Prevalence and Determinants of Stunting Among Adolescent Girls in Ethiopia

Abate, Biruk Beletew; Kassie, Ayelign Mengesha; Kassaw, Mesfin Wudu; Zemariam, Alemu Birara; Alamaw, Addis Wondmagegn

doi:10.1016/j.pedn.2020.01.013

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“…The main aim of the 2016 EDHS was to provide up-to-date information on fertility, childhood mortality, fertility preferences, awareness, approval, and use of family planning methods; maternal and child health; domestic violence; and knowledge and attitude toward HIV/AIDS and other sexually transmitted infections and the prevalence of HIV among the adult population. The survey included representative samples of women (aged 15–49 years) and men (aged 15–59 years) from the nine regions and two administrative cities of the country [ 18 ]. However, the current study involved nonpregnant reproductive age group women only because pregnancy nullifies the values of BMI, and data about BMI was not collected among pregnant women and among women who have had a birth in the 2 months before the survey in the 2016 EDHS [ 18 ].…”

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“…The survey included representative samples of women (aged 15–49 years) and men (aged 15–59 years) from the nine regions and two administrative cities of the country [ 18 ]. However, the current study involved nonpregnant reproductive age group women only because pregnancy nullifies the values of BMI, and data about BMI was not collected among pregnant women and among women who have had a birth in the 2 months before the survey in the 2016 EDHS [ 18 ].…”

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“…All reproductive age group women who were usual members of the selected households or who spent the night before the survey in the selected households were eligible for the female survey. The details of the sampling process are available elsewhere [ 18 ]. For this study, from the total 15,683 women participants of the 2016 EDHS, a subsample of 2,848 reproductive age group women aged 15–49 years who had a complete response to all variables of interest were selected and utilized for analysis after excluding women who were pregnant.…”

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“…According to the 2005 EDHS report, 27% of reproductive age group women in Ethiopia were underweight making their children not only being susceptible to low birth weight, short stature, and low resistance to infections but also increasing the risk of morbidity and mortality rates [ 17 ]. This has been reduced to 22% according to the 2016 EDHS [ 18 ]. However, this rate of underweight among women in Ethiopia is still higher, and more than double of the global prevalence rate that 9.7% of women are underweight worldwide [ 11 ].…”

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Prevalence of Underweight and Its Associated Factors among Reproductive Age Group Women in Ethiopia: Analysis of the 2016 Ethiopian Demographic and Health Survey Data

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Kassaw

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Journal of Environmental and Public Health

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Background. Underweight is defined as being below the healthy weight range. Underweight in reproductive age group women not only affects women but also increases the risk of an intergenerational cycle of malnutrition and child mortality. Various factors are linked with underweight among women. However, studies on the prevalence of underweight and its associated factors among women are limited in Ethiopia. Hence, this study aimed to assess the prevalence of underweight and its associated factors among reproductive age group women in Ethiopia. Methods. For this study, data were drawn from the 2016 Ethiopian demographic and health survey (EDHS). From the total, 15,683 women participants of the 2016 EDHS; a subsample of 2,848 participants aged 15–49 years who had a complete response to all variables of interest were selected and utilized for analysis. Data were analyzed using SPSS version 20 software program. Pearson’s chi-squared test was used to assess the frequency distribution of underweight and is presented with different sociodemographic characteristics. Logistic regression models were applied for analysis. A two-sided p value of less than 0.05 was used to declare a statistically significant association between the independent variables and underweight among women. Results. The prevalence of underweight among reproductive age group women in Ethiopia was 17.6%. The majority, 78.3% of underweight women, were rural dwellers. The odds of being underweight was higher among the young aged women, among those residing in rural areas, in those with higher educational status, and in those who have one or more children. On the other hand, the odds of underweight among respondents living in Benishangul, SNNPR, and Addis Ababa were less compared to those living in Dire Dawa. Similarly, the odds of underweight among participants with a higher level of husband or partner educational status and among those who chew Khat were less compared to their counterparts. Conclusion. Underweight among reproductive age group women in Ethiopia is still a major public health problem, particularly among rural dwellers. Underweight was significantly associated with different sociodemographic variables. Hence, context-based awareness creation programs need to be designed on the prevention methods of underweight in Ethiopia, giving especial emphasis to those residing in rural areas.

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Prevalence of Underweight and Its Associated Factors among Reproductive Age Group Women in Ethiopia: Analysis of the 2016 Ethiopian Demographic and Health Survey Data

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Abate

Kassaw

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“…Educational level of participants was categorized as; no education, primary, secondary, and higher education. Additional details of independent variables are available somewhere else [28]. The dependent variables of interest were overweight and obesity among non-pregnant women aged 15-49 years.…”

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Education and prevalence of overweight and obesity among reproductive age group women in Ethiopia: analysis of the 2016 Ethiopian demographic and health survey data

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Background: Globally, the prevalence of overweight and obesity is escalating, particularly among women and wealthier people. In many developed countries, overweight and obesity are more prevalent in persons with lower socioeconomic status. In contrast, studies in developing countries have reported a higher prevalence rate of overweight and obesity among women with higher educational status. Hence, this study aimed to assess the association between education and the prevalence of overweight and obesity among reproductive age group women in Ethiopia. Methods: This cross-sectional study was done based on the 2016 Ethiopian demographic and health survey (EDHS) data. From the total 15,683 women participants of the 2016 EDHS, 2848 reproductive age group women aged 15-49 years old who had a complete response to all variables of interest were selected and retained for analysis. Data were analyzed using SPSS version 20 software program. Both descriptive and logistic regression models were used for analysis. Results: The prevalence of overweight and obesity among the study participants was 11.5 and 3.4% respectively. The combined prevalence of overweight and obesity was 14.9%. From the total participants who are overweight and, or obese, majority, 83.3% were urban dwellers and the remaining 16.7% were rural dwellers. Education was positively associated with overweight and obesity among women. Besides, increased age, region, living in urban areas, being in rich quintile, increased frequency of watching television, and frequency of using internet were significantly associated with the odds of being overweight and obese among reproductive age group women in Ethiopia. Conclusions: The prevalence of overweight and obesity among reproductive age group women in Ethiopia is increasing compared to previous studies. Education was found to be a risk factor for overweight and obesity among women. Hence, context based interventions on the prevention and control methods of overweight and obesity are required.

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Prevalence and Determinants of Early Initiation of Sexual Intercourse Among Youth Girls in Ethiopia

Abate

Kassie

Kassaw

2020

Journal of Pediatric Nursing

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Prevalence and Determinants of Stunting Among Adolescent Girls in Ethiopia

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Prevalence of Underweight and Its Associated Factors among Reproductive Age Group Women in Ethiopia: Analysis of the 2016 Ethiopian Demographic and Health Survey Data

Prevalence of Underweight and Its Associated Factors among Reproductive Age Group Women in Ethiopia: Analysis of the 2016 Ethiopian Demographic and Health Survey Data

Education and prevalence of overweight and obesity among reproductive age group women in Ethiopia: analysis of the 2016 Ethiopian demographic and health survey data

Prevalence and Determinants of Early Initiation of Sexual Intercourse Among Youth Girls in Ethiopia

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