Determinants of undernutrition among children aged 6-59 months during the COVID-19 pandemic: A hospital-based cross-sectional study in Ethiopia.

Background: The public health problem of undernutrition is common in Ethiopia, particularly among children aged 6-59 months. However, determinants of undernutrition among children in this age group are not well investigated particularly within the context of COVID-19 pandemic. This study was, therefore, designed to assess the magnitude and determinants of undernutrition among children aged 6-59 months at Tirunesh Beijing general hospital, Ethiopia.