Assessment of dietary diversity and associated factors among lactating mothers in Debub Bench District.

Objective: To identify dietary diversity and its associated factors among lactating women in the Debub Bench district.

Methods: Cross-sectional study design was conducted among 836 lactating women from January 1st to March 31st, 2019, in Debub Bench district. The outcome variable of the study was determined based on the proportion of lactating mothers who fed less than five major food groups to mothers who fed more than five major food groups out of nine (9) food groups.

Factors associated with undernutrition among children aged between 6-36 months in Semien Bench district, Ethiopia.

Background: Malnutrition is a term used to refer a condition of both excessive and under-nutrition. Even in the 21 c, it is yet among the major public health challenges that affect the health, growth, and development of millions of children across continents. Studies show that malnutrition during early childhood could result in devastating long-term effects such as poor school performance, weak immune system, and growth and development.