Mothers' knowledge and attitudes regarding child feeding recommendations, complementary feeding practices and determinants of adequate diet.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Complementary feeding is critical for optimal nutrition in infants and young children as it ensures their growth, health and development to attain their full potential. However, evidence shows that children from developing countries do not meet the core indicators for appropriate complementary feeding. We evaluated mothers' knowledge and attitudes regarding child feeding recommendations and the determinants of adequate diet among children aged 6-23 months.

Methods

This cross-sectional study included 200 children aged 6-23 months and their mothers/care givers recruited during child welfare clinics of two health facilities in Ghana. Data was collected using a structured questionnaire. Multivariate logistic regression was used to assess determinants of adequate diet.

SUBMITTER: Bimpong KA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7706028 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature