Prevalence of Stunting and Its Associated Factors Among Children Residing in Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) Camps in Hargeisa, Somaliland: A Community-Based Cross-Sectional Study
Pediatric Health Medicine and Therapeutics2024Vol. Volume 15, pp. 17–27
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Barkhad Abdeeq, Ahmed Ismail Mohamed, Abdiwahab Abdi, Jama Mohamed, Dessalegn Tamiru, Kalkidan Hassen Abate
Abstract
The observed stunting prevalence in IDP camps (21.1%) was substantial, highlighting the need for targeted interventions. Future efforts should aim to reduce stunting from the current rate to an estimated 5-10%, emphasizing comprehensive measures such as deworming, maternal nutrition, postnatal care improvement, robust immunization, and promoting healthcare facility deliveries.
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