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Prevalence and Determinants of Diarrhea, Fever, and Coexistence of Diarrhea and Fever in Children Under-Five in Bangladesh
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2023 (English)In: Children, E-ISSN 2227-9067, Vol. 10, no 11, article id 1829Article in journal (Refereed) Published
Abstract [en]

Diarrhea and fever are prevalent childhood illnesses with potentially severe consequences, especially when they co-occur. This study investigates the prevalence and determinants of diarrhea, fever, and their coexistence among children under-five in Bangladesh. Data from the 2017-2018 Bangladesh Demography and Health Survey (BDHS) were analyzed using multivariable stepwise logistic regression with backward selection. This study found that 5.0% for diarrhea, 34.0% for fever, and 3.0% for the coexistence of both illnesses. Common factors associated with childhood diarrhea and fever included the child's age (12-23 months), and the mother's education. Diarrhea was associated with households with improved water sources and children in the Barisal division, while fever was linked to underweight children and those from more affluent backgrounds. The coexistence of both was significantly linked to underweight children, higher birth orders, and children from the Rajshahi division. Notably, child illnesses were associated with parental education, higher socio-economic status, and access to improved drinking water sources. Diarrhea affects one in 20 children, fever affects one in three, and the coexistence of both conditions affects one in 35 children in Bangladesh. The findings need further research and policy reviews to develop effective interventions and improve child health in Bangladesh.

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MDPI, 2023. Vol. 10, no 11, article id 1829
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Bangladesh, children, comorbidity, determinants, morbidity
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Public Health, Global Health and Social Medicine
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URN: urn:nbn:se:du-48254DOI: 10.3390/children10111829PubMedID: 38002920OAI: oai:DiVA.org:du-48254DiVA, id: diva2:1845413
Available from: 2024-03-19 Created: 2024-03-19 Last updated: 2025-02-20Bibliographically approved

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