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.
Authors
- Alemselam Zebdewos Orsango (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8300-2412)
- Ingunn Marie Stadskleiv Engebretsen (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5852-3611)
- Yilma MT
- Mehretu Belayneh
Institutions
- Hawassa University (ET)
- Wollega University (ET)
- University of Bergen (NO)
Publication Details
- Journal
- PLoS ONE
- Published
- 2026-02-17
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0341038
- Primary Topic
- Child Nutrition and Water Access
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00