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Mekonen EG, Zegeye AF, Workneh BS. Complementary feeding practices and associated factors among mothers of children aged 6 to 23 months in Sub-saharan African countries: a multilevel analysis of the recent demographic and health survey. BMC Public Health 2024; 24:115. [PMID: 38191351 PMCID: PMC10775555 DOI: 10.1186/s12889-023-17629-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/17/2023] [Accepted: 12/31/2023] [Indexed: 01/10/2024] Open
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INTRODUCTION Malnutrition is a public health problem in sub-Saharan Africa with an increased morbidity and mortality rate than in other parts of the world. Poor complementary feeding practices are one of the major causes of malnutrition during the first two years of life. Therefore, this study aimed to determine the prevalence and associated factors of appropriate complementary feeding practices among mothers of children aged 6 to 23 months in sub-Saharan African countries. METHODS A multilevel mixed-effect analysis was carried out using recent demographic health survey data from 19 sub-Saharan African countries, which were conducted between 2015 and 2020. A total weighted sample of 60,266 mothers of children aged 6 to 23 months were included in the study. The demographic health survey employs a stratified two-stage sampling technique. Data extracted from the recent DHS data sets were cleaned, recorded, and analyzed using STATA/SE version 14.0 statistical software. Multilevel mixed-effects logistic regression was used to determine the factors associated with complementary feeding practice. Variables with a p-value less than 0.05 and adjusted odds ratio (AOR) with a 95% confidence interval (CI) were reported as statistically significant variables associated with appropriate complementary feeding practices. RESULTS The prevalence of appropriate complementary feeding practices among mothers of children aged 6 to 23 months in sub-Saharan African countries was 13.02% (95% CI: 12.75-13.29%). Maternal educational level [AOR = 0.69, 95% CI (0.64, 0.74)] and [AOR = 0.52, 95% CI (0.47, 0.57)], marital status of the mother [AOR = 0.85, 95% CI (0.74, 0.96)], sex of household head [AOR = 1.78, 95% CI (1.09, 1.27)], total children ever born [AOR = 1.52, 95% CI (1.18, 1.96)], [AOR = 1.43, 95% CI (1.14, 1.81)], and [AOR = 1.31, 95% CI (1.04, 1.64)], media exposure [AOR = 0.74, 95% CI (0.69, 0.79)], ANC visits attended during pregnancy [AOR = 0.73, 95% CI (0.63, 0.80)] and [AOR = 0.67, 95% CI (0.62, 0.74)], place of delivery [AOR = 0.92, 95% CI (0.85, 0.98)], currently breastfeeding [AOR = 1.12, 95% CI (1.01, 1.23)], PNC checkup [AOR = 0.75, 95% CI (0.70, 0.80)], the current age of the child [AOR = 0.26, 95% CI (0.24, 0.28)] and [AOR = 0.14, 95% CI (0.13, 0.16)], birth order [AOR = 1.31, 95% CI (1.09, 1.58)], number of under 5 children in the household [AOR = 0.76, 95% CI (0.59, 0.97)], community illiteracy [AOR = 1.09, 95% CI (1.02, 1.18)], and country category [AOR = 1.62, 95% CI (1.18, 2.22)] were significantly associated with appropriate complementary feeding practices. CONCLUSION The prevalence of appropriate complementary feeding practices among mothers of children aged 6 to 23 months in sub-Saharan Africa was relatively low. Higher maternal educational level, female household head, having media exposure, attending more ANC visits, health facility delivery, currently breastfeeding, having PNC follow-up, low community illiteracy, and living in the West Africa region increase the odds of appropriate complementary feeding practices. Women empowerment, increasing maternal health services accessibility, promoting breastfeeding behavior, increasing media exposure of the household, and improving the proportion of health facility delivery are strongly recommended.
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- Enyew Getaneh Mekonen
- Department of Surgical Nursing, School of Nursing, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Gondar, Gondar, Ethiopia.
