Prevalence and Determinants of Malnutrition Among Under 5 Children in Ujemen Community, Ekpoma Edo State.
Student: Izehi Stephanie Enaholo (Project, 2025)
Department of Human Nutrition and Dietetics
Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma, Edo State
Abstract
This study assesses the prevalence and determinants of malnutrition among under-five children in Ujemen community, Ekpoma, Edo State. A cross-sectional quantitative research design was employed, with data collected through a semi-structured questionnaire and anthropometric measurements. The study involved 175 participants, selected using a simple random sampling technique. Data were analyzed using SPSS version 26, applying descriptive and inferential statistical methods, including frequencies, percentages, mean, standard deviation, and independent t-tests. A p-value of 0.05 was considered statistically significant. Findings indicate that 94.4% of the mothers were young adults, 96.8% were married, and 88.9% were employed. Educational attainment was relatively high, with 59.5% of mothers completing secondary education and 34.1% attaining tertiary education. Among the children, 77.0% were preschoolers (3 to
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- Al-Hikmah University, Ilorin, Kwara State 2
- AL-ISTIQAMAH UNIVERSITY, SUMAILA, KANO STATE 1
- Al-Qalam University, Katsina, Katsina State 5
- Alex Ekwueme Federal University, Ndufu-Alike, Ebonyi State 86
- Alvan Ikoku College of Education, Imo State, (Affl To Univ of Nigera, Nsukka) 11
- Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma, Edo State 477
- Anambra State College of Health Technology, Obosi, Anambra State 1
- Auchi Polytechnic, Auchi, Edo State 501
- Auchi Polytechnic, Auchi, Edo State. (affl To Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka) 3
- Audu Bako College of Agriculture Danbatta, Kano, Kano State 54