Dietary Diversity among Children Aged 6-23 Months in Aleta Wondo District, Southern Ethiopia.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Dietary diversity (DD) is among the core infant and young child feeding (IYCF) indicators. However, in many developing countries, meeting the minimum standards of DD is challenging and information concerning its determinants is limited.

Objective

To assess the level and predictors of DD among children aged 6-23 months in rural communities of Aleta Wondo district, Sidama zone, Southern Ethiopia.

Method

A community-based cross-sectional study was conducted in rural Aleta Wondo in February 2016. Multistage sampling was employed to recruit 502 children aged 6-23 months. DD was assessed by asking the mother whether the index child had received food from the standard seven food groups in the previous day, without setting minimum intake restrictions. Ultimately, t

SUBMITTER: Dafursa K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6878804 | biostudies-literature | 2019

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature