2 publications

• Published Subscription 13 Dec 2018

  Appropriate Complementary Feeding Practice and Associated Factors among Mother of Children 6–23 Months in Mettu Town, South West Ethiopia

  By Kebebe Bidira

  Abstract: Introduction: An appropriate diet is a critical component for proper growth and development of children. The first two years of life are a critical window for ensuring optimal child growth and development and Nutritional deficiencies during this period can lead to impaired cognitive development, compromised educational achievement, and low economic productivity which become difficult to reverse later in life. Objective: the aim of the study is to assess the appropriate …

  Published in International Journal of Pediatric Nursing · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 52–62 Read article →

• Published Subscription 19 Nov 2018

  Determinants of Acute Malnutrition among Children Aged 6–59 Months Attending Public Health Facilities in Illu Aba Bor Zone, South West Ethiopia: A Case Control Study

  By Dereje Tsegaye Hawetu, Kebebe Bidira, Lemi Bacha

  Abstract: Background: Globally, 55 million children are suffering from acute malnutrition and every year 3.1 million children die of malnutrition. In Ethiopia malnutrition among under five years children is one of the challenge in achieving sustainable development goals in reducing child mortality. Objective: The objective of this study is to determine the factors associated with acute malnutrition among children 6–59 months of age attending public health facilities in Illu Aba Bor …

  Published in International Journal of Pediatric Nursing · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 67–78 Read article →