Prevalence of Diarrhea Disease and Associated Factors Among Children Under 5 Years in Geshiyaro Project Implementation Sites in Ethiopia: A Cross‐Sectional Study
ABSTRACT Background Globally, infectious diseases such as pneumonia, diarrhea, and malaria are the leading causes of death for children under 5. Diarrheal disease is a significant public health concern and causes the death of approximately 525,000 children under the age of 5 every year. In Ethiopia,...
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| author | Zinabu Assefa Alemu Aderajew Mekonnen Girmay Kirubel Tesfaye Teklu Ermias Alemayehu Adugna Melaku Gizaw Serte Tsigereda Assefa Alemayehu Badasa Wagari Likasa Benjamin Collyer Zelalem Mehari Mihretab Salasibew Getachew Tollera Masresha Tessema |
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| description | ABSTRACT Background Globally, infectious diseases such as pneumonia, diarrhea, and malaria are the leading causes of death for children under 5. Diarrheal disease is a significant public health concern and causes the death of approximately 525,000 children under the age of 5 every year. In Ethiopia, studies revealed that the prevalence of diarrhea among children under 5 years is alarming. However, there has been a shortage of studies regarding the predictors of diarrheal disease in Geshiyaro project implementation sites in Ethiopia. Therefore, this study aimed to fill this gap. Methods A community‐based cross‐sectional study was conducted from June to July 2023. A total of 2937 participants were enrolled in this investigation. Descriptive and multivariate logistic regression analysis was performed using STATA version 16. Results The 2‐week prevalence of diarrhea among children under 5 years was 11.8%. The following factors were significantly associated (p < 0.05) with the occurrence of childhood diarrhea: sex of the child (AOR: 1.6; 95% CI, 1.17–2.19), child age in a month (AOR: 0.5; 95% CI, 0.26–0.94), drinking water service (AOR: 2.6; 95% CI, 1.33–5.25), knowledge on diarrhea prevention (AOR: 1.4; 95% CI, 1.05–1.98), open defecation practice (AOR: 1.9; 95% CI, 1.33–2.74), and rotavirus vaccination (AOR: 1.8; 95% CI, 1.20–2.56). Conclusions This study identified several factors contributing to diarrhea. Besides, it also studied and showed a larger number of children who were not receiving basic vaccines. Therefore, the government and partner organizations should implement effective interventions to increase vaccine coverage and reduce diarrhea. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-549173f6cd014b669cdbd6281eb35d442025-01-29T03:42:39ZengWileyHealth Science Reports2398-88352025-01-0181n/an/a10.1002/hsr2.70380Prevalence of Diarrhea Disease and Associated Factors Among Children Under 5 Years in Geshiyaro Project Implementation Sites in Ethiopia: A Cross‐Sectional StudyZinabu Assefa Alemu0Aderajew Mekonnen Girmay1Kirubel Tesfaye Teklu2Ermias Alemayehu Adugna3Melaku Gizaw Serte4Tsigereda Assefa Alemayehu5Badasa Wagari Likasa6Benjamin Collyer7Zelalem Mehari8Mihretab Salasibew9Getachew Tollera10Masresha Tessema11Nutrition and Environmental Health Research Directorate Ethiopian Public Health Institute Addis Ababa EthiopiaNutrition and Environmental Health Research Directorate Ethiopian Public Health Institute Addis Ababa EthiopiaNutrition and Environmental Health Research Directorate Ethiopian Public Health Institute Addis Ababa EthiopiaNutrition and Environmental Health Research Directorate Ethiopian Public Health Institute Addis Ababa EthiopiaNutrition and Environmental Health Research Directorate Ethiopian Public Health Institute Addis Ababa EthiopiaNutrition and Environmental Health Research Directorate Ethiopian Public Health Institute Addis Ababa EthiopiaNutrition and Environmental Health Research Directorate Ethiopian Public Health Institute Addis