KNOWLEDGE AND ATTITUDE STUDY ON COMPLIMENTARY FEEDS FACTORS INFLUENCING AGE OF COMPLIMENTARY FEEDS AND EFFECT ON GROWTH OF CHILD
Journal Title: Journal of Evolution of Medical and Dental Sciences - Year 2015, Vol 4, Issue 50
Abstract
[b] AIMS AND OBJECTIVES[/b]: To assess the knowledge & attitude regarding complimentary feeds among mothers with children 6-24 months of age. To know various factors influencing age of complimentary feeds. Age of complimentary feeds started and its effect on growth of the child. [b]METHODS[/b]: 500 mothers were interviewed with children 6-24 months of age attending OPD. Data was collected using a self-administered, semi-structured questionnaire with the mothers regarding knowledge, attitude of complimentary feeds and factors influencing age of complimentary feeds like, education, occupation, socio-economic status, religion and residence. The growth of child was assessed by recording weight and length, and classified according to WHO criterion by using WHO Anthro software. [b]RESULTS[/b]: Knowledge and attitude were assessed in 500 mothers. The mean age of complimentary feeds was 8.24±2.79 months. 23% of mothers started complimentary feeds at 6 months of age. Illiterate mothers, low socio-economic group and rural mothers tend to wean late (p<0.001). Occupation and religion have no influence on complimentary feeds age (p>0.05). 34.1%, 34.5% and 23.8% of children were under weight, stunted and wasted respectively. There was significant association between delayed complimentary feeds and malnutrition of the child. [b]CONCLUSION[/b]: Mothers knowledge regarding complimentary feeds time was inadequate and practices inappropriate, majority of them were not aware of current recommendations. Mean age of complimentary feeds was delayed due to improper information, false beliefs and attitudes, illiteracy, low socio-economic status and rural mothers, thus leading to malnutrition of the child. Hence, accurate information and education should be given to mothers and caregivers about timely complimentary feeds, complimentary feeds foods, preparation and practice to prevent malnutrition and improve the health status of the children.
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Vijayalakshmi P. , Venugopal S. , Patil R. B. , Veeresh
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