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Child developmental delay and its associated factors among children aged 12–59 months in Dembecha district, Northwest Ethiopia: a community-based cross-sectional study

Abstract

The prevalence of developmental delay among children was high in Dembecha district compared to the global prevalence. Child developmental delay was associated with toddler child age, LBW, cesarean section mode of delivery, preterm delivery, initiation of complementary feeding before 6 months, stunting, inadequate meal frequency, and inadequate dietary diversity. Therefore, preventing preterm delivery and LBW, initiating complementary feeding before 6 months, stunting, and achieving the minimum meal frequency, and minimum dietary diversity are recommended to prevent child developmental delay.

Research topics

  • Child Nutrition and Water Access
  • Poverty, Education, and Child Welfare
  • Child Nutrition and Feeding Issues

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DOI: 10.3389/fpubh.2024.1464121

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