UNDERWEIGHT AND ASSOCIATED FACTORS AMONG LACTATING WOMEN IN WONCHI DISTRICT, SOUTH WEST SHOA, OROMIA, ETHIOPIA, 2023
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The aim of this study is to assess the prevalence of underweight and its associated factors among lactating women in Wonchi district, central Ethiopia.
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The study titled "Prevalence of Underweight and Associated Factors Among Lactating Women in Wonchi District, Central Ethiopia" employed a community-based cross-sectional design. The dependent variable was underweight (BMI < 18.5 kg/m²), and independent variables included maternal age, education status, ANC contact, household food security, meal frequency, and dietary diversity. A total of 423 lactating women were selected using multistage sampling technique and participated from May 1 to June 15, 2023. Data were collected through interviewer-administered structured questionnaires and anthropometric measurements. Epi Info version 7 was used for data entry, and SPSS version 25 was used for analysis. Binary logistic regression was applied to identify associated factors.