Methodological quality and reporting characteristics of anthropometric measurements in studies assessing the nutritional status of children in Ethiopia: A scoping review

Inconsistencies in reporting key methodological details of anthropometric measurements were identified, highlighting a potential gap or loose interpretations of the STROBE-nut reporting checklist for studies that measure anthropometry to assess the nutritional status of children. Therefore, we recommend strengthening the STROBE-nut by giving emphasis to the quality assurance aspect of anthropometric measurements including standardization, calibration, material, setting, number of measurements taken and measurer qualifications.

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PLoS ONE
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2026-02-17
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https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0341038
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Child Nutrition and Water Access
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Methodological quality and reporting characteristics of anthropometric measurements in studies assessing the nutritional status of children in Ethiopia: A scoping review

Alemselam Zebdewos Orsango, Ingunn Marie Stadskleiv Engebretsen, Yilma MT, Mehretu Belayneh
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Child Nutrition and Water Access
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Methodological quality and reporting characteristics of anthropometric measurements in studies assessing the nutritional status of children in Ethiopia: A scoping review

Alemselam Zebdewos Orsango, Ingunn Marie Stadskleiv Engebretsen, Yilma MT, Mehretu Belayneh
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Inconsistencies in reporting key methodological details of anthropometric measurements were identified, highlighting a potential gap or loose interpretations of the STROBE-nut reporting checklist for studies that measure anthropometry to assess the nutritional status of children. Therefore, we recommend strengthening the STROBE-nut by giving emphasis to the quality assurance aspect of anthropometric measurements including standardization, calibration, material, setting, number of measurements taken and measurer qualifications.

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Hawassa University (ET), Wollega University (ET), University of Bergen (NO)
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