Magnitude of Intestinal Parasitosis, Malnutrition, and Predictors of Anemia Among Nonpregnant Reproductive-Age Women Attending Healthcare Services in Olenchity General Hospital, Central Ethiopia

Background Anemia and malnutrition remain a public health challenge in developing worlds. during nonpregnant state is one of the neglected medical conditions affecting reproductive-age women around world. Globally, it estimated that one-third all are anemic. Although has negative consequences extensive burden, anemia nonreproductive-age rarely studied Africa. In Ethiopia, studies investigating among limited. Therefore, this study was aimed to assess intestinal parasitic infection, malnutrition, predictors Olenchity General Hospital, central Ethiopia. Methods A facility-based cross-sectional design employed 405 Ethiopia from February 14 March 24, 2018. Data were collected using pretested interviewer-administered questionnaire. Blood samples tested determine hemoglobin levels by hematology analyzer machine. Collected data entered into EpiData version 3.02 exported SPSS 20 (IBM Statistics, 2012) for further analysis. Multivariable logistic regression analysis done identify factors independently associated with after controlling possible confounders. Statistical significance declared at p-value <0.05. Result Overall, magnitude found be 47.4% [95% CI (42.7, 52.6)], which 34.8% mild, 11.4% moderate, 1.2% severely The prevalence wasting, overweight 34.6%, 26.2%, 8.1%, respectively. Having no formal education [AOR=2.25, (1.02, 4.97)], three five sanitary pads per day menses [AOR=1.66 2.68)], history chewing khat [AOR= 4.45, (1.18, 16.83)], being households mild food insecurity [AOR=3.41, (1.10, 10.58)], infection [AOR=2.28, (1.39, 3.47)] anemia. Conclusion anemia, considerable problem. attention should given visiting different healthcare services reduce risks future pregnancies ensure women’s health. Deworming also very crucial