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The prevalence of acute diarrhea among under-five children is 26.6% in Chiro Woreda, with lower rates in Community-Led Total Sanitation and Hygiene implemented kebeles (19.8%) compared to non-implemented kebeles (30.0%). Novelty: ClaimNovelty.CONFIRMATORY. Consensus alignment: ConsensusAlignment.SUPPORTS_CONSENSUS.

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This research aims to assess the prevalence of acute diarrhea and identify related factors among children under five in different kebeles in Ethiopia.

March 13, 2026Journal of Health Population and NutritionOpen Access

Prevalence and associated factors of acute diarrhea among under-five children in community-led total sanitation and hygiene implemented and non-implemented kebeles in Chiro Woreda, Eastern Ethiopia

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This research aims to assess the prevalence of acute diarrhea and identify related factors among children under five in different kebeles in Ethiopia.
Community-based cross-sectional study design
606 households surveyed using multistage systematic sampling
Data collected via structured questionnaires and observational checklists
Analysis performed using binary logistic regression
Two-week prevalence of diarrhea was 26.6% overall, with 19.8% in implemented kebeles and 30.0% in non-implemented kebeles.
Significant factors include unimproved water source (AOR = 5.84) and collecting water in over 30 minutes (AOR = 3.18).
Improper latrine use (AOR = 7.45) and poor handwashing practices (AOR = 2.87) were also significant risk factors.
Lack of rotavirus vaccination showed a very high association (AOR = 96.30).
Household sizes greater than 5 and male sex were additionally associated with increased diarrhea prevalence.

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Community-based study finds acute diarrhea prevalence impacted by sanitation practices in under-five children, highlighting health risks.

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Eba et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69b3ac9002a1e69014cce60a https://doi.org/10.1186/s41043-026-01284-z

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Prevalence and associated factors of acute diarrhea among under-five children in community-led total sanitation and hygiene implemented and non-implemented kebeles in Chiro Woreda, Eastern Ethiopia

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Prevalence and associated factors of acute diarrhea among under-five children in community-led total sanitation and hygiene implemented and non-implemented kebeles in Chiro Woreda, Eastern Ethiopia

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