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Determinants of Stunting in Children Under Five Years: A Case Study of Nyagatare District, Rwanda

Vincent Habiryayo1,2, Olivier Mizero1,2, Pelagie Izabayo3

  • 1Public Health, Mount Kenya University, Kigali-Rwanda.

Rwanda Journal of Medicine and Health Sciences
|June 27, 2025
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Childhood stunting in Rwanda is a significant issue. Improving mothers' education is crucial for preventing stunting in children under five years in Nyagatare District.

Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Pediatrics
  • Nutrition Science

Background:

  • Stunting, a marker of chronic malnutrition, significantly impacts child survival and development.
  • Rwanda faces a high prevalence of childhood stunting, necessitating targeted interventions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To identify the key determinants of stunting in children under five years of age.
  • To investigate the association between maternal education and childhood stunting in Nyagatare District, Rwanda.

Main Methods:

  • A quantitative, cross-sectional study involving 253 households was conducted in December 2021.
  • Data collection included structured questionnaires and anthropometric measurements for mothers and children.
  • Statistical analyses utilized WHO Anthro Survey Analyser and SPSS, employing bivariate and logistic regression.

Main Results:

  • The study revealed a stunting prevalence of 19.1%, with 7.2% severe stunting among children under five.
  • Lower maternal education levels were significantly associated with increased odds of stunting.
  • Children of mothers with no formal education had 3.6 times higher odds of being stunted compared to those with secondary education.

Conclusions:

  • Childhood stunting remains a critical public health concern in Nyagatare District.
  • Maternal education is a significant protective factor against stunting.
  • Interventions aimed at improving maternal education are recommended to combat childhood stunting in this region.
Abstract

Keywords:
AnthropometryMalnutritionRisk FactorsStuntingUndernutrition

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