Community-based analysis reports 20.7% acute malnutrition among children aged 6–59 months, highlighting food insecurity and maternal health as critical factors.
Key Points
Acute malnutrition prevalence was 20.7%, with 6.2% classified as severe malnutrition and 14.5% as moderate.
Key risk factors included maternal malnutrition (AOR: 4.11) and food insecurity (AOR: 1.81), indicating complex contributing factors.
A community-based cross-sectional study in Ethiopia assessed malnutrition through systematic sampling and logistic regression analysis.
Immediate intervention is necessary, emphasizing improved access to nutrition and strengthening maternal-child health services.