Influence of Maternal Education on Child Stunting in SNNPR, Ethiopia

Eliyas Musbah; Amare Worku

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Influence of Maternal Education on Child Stunting in SNNPR, Ethiopia

Eliyas Musbah, Amare Worku

Published in Central African Journal of Public Health (Volume 2, Issue 2)

Received: 27 August 2016 Accepted: 17 October 2016 Published: 23 November 2016

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Abstract

Stunting indicates a failure to achieve one’s genetic potential for height and thought to be the result of chronic under nutrition originating from infancy. Objective of study to assess magnitude of stunting among children less than five years of age and to explore its association with maternal education in SNNPR, Ethiopia. Based on data from Alive and Thrive initiative end line evaluation study in Ethiopia conducted in SNNPR from August 01 - September 05,2014. Pre-tested standardized questionnaire and trained data collectors were used. Across sectional with internal comparison study design was used. Double data entry was done by independent data clerks. Descriptive, binary and multiple logistic regression analyses were performed using statistical package for social sciences (SPSS) version 20.0 (SPSS Illinois, Chicago). The prevalence of child stunting was 39.1% in SNNPR. Child age, maternal educations, household wealth index, maternal autonomy, maternal BMI, mother’s height were independent predicators of child stunting. Mother who completed secondary and above schooling were 52% less likely to have stunted child than mothers who had never attended any formal schooling (AOR=0.48;95%CI:0.252,0.914). Child stunting still goes public health problem of the region. Consequently women empowerments, promotion of maternal education, multi sector approach were recommended.

Published in	Central African Journal of Public Health (Volume 2, Issue 2)
DOI	10.11648/j.cajph.20160202.15
Page(s)	71-82
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Stunting, Under-Five Children, Maternal Education, Southern Nations Nationalities and People’s Regional State(SNNPR), Ethiopia

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Addis Continental Institute of Public Health, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
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Addis Continental Institute of Public Health, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

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