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Determinants of Micronutrient Powder Coverage among Children Aged 6–23 Months in Nyarugenge District, Rwanda
Abstract
Background
Micronutrient deficiencies continue to affect millions globally, particularly pregnant women and children. This study aims to identify the determinants of Micronutrient Powder (MNP) coverage among children aged 6–23 months in Nyarugenge District, Rwanda.
Methods
A cross-sectional study was conducted on 380 children aged 6–23 months. Data were analyzed using SPSS version 21. Logistic regression was employed to assess the determinants of MNP coverage.
Results
The study found that 71.1% of children received MNP. Children aged 12–17 months (AOR = 1.63, 95% CI: 1.005–2.483, p = 0.046); 18–23 months (AOR = 2.14, 95% CI: 1.061–4.335, p = 0.034); Attendance at postnatal care (PNC) (AOR = 2.62, 95% CI: 1.346–5.097, p = 0.004), participation in supplementary feeding programs (AOR = 2.94, 95% CI: 1.214–7.109, p = 0.017), and having married mothers (AOR = 1.85, 95% CI: 1.033–3.306, p = 0.037) were positively associated with MNP coverage. Conversely, mothers aged 30–40 years (AOR = 0.14, 95% CI: 0.026–0.771, p = 0.024), UBUDEHE-2 (AOR = 0.40, 95% CI: 0.162–0.906, p = 0.031) were negatively associated with MNP coverage.
Conclusion
Integrating MNP distribution with maternal and child health services could enhance MNP coverage and adherence.
Rwanda J Med Health Sci 2025;8(1):49-60
