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...
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| author | Dev Ram Sunuwar Anuradha Bhatta Anjana Rai Narendra Kumar Chaudhary Man Kumar Tamang Suvash Nayaju Devendra Raj Singh |
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| description | 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% confidence intervals (CIs) to understand factor associated with child feeding practices. Results Almost half of the children aged 6 − 23 months were not consuming a diverse diet (47.2%; 95% CI: 41.7%, 52.7%), did not meet the recommended minimum meal frequency (46.9%; 95% CI: 41.4%, 52.4%) and did not consume minimum acceptable diet (51.7%; 95% CI: 46.1%, 57.1%). Only 27.4% (95% CI: 22.7%, 32.5%) of children met the recommended complementary feeding practices. Multivariable analysis showed maternal characteristics such as mothers who gave birth at home (aOR = 4.70; 95% CI: 1.03, 21.31) and mothers in unpaid employment (aOR = 2.56; 95% CI: 1.06, 6.19) were associated with increased odds of inappropriate child feeding practices. Household economy (i.e. family with < 150 USD monthly income) was also associated with increased odds of inappropriate child feeding practices (aOR = 1.19; 95% CI: 1.05, 2.42). Conclusion Despite the receipt of nutritional allowances, child feeding practices among 6 − 23 months children were not optimal. Additional context-specific behavior change strategies on child nutrition targeting mothers may be required. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-b09af85041b549cba84d0729371be8662023-03-22T10:38:59ZengBMCBMC Nutrition2055-09282023-02-019111310.1186/s40795-023-00691-3The factors influencing inappropriate child feeding practices among families receiving nutrition allowance in the Himalayan region of NepalDev Ram Sunuwar0Anuradha Bhatta1Anjana Rai2Narendra Kumar Chaudhary3Man Kumar Tamang4Suvash Nayaju5Devendra Raj Singh6Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, Nepal Armed Police Force HospitalDepartment of Public Health, Asian College for Advance Studies, Purbanchal UniversitySchool of Public Health and Social Work, Queensland University of TechnologyDepartment of Radiology, Nepal Orthopaedic HospitalQueensland Brain Institute, The University of QueenslandDepartment of Public Health, Asian College for Advance Studies, Purbanchal UniversitySchool of Human and Health Sciences, University of HuddersfieldAbstract 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% confidence intervals (CIs) to understand factor associated with child feeding practices. Results Almost half of the children aged 6 − 23 months were not consuming a diverse diet (47.2%; 95% CI: 41.7%, 52.7%), did not meet the recommended minimum meal frequency (46.9%; 95% CI: 41.4%, 52.4%) and did not consume minimum acceptable diet (51.7%; 95% CI: 46.1%, 57.1%). Only 27.4% (95% CI: 22.7%, 32.5%) of children met the recommended complementary feeding practices. Multivariable analysis showed maternal characteristics such as mothers who gave birth at home (aOR = 4.70; 95% CI: 1.03, 21.31) and mothers in unpaid employment (aOR = 2.56; 95% CI: 1.06, 6.19) were associated with increased odds of inappropriate child feeding practices. Household economy (i.e. family with < 150 USD monthly income) was also associated with increased odds of inappropriate child feeding practices (aOR = 1.19; 95% CI: 1.05, 2.42). Conclusion Despite the receipt of nutritional allowances, child feeding practices among 6 − 23 months children were not optimal. Additional context-specific behavior change strategies on child nutrition targeting mothers may be required.https://doi.org/10.1186/s40795-023-00691-3Child cash grantChild feeding practicesCash transfersNutrition allowanceNepal |
| spellingShingle | Dev Ram Sunuwar Anuradha Bhatta Anjana Rai Narendra Kumar Chaudhary Man Kumar Tamang Suvash Nayaju Devendra Raj Singh The factors influencing inappropriate child feeding practices among families receiving nutrition allowance in the Himalayan region of Nepal BMC Nutrition Child cash grant Child feeding practices Cash transfers Nutrition allowance Nepal |
| title | The factors influencing inappropriate child feeding practices among families receiving nutrition allowance in the Himalayan region of Nepal |
| title_full | The factors influencing inappropriate child feeding practices among families receiving nutrition allowance in the Himalayan region of Nepal |
| title_fullStr | The factors influencing inappropriate child feeding practices among families receiving nutrition allowance in the Himalayan region of Nepal |
| title_full_unstemmed | The factors influencing inappropriate child feeding practices among families receiving nutrition allowance in the Himalayan region of Nepal |
| title_short | The factors influencing inappropriate child feeding practices among families receiving nutrition allowance in the Himalayan region of Nepal |
| title_sort | factors influencing inappropriate child feeding practices among families receiving nutrition allowance in the himalayan region of nepal |
| topic | Child cash grant Child feeding practices Cash transfers Nutrition allowance Nepal |
| url | https://doi.org/10.1186/s40795-023-00691-3 |
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