Spatial distribution of inadequate meal frequency and its associated factors among children aged 6-23 months in Ethiopia: Multilevel and spatial analysis.
Tigabu Kidie TesfieBekalu EndalewMolla Yigzaw BirhanuAysheshim Belaineh HaimanotAnteneh Lamesgen MnenehMuluye Gebrie MengieElyas Melaku MazengiaMulat Belay SimegnMuluken Chanie AgimasNebiyu Mekonnen DersehGirum Shibeshi ArgawWerkneh Melkie TilahunPublished in: PloS one (2024)
The prevalence of inadequate meal frequency was high in Ethiopia and had significant clustering patter. Significant hotspot clusters were located in Somali, northern Afar, Harari, Amhara, Gambela, and eastern South nation nationalities and peoples' region. Therefore, public health interventions which enhance breastfeeding practice, optimal number of antenatal care visits, educational empowerments should target hotspot areas to decrease inadequate meal frequency practice.