Prevalance and Associated Factors for Pneumonia Among Childeren Under 5 in Chiro General Hospital. Cross Sectional Study Design

Background: A common lung infection, pneumonia is brought on by bacteria, viruses, and fungi. Studying pneumonia can help improve the health of children in Ethiopia, where it is a serious health issue. The purpose of this study is to evaluate the prevalence and risk factors of pneumonia in children under five at Chiro General Hospital in Eastern Ethiopia. Methods and materials: Children under five were the subjects of a cross-sectional study conducted at Chiro General Hospital. A method of systematic random sampling was employed to choose 343 participants. Data was gathered through structured questionnaires and interviews. The data were be entered in to SPSS and then exported to Software for analysis. Results: This study included 397 participants’ prevalence under-five Pneumonia. Out of the 397 examined under-five children, pneumonia cases were 145 (36.5%). Every independent variable that had a P value of less than 0.25 in the bivariable analysis was taken into account in the multivariable logistic regression analysis. Sex, immunization status, family history of acute respiratory tract infection, for how long you feed breast, history of asthma, and place of delivery were significantly associated with pneumonia among under-five children. Conclusion: This study demonstrated that the prevalence of pneumonia was higher in chiro town than other parts of the country. To lower the prevalence of childhood pneumonia and improve the health of children, it was necessary to increase mothers' and other careers’ knowledge of predicted factors. Policymakers and program administrators will benefit from the study's findings as they develop pneumonia prevention strategies.