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| dc.contributor.author | GETU, TEGEGNE ALEHEGN | |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2022-11-10T10:50:41Z | |
| dc.date.available | 2022-11-10T10:50:41Z | |
| dc.date.issued | 2022-09 | |
| dc.identifier.uri | http://ir.bdu.edu.et/handle/123456789/14333 | |
| dc.description.abstract | Background: Inappropriate complementary feeding practice of children aged six to 23 months is a worldwide concern since the period of this stage is a milestone for the future of the human being. Despite increased efforts, many low- and middle-income countries including Ethiopia are failing to address this issue. Particularly in Amhara region, the problem is serious. Therefore, a proper assessment of complementary feeding practices among the mothers from the different areas in Amhara Region is needed to identify the gaps in their performance and to find out the influencing factors for these gaps. Objective: To assess the prevalence and associated factors of appropriate complementary feeding practice among mothers having children 6–23 months of age, East Belesa district, Northeast Ethiopia. Method: A community-based cross-sectional study was conducted from May 3 to 22, 2022 in East Belesa district. A multistage sampling technique was used. A total of 498 mothers having 6-23 months age children were assessed. Pre-tested structured questionnaires were used. Filled questionnaires were checked for completeness, cleaned manually, coded, and entered into EPI info version 3.1software and then transferred to SPSS windows version 23.0 for analysis. Binary logistic regression model was used and the degree of association between independent and dependent variables was assessed by using odds ratio with a 95% confidence interval. Result: The prevalence of appropriate complementary feeding practice was 24.7 %; 95% CI (21% - 28%). The main associated factors of appropriate complementary feeding practice were found to be mother’s education (AOR=4.004; 95% CI (1.757-9.125), husband’s education (AOR =4.488; 95% CI (1.770-11.380), residence (AOR = 5.742 95% CI (2.336-14.144), number of ANC visits (AOR: 2.875 95% CI (1.552-5.325) and place of delivery AOR: 2.63995% CI (1.008-6.911). Conclusion: In the population of East Belesa district, Ethiopia, the complementary feeding practice was poor. Educating parents, and enhancing antenatal visits and health services were recommended. Therefore- special attention should be given to expanding school services and improving the quality of health service provision. Keywords: Complementary feeding practice, Children aged 6–23 months, East Belesa District | en_US |
| dc.language.iso | en_US | en_US |
| dc.subject | CHEMICAL AND FOOD ENIGINEERING | en_US |
| dc.title | COMPLEMENTARY FEEDING PRACTICE AND ASSOCIATED FACTORS AMONG MOTHERS HAVING CHILDREN 6–23 MONTHS OF AGE, EAST BELESA DISTRICT, NORTHEAST ETHIOPIA | en_US |
| dc.type | Thesis | en_US |
