Statistical analysis reveals high child stunting related to food insecurity in households with under-five children, implying a need for integrated health services.
This study revealed a high prevalence of stunting and food insecurity among households with under-five children in Hawassa Zuria district, Sidama region, Ethiopia. Household and child-level factors were significantly associated with these conditions. Integrated, multisectoral interventions should prioritize vulnerable households, focusing on dietary diversity, maternal and child health services, and sustainable food access. Policymakers should strengthen community-based programs to tackle both the immediate and underlying causes of child malnutrition and household food insecurity.
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