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Item Analysis of Risk Factor Correlated With Child Malnutrition in Ethiopia and Modeling the Progression of Malnutrition with Child Age(Addis Ababa University, 2021-02) Tefera, Mesay; Gebremedhin, Aregawi (PhD)Although the problem of malnutrition affects the entire population, children are more vulnerable because it hinders their optimal physical growth, cognitive and socio-emotional development. undernutrition is associated with 45 percent of deaths of under 5 children. The solution for this serious public health issue is essential. From this perspective, this study aimed to identify the risk factor correlated with malnutrition and to examine the progression of malnutrition as child grows from his/her 1st to 15th birthday. The data for the study were taken from the Young Lives panel data for Ethiopia. To achieve objectives of the study, two malnutrition indicators (stunting and thinness) were studied. These indicators were examined independently due to their biological differences. Statistical models that handle the complexities of the panel data and transitional probability were employed. Marginal GEE Model, Generalized Mixed Effect Ordered Logistic Model and Markov Transitional Model used for analysis. The findings of the study revealed that sex of child, child age in month; mother education level, wealth index and number of drought animal own by household were found significant determinant factors of stunting. On the other hand, sex of child, child age in month, region, wealth index, number of drought animal own by household and number of small ruminate animal own by household were found significant determinant factor for thinness. Markova Transitional model analysis indicated that female children had the higher probability of recovering from both stunting and thinness than their male counterpart. To reduce child malnutrition, some curtail steps regards educating mothers and improving economic situation of population should be considered.Item An Assessment of Land Development and Land Supply; The Case of Casanchis and Merl Luke Development Areas in Addis Ababa(Addis Ababa University, 2008-07) Tefera, Mesay; Gebre-Egziabher, Tegegne (PhD)Population growth is the determinant force driving the demand of land for residential and other developments. Thus to cope with the ever increasing demand of land for different purposes, especially in the cities of third world countries the concerned institution should have to be well equipped to enhance land development and allocation for residential and different activities. This study attempts to assess and analyze land development and land supply process by taking into account two case studies i.e. Casanchis Urban Renewal Project and Meri-Luke Residential Housing Development Project found in Kirkos and Bole sub city Administration respectively. To conduct the research purposive and stratified sampling method has been employed and additionally it was triangulated by interviews, physical observation and documentary research. The analysis is based on the available information and collected data, which elucidates the marginalization of the poor and low-income group, and the inadequacy of provision of serviced land. Land development and allocation in Addis Ababa in general and the case study areas in particular is characterized by inadequate serviced land development and management practice, inconsistencies of land related laws and legal provisions, lack of clearly articulated policy directives and strategy, shortage of inji'astructures and service related problems, and poor institutional capacity. In Addis Ababa, existing urban land development and management practice need to be improved so as to use land, as a resource for any urban development program and its use should be optimized with the changing socio-economic and physical condition of the city.Item Determinants of Immunization among Children Aged 12-23 Months in Ethiopia: a Proportional Odds Model Approach(Addis Abeba university, 2014-03) Tefera, Mesay; Sharma, M.K. (Professer)