Ababa EthiopiaImperial College London London UKChildren's Investment Fund Foundation Addis Ababa EthiopiaChildren's Investment Fund Foundation London UKNutrition and Environmental Health Research Directorate Ethiopian Public Health Institute Addis Ababa EthiopiaNutrition and Environmental Health Research Directorate Ethiopian Public Health Institute Addis Ababa EthiopiaABSTRACT Background Globally, infectious diseases such as pneumonia, diarrhea, and malaria are the leading causes of death for children under 5. Diarrheal disease is a significant public health concern and causes the death of approximately 525,000 children under the age of 5 every year. In Ethiopia, studies revealed that the prevalence of diarrhea among children under 5 years is alarming. However, there has been a shortage of studies regarding the predictors of diarrheal disease in Geshiyaro project implementation sites in Ethiopia. Therefore, this study aimed to fill this gap. Methods A community‐based cross‐sectional study was conducted from June to July 2023. A total of 2937 participants were enrolled in this investigation. Descriptive and multivariate logistic regression analysis was performed using STATA version 16. Results The 2‐week prevalence of diarrhea among children under 5 years was 11.8%. The following factors were significantly associated (p < 0.05) with the occurrence of childhood diarrhea: sex of the child (AOR: 1.6; 95% CI, 1.17–2.19), child age in a month (AOR: 0.5; 95% CI, 0.26–0.94), drinking water service (AOR: 2.6; 95% CI, 1.33–5.25), knowledge on diarrhea prevention (AOR: 1.4; 95% CI, 1.05–1.98), open defecation practice (AOR: 1.9; 95% CI, 1.33–2.74), and rotavirus vaccination (AOR: 1.8; 95% CI, 1.20–2.56). Conclusions This study identified several factors contributing to diarrhea. Besides, it also studied and showed a larger number of children who were not receiving basic vaccines. Therefore, the government and partner organizations should implement effective interventions to increase vaccine coverage and reduce diarrhea.https://doi.org/10.1002/hsr2.70380children under 5diarrheaEthiopiaprevalence |
| spellingShingle | Zinabu Assefa Alemu Aderajew Mekonnen Girmay Kirubel Tesfaye Teklu Ermias Alemayehu Adugna Melaku Gizaw Serte Tsigereda Assefa Alemayehu Badasa Wagari Likasa Benjamin Collyer Zelalem Mehari Mihretab Salasibew Getachew Tollera Masresha Tessema Prevalence of Diarrhea Disease and Associated Factors Among Children Under 5 Years in Geshiyaro Project Implementation Sites in Ethiopia: A Cross‐Sectional Study Health Science Reports children under 5 diarrhea Ethiopia prevalence |
| title | Prevalence of Diarrhea Disease and Associated Factors Among Children Under 5 Years in Geshiyaro Project Implementation Sites in Ethiopia: A Cross‐Sectional Study |
| title_full | Prevalence of Diarrhea Disease and Associated Factors Among Children Under 5 Years in Geshiyaro Project Implementation Sites in Ethiopia: A Cross‐Sectional Study |
| title_fullStr | Prevalence of Diarrhea Disease and Associated Factors Among Children Under 5 Years in Geshiyaro Project Implementation Sites in Ethiopia: A Cross‐Sectional Study |
| title_full_unstemmed | Prevalence of Diarrhea Disease and Associated Factors Among Children Under 5 Years in Geshiyaro Project Implementation Sites in Ethiopia: A Cross‐Sectional Study |
| title_short | Prevalence of Diarrhea Disease and Associated Factors Among Children Under 5 Years in Geshiyaro Project Implementation Sites in Ethiopia: A Cross‐Sectional Study |
| title_sort | prevalence of diarrhea disease and associated factors among children under 5 years in geshiyaro project implementation sites in ethiopia a cross sectional study |
| topic | children under 5 diarrhea Ethiopia prevalence |
| url | https://doi.org/10.1002/hsr2.70380 |
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