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- Department of Medical Nursing, School of Nursing, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Gondar, Gondar, Ethiopia
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- Department of Emergency and Critical Care Nursing, School of Nursing, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Gondar, Gondar, Ethiopia
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Haque NB, Mihrshahi S, Haider R. Peer counselling as an approach to improve complementary feeding practices: a narrative review. J Health Popul Nutr 2023; 42:60. [PMID: 37403126 DOI: 10.1186/s41043-023-00408-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/20/2022] [Accepted: 06/28/2023] [Indexed: 07/06/2023]
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BACKGROUND Appropriate complementary feeding can help reduce the risk of malnutrition and is especially important in Asian and African countries. Peer counselling has been used as an approach to improve complementary feeding practices and is often combined with other interventions, like food fortification or supplements, or as a part of broader nutrition education program. The aim of this narrative review is to assess the effectiveness of peer counselling on improving complementary feeding practices in Asian and African countries. METHODS We searched through seven electronic databases: CINAHL, MEDLINE (OVID), PubMed, Embase, Web of Science, the Cochrane Library and WHO Global Health library from 2000 to April 2021, and had the following inclusion criteria. Studies were included if they were community- or hospital-based, had infants aged 5-24 months old, had individual or group peer counselling, and the effects of peer counselling on complementary feeding practices were measured. Methodological quality was assessed using the Joanna Briggs Institute's critical appraisal checklist for evidence studies. RESULTS Out of 6 studies that met the above criteria, 3 studies were randomised controlled trials and 3 were quasi-experimental studies. In Bangladesh, India, Nepal and Somalia, peer counselling was found to be effective in improving timely initiation of complementary feeding, minimum meal frequency and minimum dietary diversity in all of our selected studies. In addition, improvement in breastfeeding practices, complementary foods preparation, hygiene, psychological stimulation for cognitive development of children and mothers' understanding of hunger cues were observed in some of our selected studies. CONCLUSIONS This review evaluates the effectiveness of peer counselling to improve complementary feeding practices in Asian and African countries. Peer counselling improves timely complementary feeding and ensures the correct proportions and consistency of foods including adequate amounts of food is given. Other important complementary feeding indicators like minimum dietary diversity, minimum meal frequency and minimum acceptable diet can also be increased through peer-counselling interventions. Peer counselling is well known to enhance the rate of breastfeeding practices, but this review suggests it is also effective for complementary feeding and may inform future nutrition programs to extend the length of peer counselling for mothers.
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- Nabila Binte Haque
- Department of Health Systems and Populations, Faculty of Medicine, Health and Human Sciences, Macquarie University, Sydney, NSW, 2109, Australia.
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- Department of Health Systems and Populations, Faculty of Medicine, Health and Human Sciences, Macquarie University, Sydney, NSW, 2109, Australia
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- Health and Nutrition (TAHN) Foundation, Banani, Dhaka, 1213, Bangladesh
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Naja F, Hwalla N, Chokor FAZ, Zgheib R, Nasreddine L. Infant and young child feeding practices in Lebanon: a cross-sectional national study. Public Health Nutr 2023; 26:143-159. [PMID: 35369892 PMCID: PMC11077449 DOI: 10.1017/s1368980022000842] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/13/2021] [Revised: 03/15/2022] [Accepted: 03/28/2022] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To assess infant and young child feeding (IYCF) practices in Lebanon and investigate their associations with socio-demographic and lifestyle factors. DESIGN A cross-sectional national survey was conducted in 2012-2013. In addition to a socio-demographic and lifestyle questionnaire, a 24-h dietary recall for the children was collected, with mothers as proxies. IYCF practices were assessed based on the 2021 indicators of the WHO. SETTING Lebanon. PARTICIPANTS Children aged 0-23 months and their mothers (n 469). RESULTS While the majority of infants were ever breastfed (87·6 %), the prevalence of exclusive breast-feeding (BF) in those under 6 months of age was 11·0 %. Early initiation of BF was 28 %. A greater child's birth order, partner's support for BF, higher parental education, maternal BF knowledge and non-smoking were associated with higher odds of meeting BF recommendations. As for complementary feeding, 92·8 % of children (6-23 months) met the minimum meal frequency indicator, 37·5 % met the minimum dietary diversity (MDD) and 34·4 % met the minimum adequate diet (MAD). The consumption of unhealthy food was observed amongst 48·9 % of children, with nearly 37 % consuming sweet beverages. Older maternal age and maternal overweight/obesity were associated with lower odds of meeting MDD and MAD, while child's age and partner's support for BF were associated with higher odds. CONCLUSIONS The results documented suboptimal IYCF practices amongst Lebanese children and identified a number of factors associated with these practices. Findings from this study will help guide the development of culture-specific programmes aimed at improving IYCF practices in Lebanon.
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- Farah Naja
- Department of Nutrition and Food Sciences, American
University of Beirut, P.O. Box 11-0236, Riad El-Solh, Beirut1107 2020, Lebanon
- Department of Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics, Research
Institute of Medical & Health Sciences (RIMHS), College of Health Sciences,
University of Sharjah, Sharjah, United
Arab Emirates
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- Department of Nutrition and Food Sciences, American
University of Beirut, P.O. Box 11-0236, Riad El-Solh, Beirut1107 2020, Lebanon
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- Department of Nutrition and Food Sciences, American
University of Beirut, P.O. Box 11-0236, Riad El-Solh, Beirut1107 2020, Lebanon
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- Department of Nutrition and Food Sciences, American
University of Beirut, P.O. Box 11-0236, Riad El-Solh, Beirut1107 2020, Lebanon
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Bodjrènou FSU, Amoussa Hounkpatin W, Termote C, Dato G, Savy M. Determining factors associated with breastfeeding and complementary feeding practices in rural Southern Benin. Food Sci Nutr 2021; 9:135-144. [PMID: 33473277 PMCID: PMC7802539 DOI: 10.1002/fsn3.1971] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/20/2020] [Revised: 09/01/2020] [Accepted: 10/11/2020] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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This study aimed at characterizing breastfeeding and complementary feeding practices in a food-insecure area of Benin and identifying factors associated with these practices. A cross-sectional study was conducted in the districts of Bopa and Houéyogbé among n = 360 mother-child pairs. Children aged 0-17 months were considered. Socioeconomic characteristics among children and mothers, Breastfeeding on demand, Breastfeeding frequency during children illness, and Positioning and Attachment of children while breastfeeding were assessed using semi-structured interviews and observations. Qualitative 24-hr recalls were administered to mothers to compute WHO recommended complementary feeding practices indicators namely minimum dietary diversity (MDD), minimum meal frequency (MMF), and minimum acceptable diet (MAD) among 6-17 months old children (n = 232). Associations between each feeding practice and mothers' socioeconomic characteristics were tested using multivariate generalized linear models. Breastfeeding on demand and good positioning and attachment for breastfeeding rates were 59% and 66%, respectively. Only 26% of mothers used to increase breastfeeding frequency when their children were ill. The proportions of children who met MDD, MMF, and MAD were 51%, 75%, and 44%, respectively. Children living in Houéyogbé were less likely to be breastfed on demand compared with those living in Bopa; however, they had better breastfeeding frequency during illness and meal frequency. Socioeconomic factors with significant association with breastfeeding practices were children age and sex and mothers' education, ethnicity, and employment status. Complementary feeding practices were positively associated with children's age but not with other socioeconomic characteristics. Breastfeeding and complementary feeding practices were almost suboptimal or medium and still need to be improved through well designed nutrition intervention program including nutrition education.
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- Fifali Sam Ulrich Bodjrènou
- Alliance of Bioversity International and CIATCotonouBenin
- University of Abomey‐Calavi, Faculty of Agricultural SciencesAbomey‐CalaviBenin
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- Alliance of Bioversity International and CIATNairobiKenya
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- Alliance of Bioversity International and CIATCotonouBenin
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Jabri L, Rosenthal DM, Benton L, Lakhanpaul M. Complementary feeding practices and nutrient intakes of children aged 6-24 months from Bangladeshi background living in Tower Hamlets, East London: a feasibility study. J Health Popul Nutr 2020; 39:4. [PMID: 32111257 PMCID: PMC7048146 DOI: 10.1186/s41043-020-0213-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/02/2019] [Accepted: 02/05/2020] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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BACKGROUND The aim of this study was to assess dietary intakes and complementary feeding practices of children aged 6-24 months who are from Bangladeshi ancestry and living in Tower Hamlets, London, and determine the feasibility of a larger, population-representative study. METHODS Questionnaires for demographic variables and feeding practices, and 24-h dietary recalls were administered to 25 mothers to determine whether it would be feasible to conduct a similar study on a representative sample size of the same population. Data from both tools were used to determine adequacy of complementary feeding practices through the WHO indicators and an infant and child feeding index score as well as overall macronutrient and micronutrient intake. RESULTS Four children had varying suboptimal complementary feeding practices: two children failed to achieve the minimum dietary diversity, one child was being fed cow's milk before the age of 1 year, and one scored 'poor' on the infant and child feeding index. Most notably, the mean protein intake (39.7 g/day, SD 18.2) was higher than RNIs for all age groups (P = 0.001). Vitamin D intake was below recommendations (P = 0.006) for the 12-24-month age group. For the 10-12-month age group, zinc intake fell below recommendations (P = 0.028). For the 6-9-month combined age group, iron and zinc intakes were below recommendations (P = 0.021 and P = 0.002, respectively). CONCLUSIONS Given the feasibility of this study, the results obtained require a large-scale study to be conducted to confirm findings. Our initial results indicated that children from Bangladeshi heritage may not be meeting nutritional requirements; thus, a future intervention tailored to the needs of the Bangladeshi population may be required to improve aspects of complementary feeding practices and nutrient intakes of those children.
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- Laura Jabri
- Population, Policy and Practice Research and Teaching Department, UCL Great Ormond Street Institute of Child Health, 30 Guilford St, London, WC1N 1EH UK
- University College London, London, WC1E 6BT UK
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- Population, Policy and Practice Research and Teaching Department, UCL Great Ormond Street Institute of Child Health, 30 Guilford St, London, WC1N 1EH UK
- University College London, London, WC1E 6BT UK
- UCL Collaborative Centre for Inclusion Health, Department of Epidemiology and Public Health, London, WC1E 7HB UK
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- Population, Policy and Practice Research and Teaching Department, UCL Great Ormond Street Institute of Child Health, 30 Guilford St, London, WC1N 1EH UK
- University College London, London, WC1E 6BT UK
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- Population, Policy and Practice Research and Teaching Department, UCL Great Ormond Street Institute of Child Health, 30 Guilford St, London, WC1N 1EH UK
- University College London, London, WC1E 6BT UK
- UCL Collaborative Centre for Inclusion Health, Department of Epidemiology and Public Health, London, WC1E 7HB UK
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Uwiringiyimana V, Ocké MC, Amer S, Veldkamp A. Data on child complementary feeding practices, nutrient intake and stunting in Musanze District, Rwanda. Data Brief 2018; 21:334-342. [PMID: 30364727 PMCID: PMC6197952 DOI: 10.1016/j.dib.2018.09.084] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/07/2018] [Revised: 09/13/2018] [Accepted: 09/30/2018] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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Stunting prevalence in Rwanda is still a major public health issue, and data on stunting is needed to plan relevant interventions. This data, collected in 2015, presents complementary feeding practices, nutrient intake and its association with stunting in infants and young children in Musanze District in Rwanda. A household questionnaire and a 24-h recall questionnaire were used to collect the data. In total 145 children aged 5–30 months participated in the study together with their caregivers. The anthropometric status of children was calculated using WHO Anthro software [1] according to the WHO growth standards [2]. The complementary feeding practices together with households’ characteristics are reported per child stunting status. The nutrient intake and food group consumption are presented per age group of children. Also, the percentage contribution of each food groups to energy and nutrient intake in children is reported. The data also shows the association between zinc intake and age groups of children. Using multiple linear regression, a sensitivity analysis was done with height-for-age z-score as the dependent variable and exclusive breastfeeding, deworming table use, BMI of caregiver, dietary zinc intake as independent variables. The original linear regression model and a detailed methodology and analyses conducted are presented in Uwiringiyimana et al. [3].
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- Vestine Uwiringiyimana
- Faculty of Geo-Information Science and Earth Observation (ITC), University of Twente, P.O. Box 217, 7500 AE Enschede, The Netherlands.,Department of Food Science and Technology, College of Agriculture Animal Science and Veterinary Medicine, University of Rwanda, PO. Box 3900, Kigali, Rwanda
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- National Institute for Public Health and the Environment (RIVM), P.O. Box 1, 3720 BA Bilthoven, The Netherlands
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- Faculty of Geo-Information Science and Earth Observation (ITC), University of Twente, P.O. Box 217, 7500 AE Enschede, The Netherlands
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- Faculty of Geo-Information Science and Earth Observation (ITC), University of Twente, P.O. Box 217, 7500 AE Enschede, The Netherlands
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Uwiringiyimana V, Ocké MC, Amer S, Veldkamp A. Predictors of stunting with particular focus on complementary feeding practices: A cross-sectional study in the northern province of Rwanda. Nutrition 2018; 60:11-18. [PMID: 30508763 DOI: 10.1016/j.nut.2018.07.016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/04/2018] [Revised: 07/18/2018] [Accepted: 07/30/2018] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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OBJECTIVES The aim of this study was to review the factors associated with stunting in the northern province of Rwanda by assessing anthropometric status, dietary intake, and overall complementary feeding practices. METHODS This was a cross-sectional study with 138 children 5 to 30 mo of age. A structured questionnaire was used to collect information on sociodemographic characteristics of each mother and child and breastfeeding and complementary feeding practices. Anthropometric status was assessed using height-for-age z-scores for children and body mass index for caregivers. Dietary intakes were estimated using a 24-h recall. Multiple linear and logistic regression models were performed to study the predictors of height-for-age z scores and stunting. RESULTS There was a 42% stunting prevalence. Prevalence of continued breastfeeding and exclusive breastfeeding were 92% and 50%, respectively. Most children (62%) fell into the low dietary diversity score group. The nutrient intake from complementary foods was below recommendations. The odds of stunting were higher in children >12 mo of age (odds ratio [OR], 1.18; 95% confidence interval [CI], 1.08-1.29). Exclusive breastfeeding (OR, 0.22; 95% CI, 0.10-0.48) and deworming tablet use in the previous 6 mo (OR, 0.25; 95% CI, 0.07-0.80) decreased significantly the odds of stunting in children. Also, the body mass index of the caretaker (β = 0.08 kg/m2; 95% CI, 0.00-0.17) and dietary zinc intake (β = 1.89 mg/d; 95% CI, 0.29-3.49) were positively associated with the height-for-age z scores. CONCLUSION Interventions focusing on optimal nutrition during the complementary feeding stage, exclusive breastfeeding, and the use of deworming tablets have the potential to substantially reduce stunting in children in the northern province of Rwanda.
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- Vestine Uwiringiyimana
- Faculty of Geo-Information Science and Earth Observation (ITC), University of Twente, Enschede, the Netherlands; Department of Food Science and Technology, College of Agriculture Animal Science and Veterinary Medicine, University of Rwanda, Kigali, Rwanda.
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- National Institute for Public Health and the Environment (RIVM), Bilthoven, the Netherlands
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- Faculty of Geo-Information Science and Earth Observation (ITC), University of Twente, Enschede, the Netherlands
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- Faculty of Geo-Information Science and Earth Observation (ITC), University of Twente, Enschede, the Netherlands
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Egyir BK, Ramsay SA, Bilderback B, Safaii S. Complementary Feeding Practices of Mothers and Their Perceived Impacts on Young Children: Findings from KEEA District of Ghana. Matern Child Health J 2017; 20:1886-94. [PMID: 27044050 DOI: 10.1007/s10995-016-1994-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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Objective Appropriate and timely complementary feeding practices are fundamental to a child's growth, health, and development during the first 2 years of life. This study aimed to understand (1) Ghanaian mother's complementary feeding practices, and (2) their perceived and observed impacts of complementary feeding on their children. Methods Ghanaian mothers with children 4-24 months of age were recruited from four communities in the Komenda Edina Eguafo Abrem district in the Central Region of Ghana (n = 99). A qualitative methodological approach with focus group interview discussions was used. Eleven focus group interviews were conducted, and were audio recorded and transcribed. The audio transcriptions were coded and analyzed into pertinent themes, meta-themes, and theoretical concepts. Results Over 80 % (85) of mothers reported poor knowledge about the effects of complementary feeding on their children and 45 % (45) of the children were undernourished, indicating inappropriate complementary feeding practices. Some mothers held misconceptions about the effect of food on children's health. Four overarching themes were identified: (1) mothers' background knowledge about food, child health and growth outcomes, (2) mothers' motivation in feeding their children, (3) barriers to feeding, (4) foods mothers offered their children. Conclusion for Practice Nutrition education on complementary feeding is needed for Ghanaian mothers. Health facilities and community outreach programs could be a venue to provide education to mothers regarding infant and young child feeding practices in Ghana.
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- Bridget K Egyir
- School of Family and Consumer Sciences, University of Idaho, Niccolls Bldg. Room 109B, 875 Perimeter Drive MS 3183, Moscow, ID, 83843-3183, USA.
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- School of Family and Consumer Sciences, University of Idaho, Niccolls Bldg. Room 109B, 875 Perimeter Drive MS 3183, Moscow, ID, 83843-3183, USA
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- University of Idaho, Blake House, Room 108, Moscow, ID, 83843, USA
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- University of Idaho, 1031 N Academic Way Ste. 145, Coeur d'Alene, ID, 83814, USA
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Harvey S, Callaby J, Roberts L. An exploration of complementary feeding of infants and young children in the rural area of Muhoroni, Nyanza province, Kenya: a descriptive study. Paediatr Int Child Health 2017; 37:172-180. [PMID: 27922341 DOI: 10.1080/20469047.2016.1230970] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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BACKGROUND Inappropriate infant and young child feeding practices contribute to malnutrition, infection and long-term development limitation. AIMS To explore complementary feeding and food safety in Muhoroni District, Nyanza Province in rural Kenya. OBJECTIVES To compare practices with the Infant and Young Child Feeding (IYCF) guidelines, and identify associations with inappropriate practices. METHODS Between January and April 2014, a questionnaire completed by primary caregivers of children aged 6-23 months asked about foods the child had received in the previous 24 hours, the introduction of complementary foods, and the food hygiene practices undertaken by the caregiver. The most recent World Health Organization IYCF core indicators (continued breastfeeding at 1 year; minimum dietary diversity; minimum meal frequency; minimum acceptable diet) were determined for 400 children. These indicators were compared with demographic indicators in multivariate analyses to identify associations with appropriate complementary feeding practices. RESULTS A total of 55.2% of children aged 12-15 months continued to be breastfed at the time of questioning. Of the study population, 61.5% achieved minimum dietary diversity, 70.8% achieved minimum meal frequency and 43.0% achieved minimum acceptable diet. Older children were more likely to achieve minimum dietary diversity and minimum acceptable diet; however, they were also less likely to achieve minimum meal frequency. High levels of hygiene practices were reported in all areas of food safety. CONCLUSION Complementary feeding indicators were higher than nationally, although less than half of children (43.0%) were receiving a minimum acceptable diet. Further work should explore the potential relationship between age and adequate infant feeding.
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- Sophie Harvey
- a College of Medical and Dental Sciences , University of Birmingham , UK
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- a College of Medical and Dental Sciences , University of Birmingham , UK
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Kram N, Melgen S, Kedera E, Collison DK, Colton J, Blount W, Grant F, Girard AW. The acceptability of dietary tools to improve maternal and child nutrition in Western Kenya. Public Health Nutr 2016; 19:1823-33. [PMID: 26631171 DOI: 10.1017/S1368980015003213] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/07/2022]
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OBJECTIVE Dietary practices in Kenya often fail to provide adequate nutrition during the first 1000 days of life, from conception to 2 years of age. We developed and qualitatively assessed the acceptability of easy-to-use dietary tools consisting of a marked bowl, slotted spoon and illustrated counselling card to support appropriate dietary practices during pregnancy, exclusive breast-feeding and complementary feeding of children aged 6-24 months. DESIGN We conducted qualitative research to assess community acceptability and obtain feedback on the design of the dietary tools. SETTING This research took place in urban and rural communities in Western Kenya. SUBJECTS We conducted twelve focus group discussions with community members (mothers, husbands, mothers-in-law, community leaders) and five interviews with government nutritionists to assess acceptability and obtain recommendations on design and delivery of the tools. We conducted 24-28 d of user testing with fourteen pregnant women, fourteen breast-feeding women and thirty-two mothers with infants aged 6-18 months. RESULTS Tools were positively received by communities. Mothers perceived improvements in their own and their children's food intakes including quantity, frequency, consistency and diversity. Many attributed perceived own and child's weight gain and/or increased energy to tool use. A minority reported using the bowl for other activities (n 9) or not using the bowl due to food insecurity (n 5). CONCLUSIONS Results suggest that such tools have the potential to positively impact maternal and child dietary practices. Future work should quantitatively assess the impact on diet and nutrition outcomes and the underlying behavioural domains associated with changes.
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