Prevalence and determinants of stunting in a conflict-ridden border region in Armenia - a cross-sectional study

BMC Nutrition
Arin A BalalianAelita Sargsyan

Abstract

Despite global efforts, stunting remains a public health problem in several developing countries. The prevalence of stunting among 0- to 5-year-old children in Armenia has increased from 17% in 2000 to 19% in 2010. A baseline study was conducted among preschool children in Berd, a region near the northeastern border of Armenia that has experienced intermittent military tension for over 20 years. We conducted a cross-sectional study including 594 children aged 6-month- 6 years old and their caregivers in our analysis, to assess the prevalence and determinants of stunting. We calculated the anthropometric measurements and hemoglobin levels of children; analyzed children's stool and conducted a survey with children's caregivers. We employed the hierarchical logistic regression model to explore the predictors of stunting among 25-72 months old children and multivariable logistic regression models to investigate the predictors of stunting among 6-24 months old children. Individual and residence level variables were included in the models including anemia, minimum dietary diversity, mothers' height, the overall duration of breastfeeding, birthweight, child's history of diarrhea and mean socio-economic score. The prevalence of stuntin...Continue Reading

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