Publications by authors named "Lemlem Weldegerima"
Article Synopsis
- The study aimed to estimate the prevalence and factors associated with anemia among adolescent girls in Ethiopia, as previous research yielded inconclusive results and no comprehensive meta-analysis was conducted.
- Using systematic review and meta-analysis methods, the authors analyzed data from 15 studies involving nearly 10,000 girls, assessing the quality of the studies and potential biases.
- The findings showed that 19.1% of adolescent girls in Ethiopia were affected by anemia, with significant associated factors including menarche, menstrual blood flow, food insecurity, diet diversity, intestinal parasites, low body mass index, and rural living conditions.*
Background: Under-nutrition during pregnancy affects birth outcomes and neonatal outcomes. Worldwide, 20.5 million children were low birth weight, mainly in poor countries.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: While lactation is a physiological process requiring high energy demand to fulfill the nutrient requirements of the mother and the breastfeeding child, many factors affecting maternal nutrient intake can lead to nutritional deficits. Previous studies in Ethiopia have reported the prevalence of maternal and child undernutrition and related complications. However, qualitative studies exploring potential barriers to utilizing available nutrition interventions are limited.
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