Mothers Practices and Factors Affecting Sunlight Exposure of Their Infants in Adami Tulu Jido Kombolcha District, East Shoa Zone, Oromia Region, Ethiopia, 2022: A Community Based Cross-Sectional Study

• Main Authors: Abdulhakim Hora Hedato MPH (Author), Abdissa Alemu Dibaba MPH (Author), Ephrem Lejore Sibamo MPH (Author), Wondwosen T/Silasie Kidane MSc (Author), Beriso Furo Wengoro PhD (Author), Fikiru Yigezu Jaleta MSc (Author), Abdulkerim Hassen Moloro MSc (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: SAGE Publishing, 2024-11-01T00:00:00Z.
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Background. Vitamin D deficiency (VDD) is a global health concern affecting people of all ages. The Ethiopian guidelines recommend sun exposure for neonates starting from 2 weeks old, with 15 to 20 minutes per day. However, evidence suggests that the implementation of this recommendation is inconsis...