Predictors of chronic undernutrition (stunting) among under five children in rural east Wollega, oromiya region, west Ethiopia: a community based unmatched case - control study

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Abbreviations: AKs, administrative kebeles; ANC, anti natal care; BF, breast feeding; CF, complementary feeding; CI, confidence interval; DHS, demographic and health survey; EMDHS, Ethiopia mini demographic and health survey; H/A, height-for-age; HAZ, height for age z score; HHs, households; IYCF, infant and young child feeding; OR, odds ratio; AOR, adjusted odds ratio; SD, standard deviation; UNICEF, united nations children’s fund; WHO, world health organization