Prevalence of Stunting and Its Associated Factors Among Children Residing in Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) Camps in Hargeisa, Somaliland: A Community-Based Cross-Sectional Study.

Barkhad Aden AbdeeqAhmed Ismail MohamedAbdiwahab Ismail AbdiJama Mohamed Dessalegn Tamiru Kalkidan Hassen Abate

Published in: Pediatric health, medicine and therapeutics (2024)

The observed stunting prevalence in IDP camps (21.1%) was substantial, highlighting the need for targeted interventions. Future efforts should aim to reduce stunting from the current rate to an estimated 5-10%, emphasizing comprehensive measures such as deworming, maternal nutrition, postnatal care improvement, robust immunization, and promoting healthcare facility deliveries.

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healthcare
risk factors
physical activity
quality improvement
young adults
palliative care
preterm infants
current status
birth weight
pain management
drug delivery
pregnancy outcomes
body mass index
pregnant women
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