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Nutritional Status of Postpartum Mothers and Associated Risk Factors in Shey-Bench District, Bench-Sheko Zone, Southwest Ethiopia: A Community Based Cross-Sectional Study.

Asresash SebetaAbel Girma TilahunRediet KidaneEyob TekalignDessalegn Tamiru
Published in: Nutrition and metabolic insights (2022)
This study found a lower prevalence of underweight compared with overweight in the study area. Occupational status, marital status, age of the mother, dietary diversity, exclusive and frequency of breastfeeding were significantly associated factors with nutritional status of postpartum mother. We recommend strengthening the provision of nutrition education on modifiable factors with collaboration of other sectors.
Keyphrases
  • healthcare
  • physical activity
  • weight loss
  • palliative care
  • south africa