Objective The study examined high-risk fertility behaviour and its association with under-five
undernutrition in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). Design We conducted a cross-sectional …

Introduction Infertility is one of the public health problems affecting a significant number of
women in the reproductive age group. Although female fertility is predominantly affected by …

Objectives We aimed to examine whether an association exists between maternal high-risk
fertility behavior and chronic undernutrition among children under 5 y of age. In addition, we …

Background In low-income nations, high-risk fertility behavior is a prevalent public health
concern that can be ascribed to unmet family planning needs, child marriage, and a weak …

Background Stunting, which describes a small height for one's age, is an indicator of chronic
malnutrition. It develops mainly as a result of prolonged food deprivation or a chronic …

The first 1,000 days from conception to 24 months is a critical period for healthy growth and
development. In South Africa, stunting (weight-for-length below− 2SD from the WHO …

Abstract Background and Aim The positioning of eliminating all forms of malnutrition within
the spirit of the Sustainable Development Goals and the adoption of the United Nations …

Background Understanding the burden and contextual risk factors is critical for developing
appropriate interventions to control undernutrition. Methods This study used data from the …

Background The ongoing nutrition transition in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) is exhibiting
spatial heterogeneity and temporal variability leading to different forms of malnutrition …

Background Childhood undernutrition is the leading cause of under-five mortality and
morbidity in the world particularly in East African countries. Although there are studies on …