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Iodine deficiency has serious effects on body growth and mental development. Iodide deficiency disorders are major public health problem in several areas of the world. At least 350 million Africans are at risk of iodide deficiency and are at risk of its complication. In Ethiopia, according to a study conducted Laelay Maychew, Tigray region,2015, household iodized salt utilization was 33% .This is very low compared to the World health organization recommendation(90%). Hence this study will be undertaken to assess utilization of adequately iodized salt and associated factors at house-hold level among rural community in Sekela district. Objective: This study will be conducted to determine iodized salt utilization and identifying it associated factors at household level in Sekela District, West Gojjam Zone, Amhara regional state, northwest Ethiopia. Methods: Community based cross-sectional study will be conducted at Sekela district, Northwest Ethiopia from February 1-30, 2017. The sample size also is calculated using single population proportion formula .Then systematic sampling method will be deployed to select study subjects. Structured questionnaire & rapid field test kits will be used to collect the data. Finally data will be cleaned, coded & entered in to EPI Info and exported to SPSS for analysis. |
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