Spatial patterns and associated factors of Childhood Diarrhea in Ethiopia: Evidence Childhood Diarrhea in Ethiopia: Evidence

Abstract

Summary Introduction: Globally, childhood diarrhea remains a major public health problem. In Sub-Saharan African countries including Ethiopia where living in poor sanitation areas, diarrhea is a major threats for child morbidity and mortality. The pattern of the disease occurrence is mostly different from place to place that worrisome the problem. Therefore, spotting the occurrence of diarrhea clusters will reveals a significant insights in to patterns and risks of diarrhea morbidity in a particular setting. Objective: The aim of this study will be to assess the extent of spatial patterns and associated factors of childhood diarrhea in Ethiopia by taking three consecutive Ethiopia DHS data. Method: Ethiopia DHS of 2000, 2005, and 2011 under five related data will be used. The data was collected using repeated cross sectional study design through interviewer based structured questionnaires. Study participants were included into the study with stratified cluster sampling technique. The data will be extracted from the three surveys’ datasets using data extraction tools. A total of 31,888 children under five years of age will be selected. The spatial patterns of childhood diarrhea will be analyzed using Geographical Information System Work plan and budget: This research work will be conducted from January to June, 2016 with a total cost of 16,800.00 ETB.