Assessment of Infant and Young Child Feeding Practices among Mothers Attending Maternal and Child Health Clinic at a Tertiary Hospital, North Karnataka, India - A Cross-sectional Study
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Summary
This summary is machine-generated.Optimal infant and young child feeding (IYCF) practices are vital for child survival. Poor IYCF is linked to higher diarrhea and respiratory infection rates, necessitating improved maternal education and community programs.
Area Of Science
- Pediatrics
- Public Health
- Nutrition Science
Background
- Optimal infant and young child feeding (IYCF) practices are critical for child health, preventing diarrhea and acute respiratory tract infections (ARTI).
- Despite established benefits, rates of breastfeeding and appropriate complementary feeding remain suboptimal globally.
- This study addresses the need to assess current IYCF practices and associated child morbidities.
Purpose Of The Study
- To evaluate infant and young child feeding (IYCF) practices among mothers in Gulbarga.
- To identify the prevalence of key IYCF indicators, including breastfeeding and dietary diversity.
- To determine the association between IYCF practices and the incidence of diarrhea and ARTIs in children aged 0-24 months.
Main Methods
- A cross-sectional study involving 400 mothers of children aged 0-24 months was conducted.
- Data were collected using a pretested semi-structured questionnaire based on WHO IYCF indicators.
- Statistical analysis was performed using SPSS software to identify associations between feeding practices and child morbidities.
Main Results
- Only 49% of infants aged 0-6 months were exclusively breastfed, and 28.6% met minimum dietary diversity.
- Exclusive breastfeeding significantly reduced the incidence of diarrhea (P ≤ 0.0001) and ARTIs (P < 0.0001).
- Bottle feeding and inadequate dietary diversity were associated with increased rates of diarrhea and ARTIs.
Conclusions
- Inadequate infant and young child feeding practices are significantly associated with increased risks of diarrhea and respiratory infections.
- There is an urgent need for interventions to improve maternal knowledge and infant feeding practices.
- Community nutrition programs and health worker training are crucial for reducing childhood illnesses through better IYCF.
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