Spatial Patterns and Risk Factors of Stunting Among Under-five Children in Kenya: A Multilevel and Spatial Analysis
Jackline Masit,
Bonface Malenje,
Herbert Imboga
Abstract:Stunting remains a significant public health burden in sub-Saharan Africa and has far reaching consequences. Identifying the drivers of stunting and high burden regions is key to developing effective and targeted intervention strategies. The objective of the study was to identify the risk factors and explore spatial patterns of stunting across counties in Kenya. Secondary data from 2022 Kenya Demographic Health Survey (KDHS) was utilized. A total of 13,016 children aged between 0 - 59 months were included in t… Show more
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