Annals of Nutrition and Metabolism

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Does Anaemia Have Major Public Health Importance in Children Aged 6–59 Months in the Duggina Fanigo District of Wolaita Zone, Southern Ethiopia?

Tiku Y.S.a · Mekonnen T.C.b · Workie S.B.c · Amare E.d

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aDepartment of Nutrition, Health Care Provider at Wolaita Zone Health Office, Dessie, Ethiopia
bLecturer at Department of Public Health, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Wollo University, Dessie, Ethiopia
cLecturer at School of Public Health, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Wolaita Sodo University, Wolaita Sodo, Ethiopia
dAssistant Professor at Department of Biochemistry, Wolaita Sodo University, Wolaita Sodo, Ethiopia

Keywords: Major public health problemAnaemiaChildrenSouthern Ethiopia

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Article / Publication Details

First-Page Preview
Abstract of Original Paper

Received: February 04, 2017
Accepted: October 09, 2017
Published online: November 16, 2017
Issue release date: February 2018

Number of Print Pages: 9
Number of Figures: 1
Number of Tables: 4

ISSN: 0250-6807 (Print)
eISSN: 1421-9697 (Online)

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Abstract

Background: Globally, a large number of children aged 6–59 months are affected by anaemia. In Ethiopia, like other developing countries, more than 40% of children under 5 years are affected by anaemia. Anaemia during infancy and childhood period is associated with poor health and impaired cognitive development, leading to reduced academic achievement and earning potential in their adult life. The aim of this research was to assess whether anaemia remained a major public health problem among children aged 6–59 months or not in Duggina Fanigo District of Wolaita Zone, South Ethiopia in 2016. Methodology: A community-based cross-sectional study was conducted from February to March 2016, on 404 mothers with children aged 6–59 months who were selected through the systematic sampling method. Socio-demographic and other data on associated factors was collected using a pre-tested questionnaire. Capillary blood was taken from the fingertip of each child and hemoglobin was measured using Haemo-Cue digital photometer. All the necessary safety measures were taken during blood collection. Data analysis was made using SPSS version 21. Multivariable logistic regression analysis was used to assess the association of independent variables with outcome variables and to control the possible confounding factors. Result: The overall prevalence of anaemia was 51.4%. Anaemia was common among young children as compared to older children. After controlling the effect of confounding and adjusting for age, gender and altitude, explanatory variables like low dietary diversity (AOR = 3.24; 95% CI [1.68–6.23]), food insecurity (AOR = 3.63; 95% CI [2.18–6.04]), stunting (AOR = 2.60; 95% CI [1.56–4.35]), underweight (AOR = 2.46; 95% CI [1.29–4.67]) and fever within 2 weeks (AOR = 2.49; 95% CI [1.29–4.81]) prior to the survey were significantly associated with anaemia. In conclusion, the overall prevalence of anaemia among children aged 6–59 months has remained a major public health importance in the study area. Integrated efforts need to be prioritized to improve the health as well as the nutritional status of children aged 6–59 months through appropriate feeding practices in infants and children.

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Article / Publication Details

First-Page Preview
Abstract of Original Paper

Received: February 04, 2017
Accepted: October 09, 2017
Published online: November 16, 2017
Issue release date: February 2018

Number of Print Pages: 9
Number of Figures: 1
Number of Tables: 4

ISSN: 0250-6807 (Print)
eISSN: 1421-9697 (Online)

For additional information: https://www.karger.com/ANM

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