Malnutrition and enteric parasitoses among under-five children in Aynalem Village, Tigray

Abstract

A cross sectional study was conducted in Aynalem Village, Tigray, in April 1997 on a total of 330 under-five children. Results from nutritional status assessment and stool examination for seven common enteric parasites are presented. The prevalence of stunting, wasting, and under-weight were 45.7%, 7.1%, and 43.1% respectively. The prevalence of low weight-for-age and stature-for-age were significantly associated with the age-group of children, (c2 =41.9, p