Blockages to preventing malnutrition in Kambia, Sierra Leone: a semi-quantitative causal analysis

by Dan Campbell on August 13, 2014

Blockages to preventing malnutrition in Kambia, Sierra Leone: a semi-quantitative causal analysis, 2014.

Authors: Paul Binns, Ernest Guevarra, Mohamed Jalloh and Melrose Tucker

Reports of episodes of diarrhoea, respiratory illness and fever for the child appear to carry an increased likelihood of stunting. The same association was found with a lack of access to clean drinking water. These factors may be related and are consistent with reports from several communities of problems with the function of water pumps and limited access to clean water. The ability of mothers to recall danger signs associated with child illnesses appeared to be linked to a reduced likelihood of stunting. Improving access to clean drinking water and timely health-seeking behaviours, along with better access to medicines at community level, would likely contribute to a reduction of malnutrition.

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