Publications by authors named "Selamawit Bekele Geberselassie"
Prevalence of stunting and its associated factors among children 6-59 months of age in Libo-Kemekem district, Northwest Ethiopia; A community based cross sectional study.
Selamawit Bekele Geberselassie Solomon Mekonnen Abebe Yayehirad Alemu Melsew Shadrack Mulinge Mutuku Molla Mesele Wassie
PLoS One
August 2018
Article Synopsis
- The study examined the prevalence of stunting in children aged 6-59 months in Libo-Kemekem district, Ethiopia, finding that nearly 49.4% were affected due to poor diet, care, and infections.
- Factors such as older child age and larger family size were linked to higher stunting rates, while better education among fathers and certain employment statuses of parents were associated with lower rates.
- The research highlights the need for interventions in nutrition, family planning, and parenting education to combat stunting in vulnerable populations.