Prevalence and Associated Factors of Underweight among Women of Reproductive Age in Rwanda: Analysis of the Rwanda Demographic and Health Survey 2019/2020
Although underweight prevalence was low, younger women, rural residents, and those from lower socioeconomic status or with anaemia were at greater risk. These findings underscore the need for targeted interventions addressing both nutritional and broader social determinants of health.
Authors
- Raphael Ndahimana (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0004-0066-1826)
- Pascal Ubuzima
- Michael Habtu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5876-2743)
- Gad Nshimiyimana (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0004-7553-5429)
- Philemon Manishimwe
- Pasteur Dushimimana
- Diane Sakindi
- Jean Pierre Nizeyimana
- Israel Cyubahiro Munyambaraga
- Alice Mukamwezi
- Jean Batiste Rugira
- Edmond Nsengimana
- Jean de Dieu Nkundabatware
- Césarie Nikuze
- Rhonah Umuliza
- Frederick Karanganwa
Institutions
- Anhui Medical University (CN)
- University of Rwanda (RW)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Rwanda Journal of Medicine and Health Sciences
- Published
- 2025-08-08
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.4314/rjmhs.v8i2.14
- Citations
- 2
- Primary Topic
- Global Maternal and Child Health
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 6.99