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CellWell record HH-241964

Stunting Among HIV-Exposed and HIV-Free Children in eSwatini: A Retrospective Evaluation of Associations with Birthweight, Feeding, and Caregiving Practices

Bareng A S Nonyane; Letha Varughese; Jigna M Dharod; Xolisile Dlamini; Andrea Ruff; Maureen M Black

2026

In plain language

Higher birthweight and greater dietary diversity were associated with reduced stunting risk in HIV-exposed children, though prevalence increased from 21% at nine months to 37% at eighteen months.

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Design
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