Determinants of sub-optimal complementary feeding practices among caregivers of children aged 6-23 months in low-and middle-income countries: scoping review.

ABSTRACT:

Background/objectives

Low to middle income countries are burdened by undernutrition and malnutrition mostly affecting children aged < 2 years due to inappropriate feeding practices. Inappropriate feeding practices have been associated with irreversible damage such as stunting and cognitive delays. Therefore, this scoping review aimed to investigate factors that influence sub-optimal complementary feeding practices among caregivers of children aged 6-23 months in low- and middle-income countries. A holistic view of these factors may assist in developing models to prevent inappropriate feeding practices.

Methods

The scoping review was conducted following the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses extension for Scoping Reviews (PRISMA-ScR) Checklist.

SUBMITTER: Makwela MS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12511044 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature