scholarly journals Household food security and infant feeding practices in rural Bangladesh

2015 ◽  
Vol 19 (10) ◽  
pp. 1875-1881 ◽  
Author(s):  
Aatekah Owais ◽  
David G Kleinbaum ◽  
Parminder S Suchdev ◽  
ASG Faruque ◽  
Sumon K Das ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Food Security ◽  
Infant Feeding ◽  
Complementary Feeding ◽  
Feeding Practices ◽  
Household Food Security ◽  
Infant Feeding Practices ◽  
Rural Bangladesh ◽  
Infant Diet ◽  
Household Food

AbstractObjectiveTo determine the association between household food security and infant complementary feeding practices in rural Bangladesh.DesignProspective, cohort study using structured home interviews during pregnancy and 3 and 9 months after delivery. We used two indicators of household food security at 3-months’ follow-up: maternal Food Composition Score (FCS), calculated via the World Food Programme method, and an HHFS index created from an eleven-item food security questionnaire. Infant feeding practices were characterized using WHO definitions.SettingTwo rural sub-districts of Kishoreganj, Bangladesh.SubjectsMother–child dyads (n 2073) who completed the 9-months’ follow-up.ResultsComplementary feeding was initiated at age ≤4 months for 7 %, at 5–6 months for 49 % and at ≥7 months for 44 % of infants. Based on 24 h dietary recall, 98 % of infants were still breast-feeding at age 9 months, and 16 % received ≥4 food groups and ≥4 meals (minimally acceptable diet) in addition to breast milk. Mothers’ diet was more diverse than infants’. The odds of receiving a minimally acceptable diet for infants living in most food-secure households were three times those for infants living in least food-secure households (adjusted OR=3·0; 95 % CI 2·1, 4·3). Socio-economic status, maternal age, literacy, parity and infant sex were not associated with infant diet.ConclusionsHHFS and maternal FCS were significant predictors of subsequent infant feeding practices. Nevertheless, even the more food-secure households had poor infant diet. Interventions aimed at improving infant nutritional status need to focus on both complementary food provision and education.

scholarly journals Household food security and infant feeding practices in rural Bangladesh (378.1)

2014 ◽  
Vol 28 (S1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Aatekah Owais ◽  
David Kleinbaum ◽  
Parminder Suchdev ◽  
Benjamin Schwartz ◽  
Abu Syed Faruque ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Food Security ◽  
Infant Feeding ◽  
Feeding Practices ◽  
Household Food Security ◽  
Infant Feeding Practices ◽  
Rural Bangladesh ◽  
Household Food

scholarly journals Household Food Security Is Associated with Infant Feeding Practices in Rural Bangladesh

2008 ◽  
Vol 138 (7) ◽  
pp. 1383-1390 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kuntal K. Saha ◽  
Edward A. Frongillo ◽  
Dewan S. Alam ◽  
Shams E. Arifeen ◽  
Lars Åke Persson ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Food Security ◽  
Infant Feeding ◽  
Feeding Practices ◽  
Household Food Security ◽  
Infant Feeding Practices ◽  
Rural Bangladesh ◽  
Household Food

scholarly journals Association between household food security and infant feeding practices in urban informal settlements in Nairobi, Kenya

2018 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 20-29 ◽  
Author(s):  
T. N. Macharia ◽  
S. Ochola ◽  
M. K. Mutua ◽  
E. W. Kimani-Murage
Keyword(s):  
Food Security ◽  
Food Insecurity ◽  
Infant Feeding ◽  
Informal Settlements ◽  
Feeding Practices ◽  
Household Food Security ◽  
Meal Frequency ◽  
Infant Feeding Practices ◽  
Household Food ◽  
Urban Informal Settlements

Studies in urban informal settlements show widespread inappropriate infant and young child feeding (IYCF) practices and high rates of food insecurity. This study assessed the association between household food security and IYCF practices in two urban informal settlements in Nairobi, Kenya. The study adopted a longitudinal design that involved a census sample of 1110 children less than 12 months of age and their mothers aged between 12 and 49 years. A questionnaire was used to collect information on: IYCF practices and household food security. Logistic regression was used to determine the association between food insecurity and IYFC practices. The findings showed high household food insecurity; only 19.5% of the households were food secure based on Household Insecurity Access Score. