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We then employed a systematic random sampling technique through face-to-face interviews to gather the data. A structured questionnaire consisting of socio-demographic, behavioural, environmental and clinical factors was developed after reviewing relevant literature.<\/jats:p>\n               <\/jats:sec>\n               <jats:sec>\n                  <jats:title>Setting<\/jats:title>\n                  <jats:p>The study was conducted in public hospitals located in Jigjiga City, Somali Region, Ethiopia.<\/jats:p>\n               <\/jats:sec>\n               <jats:sec>\n                  <jats:title>Participants<\/jats:title>\n                  <jats:p>A total of 353 under-five children visiting public hospitals were involved in the study.<\/jats:p>\n               <\/jats:sec>\n               <jats:sec>\n                  <jats:title>Outcome measures<\/jats:title>\n                  <jats:p>The primary outcome of the study was the prevalence of acute gastroenteritis.<\/jats:p>\n               <\/jats:sec>\n               <jats:sec>\n                  <jats:title>Result<\/jats:title>\n                  <jats:p>The 2-week prevalence of acute gastroenteritis among under-five children was 24.6% (95% CI 23.4% to 25.9%). The study found strong links between acute gastroenteritis and having a household greater than five (adjusted OR (AOR)=2.94, 95%\u2009CI 1.55 to 5.60), an unprotected source of drinking water (AOR=2.74, 95%\u2009CI 1.29 to 5.82), unimproved latrine facilities (AOR=3.15, 95%\u2009CI 1.26 to 7.78), the presence of faeces around the latrine (AOR=3.53, 95%\u2009CI 1.77 to 7.03) and mothers or caregivers\u2019 history of diarrhoea over the past 2\u2009weeks (AOR=6.23, 95%\u2009CI 3.22 to 12.06).<\/jats:p>\n               <\/jats:sec>\n               <jats:sec>\n                  <jats:title>Conclusion<\/jats:title>\n                  <jats:p>The overall prevalence of acute gastroenteritis in Jigjiga City was relatively high in the 2-week period. Having a household greater than five, an unprotected source of drinking water and unimproved latrine facilities was a significant predictor of acute gastroenteritis. 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