Prevalence and determinants of fever, diarrhea, and acute respiratory infection among children aged 5–59 months in Somaliland, 2020: insights from a nationwide survey - Takeaways - MDSpire

Prevalence and determinants of fever, diarrhea, and acute respiratory infection among children aged 5–59 months in Somaliland, 2020: insights from a nationwide survey

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  • Abdilaahi Yusuf Nuh

  • May 4, 2026

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    The prevalence of fever, diarrhea, and acute respiratory infections in children aged 5–59 months in Somaliland was 6.07%, 4.75%, and 3.66%, respectively.

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    Children aged ≥25 months had significantly lower odds of experiencing diarrhea, fever, and ARI compared to those aged ≤12 months.

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    Regional variations showed that children in Togdheer had substantially lower odds of diarrhea, fever, and ARI compared to those in Maroodi-Jeeh.

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    A nomadic lifestyle was associated with decreased odds of diarrhea, fever, and ARI compared to rural living.

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    Access to healthcare significantly reduced the odds of diarrhea and fever but did not show a significant association with ARI.

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