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    MAGNITUDE AND ASSOCIATED FACTORS OF COMMON CHILDHOOD ILLNESS AMONG UNDER FIVE CHILDREN IN ENDAMOHONI DISTRICT, TIGRAY, ETHIOPIA. COMMUNITY BASED CROSS - SECTIONAL STUDY 2023/24.
    (Mekelle University, 2024-05-28) HINTSA GEBREMEDHIN
    Background: Common childhood illness includes acute respiratory infections, diarrheal diseases, and febrile illnesses. Thus illnesses remain a significant cause of morbidity and mortality among children under five children in developing country. Thus identification of associated factors of childhood illness would help to guide strategic planning and prioritize interventions. Objectives: To assess the magnitude and associated factors of common childhood illness among under five children in Endamohoni district, Tigray, Ethiopia. 2024. Methods: A community based cross sectional study design was employed. The study population were all children aged below 59 months and residents in the randomly selected Kebeles of Endamohoni District. A total of 552 study participants were selected using systematic random sampling technique and the sample size was determined using single and double proportion formula. Interviewer administered structured questionnaire was used to collect data. The data was entered in to Epi-data 4.4.2.1 and exported to SPSS version 25 for analysis. Binary Logistic regression analysis was used to assess the influence of independent variables to the outcome variable. Variables with p-value of ≤ 0.25 in the bivariate analysis were transferred to multivariable analysis. In the multivariable analysis, variables with P-value of P < 0.05 were considered statistically significant. Hosmer and Lemeshow was used to indicate goodness of fit. Result: One hundred eighty seven 33.9% (95% CI:30.0%-38.4%) under five children had common childhood illness. according to specific symptoms presence of cough ,diarrhea and fever were 15.2 % ( 95% CI:12.1%-18.3%) ,13 % ( 95% CI:10.1%-15.8%) and 12.3 % ( 95% CI:9.6%-15.4%). the factors affecting common childhood illness were place of residence (AOR= 2.3 (95% CI: (1.15, 4.59)), mother met minimum meal frequency while she was pregnant or lactating (AOR= 1.6 (95% CI: (1.05, 2.54)) and hand washing at critical times by family members (AOR= 4.00 (95% CI: (2.19, 7.56)). Conclusion and recommendation:. The findings of this study shows a concerning prevalence of common childhood illness ,affecting 33.9% of children in the surveyed population. in our community.by fostering better dietary practices and hygiene education ,we can create a healthier future for our children.