Minimum dietary diversity and its determinants among lactating mothers in five Sub-Saharan African countries: A multilevel analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Ensuring minimum dietary diversity is crucial for lactating mothers. It allows them to consume a variety of foods from different groups, meeting their nutritional needs and supporting maternal and infant health. Despite the global impact of undernutrition and micronutrient deficiencies, the prevalence and determinants of minimum dietary diversity during lactation remain poorly recognized in developing countries. This research aims to assess minimum dietary diversity and its determinants among lactating mothers in five Sub-Saharan African countries.

Methods

Data from the most recent Demographic and Health Surveys, which covered five Sub-Saharan African countries between 2021 and 2023, were used to execute secondary data analysis. This study included 19,917 lactatin

SUBMITTER: Zegeye AF 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11882081 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature