions, and strengthen the wealth status of families. Furthermore, preconception care for mothers during pregnancy should be supported to reduce anemia in the long-term. Additionally, the early detection and management of stunted children should be strengthened to decrease childhood anemia.
Authors
- Beshada Zerfu Woldegeorgis (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4758-0092)
- Amanuel Yosef Gebrekidan
- Yordanos Sisay Asgedom (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5226-1200)
- Aklilu Habte (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5719-4294)
- Gizachew Ambaw Kassie (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0736-5769)
- Bezawit Melak Fente (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0008-9574-2299)
- Mengistu Meske Koyira
- Beimnet Desalegn Kedida
Institutions
- Wolaita Sodo University (ET)
- Wachemo University
- University of Gondar (ET)
Publication Details
- Journal
- PLoS ONE
- Published
- 2024-12-23
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0315232
- Citations
- 4
- Primary Topic
- Iron Metabolism and Disorders
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 1.82