Effects of Maternal Use of the Continuum of Care on Complementary Feeding Practices in Bangladesh: Cross-Sectional Study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The continuum of care (CoC) for maternal health, which includes ≥4 antenatal care (ANC) visits, delivery assisted by skilled birth attendants, and a postnatal care (PNC) visit within 48 hours of delivery, is a crucial health care package associated with survival and improved health outcomes for children and mothers. In addition, the CoC serves as a platform for delivering messages and counseling on child feeding practices. However, the effect of maternal use of the CoC on complementary feeding practices in Bangladesh remains unexamined.

Objective

This study aimed to estimate the effect of maternal use of CoC on complementary feeding practices among children aged 6 to 23 months in Bangladesh.

Methods

Data from 2 consecutive nationally representative surveys-

SUBMITTER: Rifat MA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12505405 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature