Journal of Nutrition & Food Sciences
Open Access
ISSN: 2155-9600
ISSN: 2155-9600
Wondu Garoma Berra
School of Public Health, Tongji Medical College,
Wuhan
China
Research Article
Determinants of Suboptimal Complementary Feeding Practices among Children Aged 6-23 Months in Selected Urban Slums of Oromia Zones (Ethiopia)
Author(s): Wondu Garoma Berra and Nianhong YangWondu Garoma Berra and Nianhong Yang
Introduction: Suboptimal complementary feeding including inappropriate breastfeeding practices are the major causes of child under-nutrition in Ethiopia, like many other low income countries. However, the current situations of complementary feeding practices among children 6-23 months were not known in the sub-regions. Therefore, assessment is required, and the newly established WHO four core indicators of IYCF were used in this regards. Objective: The purpose of this cross-sectional study was to determine prevalence and factors associated with inappropriate complementary feeding practices among children 6-23 months in selected urban slums of Oromia zones. Method: A cross-sectional household-based survey was employed using semi-structured interview and questionnaires, during the period of January-April 2015. Results: Analyses of the described indicators were examined against explana.. View More»
DOI:
10.4172/2155-9600.1000593