Thesis Presentation: Prevalence and Associated Factors of Pneumonia Among Under-Five Children in Peri-Urban Areas of Dessie City, Ethiopia (2019)

This video features the thesis presentation of Awoke Keleb, conducted in 2019, on the prevalence and associated factors of pneumonia among children under five years of age in the peri-urban areas of Dessie City, Ethiopia. The study was conducted as part of the requirements for the Master of Science in Environmental Health. The presentation highlights: The public health burden of pneumonia in low-resource settings The rationale for focusing on peri-urban communities Study design, sampling procedures, and data collection methods Key findings on pneumonia prevalence and its statistically significant predictors Implications for child health policy, community interventions, and health education strategies The research provides evidence to support targeted public health interventions aimed at reducing pneumonia-related morbidity and mortality in similar settings