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Status of Inappropriate Complementary Feeding and Its Associated Factors Among Infants of 9-23 Months

Iqra Ashraf1, Prince L Bestman1, Abdullah A Assiri2

  • 1Department of Maternal and Child Health, Xiangya School of Public Health, Central South University, Changsha 410083, China.

Nutrients
|January 8, 2025
PubMed

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Inappropriate complementary feeding practices are prevalent in Pakistan, affecting over half of young children. Maternal education, employment, and health are key factors influencing these feeding patterns.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatrics
  • Public Health
  • Nutrition Science

Background:

  • Inappropriate complementary feeding in early childhood increases malnutrition and illness risks.
  • Optimal nutrition during the first two years is critical for child development.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate factors influencing complementary feeding practices in Punjab, Pakistan.
  • To identify indicators of inappropriate feeding among children aged 9-23 months.

Main Methods:

  • A cross-sectional study involving 600 mothers and their children (9-23 months).
  • Data collected via structured questionnaires; analyzed using odds ratios (ORs) and 95% confidence intervals (CIs).

Main Results:

  • Prevalence rates for timely feeding, minimum meal frequency, dietary diversity, and acceptable diet were 60.3%, 32.7%, 24.6%, and 48.5%, respectively.
  • Significant predictors of inappropriate feeding included birth order, maternal employment, parental education, number of children, household income, maternal knowledge, and maternal health.

Conclusions:

  • Maternal education, employment, and health are crucial determinants of appropriate complementary feeding.
  • Targeted interventions and educational programs are needed to improve child nutrition outcomes.
  • Addressing these factors can enhance child health and contribute to Pakistan's economic growth.

Keywords:
associated factorsinappropriate complementary feedingminimum acceptable dietminimum dietary diversityminimum meal frequency

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