Journal of Nutrition & Food Sciences
Open Access
ISSN: 2155-9600
ISSN: 2155-9600
Department of Nutrition, Amhara Public Health Institute, Bahir Dar, Ethiopia
Research Article
Infant and Young Child Feeding Practices and Associated Factors Among Mothers of Children Aged 0-23 Months in Kalu District, North-East Ethiopia: Community Based Cross-Sectional Study
Author(s): Seid Legesse*, Minwuyelet Marru, Tefera Alemu, Daniel Dagne, Birtukan Shiferaw and Seid Ali
Background: Infant and young child feeding (IYCF) is a cornerstone of care for ensuring optimal child growth and development during the first 2 years of life. Scientific evidence indicates that various poor IYCF practices have been shown to have numerous negative effects on children’s health. Therefore, Improving IYCF practice is critical to improved nutrition, health, and development of these age group children. This study aims to assess IYCF practices and associated factors among mothers of children aged 0-23 months in Kalu district, Northeast Ethiopia. Methods: A community based cross-sectional study was conducted from 15 to 05/2019-15/06/2019. A total of 605 mothers who had a child aged 0-23 months were included in the study using multi-stage sampling followed by a simple random sampling technique. Data were collected using a pretested semi-structured interviewer-administere.. View More»
DOI:
10.35248/2155-9600.21.11.1000794