The factors influencing inappropriate child feeding practices among families receiving nutrition allowance in the Himalayan region of Nepal.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Child feeding practices during the first two years of life are crucial to ensure good health and nutrition status. This study aimed to assess the factors influencing inappropriate child feeding practices in children aged 6 - 23 months in families receiving nutrition allowance in the remote Mugu district, Nepal.

Methods

A community-based cross-sectional study was conducted among 318 mothers who had children aged 6 - 23 months of age in the seven randomly selected wards. Systematic random sampling technique was used to select the desired number of respondents. Data were collected using pre-tested semi-structured questionnaire. Bivariate and multivariable binary logistic regression was used to estimate crude odds ratio (cOR), and adjusted odds ratio (aOR), and 95% co

SUBMITTER: Sunuwar DR 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9940375 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature