Determinants of undernutrition among settled pastoralists' children aged 6–59 months in Kenya
Amos Otieno Adongo,
Joseph Wafula Matofari,
Elizabeth Kamau Mbuthia
Abstract:The transition from nomadism to sedentary lifestyle has introduced changes in diets and undernutrition is endemic among settled pastoral households. This study aimed to investigate the underlying factors affecting stunting, underweight, and wasting of children aged 6–59 months in Marsabit County, Kenya. A cross‐sectional household survey was conducted in six wards capturing pastoral, agro‐pastoral, and urban livelihood practices. Using multistage sampling method, 394 children aged 6–59 months participated with… Show more
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