Early initiation of complementary feeding practice and its associated factors among children aged 6 to 24 months in Northeast Ethiopia.

Even if there is currently no research on food integration practices, there is an unreliable hole in the data for the first motives, especially 6 to 24 months, research at ages varies in different ways, always, but the child's development affects an important part of both the child and the parents. This gap limits our comprehensive knowledge of strategic choices and-their potential impact on children's overall health and well-being. Therefore, the aim of this study was factors shaping complementary feeding for 6 to 24-Month-Olds in Northeast Ethiopia. A community-based survey was conducted in northeastern Ethiopia from June to July 2022. A sample of 409 mothers with infants aged 6 to 24 months was selected using a simple random sampling method. A structured questionnaire was adopted and data were collected by an interviewer. Collected data were entered into Epi Data version 4.6 and subsequently converted to SPSS version 21 for further analysis. Variables with a P-value <  = 0.25 in the bivariate analysis were included in the multivariable logistic regression model. Multivariable logistic regression analyses aimed at identifying independent associations between early initiation of supplement feeding and determinants-adjusted odds ratios with corresponding 95% confidence intervals were calculated to determine the strength of associations. P-values less than or equal to 0.05 were considered statistically significant. A total of 409 mothers with their children were included in the analysis, revealing a prevalence of 38.1% for early initiation of complementary feeding among children aged 6-24 months. Factors associated with -early initiation included place of residence (Adjusted Odds Ratio (AOR) 3.63, 95% Confidence Interval (CI) 1.1-11.95), husband's educational status (AOR 16.83, 95% CI 1.98-24.8), maternal occupation (AOR 21.2, 95% CI 1.11-46.9), number of antenatal care (ANC) visits (AOR 25.94, 95% CI 22.7-85.67), initial breastfeeding time (AOR 4.98, 95% CI 1.22-14.9), and medical illness (AOR 2.81, 95% CI 1.12-3.6. Significant associations with Complementary Feeding were identified with the number of antenatal care (ANC) visits, postnatal care (PNC) check-ups, current residency, breastfeeding initiation time, maternal medical illness, and occupational status. To mitigate the early initiation of complementary feeding, it is recommended to enhance ANC/PNC services and educate mothers about the precise timing for introducing complementary foods to their infants.

Wasihun Y ，Addissie G ，Yigezu M ，Kebede N ... -  《-》

Infant and young child feeding practice among mothers of children age 6 to 23 months in Debrelibanos district, North Showa zone, Oromia region, Ethiopia.

Mekonnen M ，Kinati T ，Bekele K ，Tesfa B ，Hailu D ，Jemal K ... -  《PLoS One》

Magnitude and determinants of appropriate complementary feeding practice among mothers of children age 6-23 months in Western Ethiopia.

Fanta M ，Cherie HA 《-》

Complementary feeding practice and its determinants among mothers with children 6 to 23 months of age in Finote Selam, Ethiopia.

the development of a child's full human potential requires adequate nourishment during infancy and early childhood. Under-nutrition is mostly caused by a lack of proper breastfeeding and supplemental feeding practices. After six months of age, when the incidence of growth faltering, micronutrient deficiencies and viral diseases is at its peak, children become stunted. This study aimed to assess complementary feeding practices and their determinants among mothers with children aged 6 to 23 months in Northwest Ethiopia. a community-based cross-sectional study on 414 caregivers was conducted using a systematic random sampling technique. Pre-tested interviewer-administered structured questionnaire was used to collect data. The data were entered into Epi-Info version 3.5.1 and analyzed with SPSS version 21. Logistic regressions and frequency distribution were used. The strength of the association was measured using odds ratios with a 95% confidence interval. out of 414 study participants, 201 (48.6%) practiced timely initiation of complementary feeding. Married women [AOR=2.87; 95% CI: (1.31-6.30)], radio owners [AOR=4.58; 95 % CI: (2.48-8.46)], four or more ANC followup times [AOR=1.99; 95 % CI: (1.12-3.55)] and health institution delivery [AOR=2.56(1.21-5.42)] were all associated with timely initiation of complementary feeding. complementary feeding is not widely practiced in the study area. Complementary feeding should be promoted through institutional delivery, prenatal care follow-up, and mass media coverage. Through health information and communication, it is critical to improve the timing of the start of supplemental feeding.

Hailu D ，Tilahun A ，Dagnew Y 《-》

Complementary feeding practice and associated factors among internally displaced mothers of children aged 6-23 months in Amhara region, Northwest Ethiopia: a cross-sectional study.

Internally displaced populations are susceptible to food deprivation. Specifically, children aged 6-23 are commonly vulnerable to poor complementary feeding. Proper complementary feeding is of paramount importance to the healthy growth and survival of a children. Therefore, this study aimed to assess the level of appropriate complementary feeding practices and associated factors among internally displaced children aged 6-23 months in northwest Ethiopia, 2020. A community-based cross-sectional study was conducted from June to July 2020 among 264 internally displaced mothers of children 6-23 months in northwest Ethiopia. A systematic random sampling technique was used to reach the study subjects and data were collected using a structured and pre-tested interviewer-administered questionnaire. Data were entered into the Epi Data version 4.1 and analyzed using SPSS version 23. Binary and multivariable analyses with a 95% confidence level were performed. In the final model, variables with P < 0.05 were considered statistically significant. The overall level of appropriate complementary feeding practice was 26.8%. Only 14% of the mothers provided a diversified diet for their 6-23 months children. Child aged 6-11 months (AOR = 0.11, 95%; CI: 0.04-0.27), 12-17 months (AOR = 0.35, 95%; 95% CI: 0.17-0.70) and not having harmful culture on complementary feeding (AOR = 2.04; 95% CI: 1.06-3.96) were independent predictors of appropriate complementary feeding practices. The level of appropriate complementary feeding practice was found to be low, which would have negative implications on the health and nutritional status of infants and young children. Additional rations for breastfeeding mothers and children aged 6-23 months at refugee camps and nutritional counseling on child feeding practices are recommended.

Yeshaneh A ，Zebene M ，Gashu M ，Abebe H ，Abate H ... -  《-》