![]() ![]() Being female (AOR: 2.55 95%CI: 1.16-5.63), Ever skipped one or more daily meal per day (AOR: 6.56 95%CI: 2.25-19.15), low dietary diversity score (AOR: 1.86 95%CI: 1.05-3.27) and using unprotected water source (AOR: 1.78 95%CI: 1.03-3.05) were statistically significant factors for thinness whereas being in age group 15-18 (AOR: 5.78 95%CI: 3.20-10.40) and ever used substance (AOR: 3.01 95%CI: 1.17-7.77) were statistically significant factors for stunting. Independent variables with P-value 0.25 in bivariate analysis were included in multivariable logistic regression and variables with P-value Results: A community based cross-sectional study was conducted among 312 street children from March 1-31, 2019. WHO AnthroPlus software version 1.0.4 was used for computing standardized indicators of nutritional status. Data were entered to EpiData version 3.1 and exported to SPSS version 20 for statistical analysis. Pretested self-administered structured questions were used for data collection. Methods: A community based cross-sectional study was conducted among 312 street children. ![]() This study assessed the magnitude of undernutrition and its associated factors among adolescent street children at Jimma town from March 1-31, 2019. ![]() In Ethiopia there is no clear information regarding the magnitude and forms of undernutrition and their associated factors among adolescent street children. Abstract : Background: Undernutrition is the major health problem in developing countries especially among underprivileged populations. ![]()
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