Undernutrition among Pregnant Women in Rural Communities in Southern Ethiopia

• DOI: 10.2147/ijwh.s285132
• Publication Date: 2021-01-07T21:16:55Z
• Authors: Solomon Zewdie; Sagni Girma Fage; Abera Kenay Tura; Fitsum Weldegebreal
• Keywords: Cross-sectional study

Background: Maternal undernutrition rates in Ethiopia are among the highest world. In addition, a huge inequity exists within country, with pregnant women rural communities being at increased risk. This study assessed prevalence of and its associated factors community southern Ethiopia. Methods: A community-based cross-sectional was conducted 376 randomly selected women. Data were collected through face-to-face interview followed by mid–upper arm circumference measurement. Household food insecurity minimum dietary diversity for assessed. entered into EpiData 3.1 exported to SPSS 20 analysis. Logistic regression models fitted check associations between independent variables undernutrition. Statistical significance set p < 0.05. Results: The 41.2% (95% CI 36.3%– 46.3%). Unintended pregnancy (AOR 2.06, 95% 1.27– 3.36) not participating Wome's Health Development Army meetings 3.64, 1.51– 8.77) predictors However, five or more groups 0.24, 0.07– 0.82), having least one antenatal care visit 0.46, 0.27– 0.78), age first ≥ years 0.39, 0.21– 0.76), from food-secure households 0.26, 0.16– 0.43) protective against Conclusion: Undernutrition highly prevalent area. Interventions aiming reduce should focus on discouraging teenage unintended pregnancy, reducing household insecurity, promoting visits encouraging consumption diversified diets Strengthening existing network Women's seems be very important. Keywords: undernutrition, women, community,