Patterns and determinants of under five mortality in Jimma town, Jimma Zone, South West Ethiopia

Abstract

were found For risk assessment, 72 controls were used. The result of the study shows that most deaths were in infancy and only six neonatal deaths were found. The major probable causes of death were acute respiratory infections, fever alone and gastroenteritis. Open field garbage disposal, home delivery, breast feeding (lesser duration), low income (<200 birr per month) and maternal illiteracy were the most significant risk factors in their order, associated with under five mortality. Interventions directed to the influencing factors can greatly reduce the under five mortality rate in the area.