Analysis of Determinants of Stunting and Identifications of Stunting Risk Profiles Among Under 2-Year-Old Children in Ethiopia. A Latent Class Analysis.
Aneteneh FikrieBerhanu AdulaJitu BekaDejene HailuCheru Atsmegiorgis KitaboMark SpigtPublished in: Health services research and managerial epidemiology (2024)
Our study identified 3 distinct risk profiles for stunting in young children. A substantial amount (almost half) is in the high-risk category, where stunting is far more common. The identification of stunting profiles necessitates considering heterogeneity in risk factors in interventions. Healthcare practitioners should screen, provide nutrition counseling, and promote breastfeeding. Policymakers should strengthen social safety nets and support primary education.