Does pattern of feeding during sickness play a role in child Undernutrition
Journal Title: International Journal of Interdisciplinary and Multidisciplinary Studies (IJIMS) - Year 2015, Vol 2, Issue 11
Abstract
Infant and child feeding practices and feeding during sickness have been proposed as crucial social factors that influence child undernutrition in India. Delayed initiation of breast feeding, deprivation of colostrum, improper complementary feeding and various myths and malpractices about feeding during sickness contribute to undernutrition. The aim of this study was to assess the role of feeding practices for infant and young child and the feeding pattern during sickness in current status of undernutrition. This cross-sectional study was conducted in Gwalior District among 300 mothers who were selected across the district on the basis of nutritional status of their child. It was found that 31.00% mothers stated that they initiated complementary feeding after 9 months. 44.00% mothers stated that they do not modify family food/food not specially prepared for the child. 57.50% mothers withhold milk during diarrheal episodes. 69.00% mothers avoided liquid items during ARI/Pneumonia episodes.It may be concluded that continued and active communication with mothers is required for behavior change towards appropriate feeding during sickness. Authorities should promote the production of low cost, nutritious and safe ready-to-eat food items at local level.
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Manohar Bhatia, Ginisha Gupta, Ashok Mishra
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