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Predictors and factors associated with stunting among under- five-year children: a cross-sectional population-based

Joselyne Rugema1, Joselyne Mukantwari1, Innocent Twagirayezu1

  • 1University of Rwanda College of Medicine and Health Sciences, School of Nursing and Midwifery.

African Health Sciences
|April 24, 2023
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Stunting affects 37.5% of children under five in Rwanda, with age, sex, and household wealth as key predictors. Interventions targeting maternal and nutrition health are crucial to combat this public health challenge.

Area of Science:

  • Child Health
  • Public Health
  • Nutrition Science

Background:

  • Child stunting is a significant global health issue affecting physical, mental, and cognitive development.
  • In Rwanda, stunting poses a considerable risk to child well-being, increasing vulnerability to illness and mortality.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To identify predictors and associated factors of stunting in children under five years old in Rwanda.
  • To inform targeted interventions for stunting reduction in the Rwandan context.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized data from the 2014-2015 Rwanda Demographic and Health Survey (RDHS).
  • Analyzed anthropometric data of 3599 children under five using Stata software.
  • Employed descriptive statistics and logistic regression to determine associations and predictors of stunting.

Main Results:

  • 37.5% of children under five in Rwanda were found to be stunted.
  • Significant associations with stunting were observed for child's age, sex, place of residence, and household wealth index.
  • Age, sex, and household wealth index were identified as significant predictors of stunting.

Conclusions:

  • Child stunting remains a substantial public health burden in Rwanda.
  • Age and sex are critical predictors of stunting in children under five.
  • Household wealth significantly predicts stunting, highlighting socioeconomic disparities. Maternal and nutrition health interventions are imperative.
Abstract

Keywords:
PredictorsRwandaStuntingchildrenunder five years

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