article · Pan African Medical Journal

Prevalence and associated factors of acute diarrhea among under-five children living in Hargeisa Internally Displaced Persons, Somaliland: a community-based cross-sectional study

202411 citationsOpen accessUniversity of Hargeisa

Abstract

this study concludes that the prevalence of diarrhea was very high (51%). Lack of awareness of exclusive breastfeeding and colostrum feeding, storing drinking water in unprotected containers, and poor hand-washing practices were identified as significant predictors for childhood diarrhea (p-value < 0.05).

Research topics

Child Nutrition and Water Access
Viral gastroenteritis research and epidemiology
Pediatric health and respiratory diseases

Sustainable Development Goals

2Zero Hunger

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DOI: 10.11604/pamj.2024.47.10.35958

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