Infant formula feeding and associated factors in Debre Berhan City: A community based cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Globally, there is rising concern over the growing reliance on breast milk substitutes (BMSs). However, limited studies have been conducted to explore this issue in Ethiopia.

Objective

To assess infant formula feeding and associated factors among mothers of infants aged 0-6 months in Debre Berhan City, 2023.

Methods and materials

This cross-sectional study used a multistage sampling technique to select 656 mothers residing in Debre Berhan city. The data was collected through face-to-face interviews using a semi-structured questionnaire. Bivariable and multivariable logistic regression models were employed to identify the factors associated with infant formula feeding. The findings are then presented as frequencies, percentages, and odds ratios.

Results

SUBMITTER: Zekarias Mohammed F 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11416263 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature