Predictors of relapse of acute malnutrition following exit from community-based management program in Amhara region, Northwest Ethiopia: An unmatched case-control study.

The key factors contributing to relapse of acute malnutrition were related to childcare and feeding practices. Social and behavior change communication strategies targeting families at risk of undernutrition, along with improved food security and integrated programming are recommended to prevent relapse of acute malnutrition.