Publications by authors named "Ashenafi Teklay"
Article Synopsis
- Vitamin A supplementation every 4-6 months is a cost-effective approach to improve vitamin A levels and reduce child morbidity and mortality in Tanzania, where a study investigated the influence of various factors on supplementation status among children aged 6-59 months.
- The analysis utilized data from the 2022 Tanzania Demographic and Health Survey, involving 9,382 children, and employed a multilevel binary logistic regression model to identify significant associations with vitamin A supplementation.
- Results show that 53.18% of children received supplementation, with factors like mother's working status, antenatal care, and delivery at health facilities positively influencing supplementation, while regional disparities also played a role in its availability.
