Understanding household economic influences on child stunting: A cross-sectional study in Eastern Uganda

While asset-based wealth was not associated with child stunting, household income diversification proved to be protective. These findings indicate considerations for interventions that integrate multiple income generation with food security strategies to reduce child stunting in this population.

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Nutrition
Published
2026-03-05
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https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nut.2026.113187
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Child Nutrition and Water Access
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Understanding household economic influences on child stunting: A cross-sectional study in Eastern Uganda

Motab Aljohani, Nicholas Matovu, Ndegeya Kizito
Nutrition
Child Nutrition and Water Access
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Understanding household economic influences on child stunting: A cross-sectional study in Eastern Uganda

Motab Aljohani, Nicholas Matovu, Ndegeya Kizito
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Abstract

While asset-based wealth was not associated with child stunting, household income diversification proved to be protective. These findings indicate considerations for interventions that integrate multiple income generation with food security strategies to reduce child stunting in this population.

NutritionVol. 147
Saudi Electronic University (SA), Queen's University Belfast (GB), Kyambogo University (UG)
Zero hunger
Openalex Percentile: Top 33%
Child Nutrition and Water Access
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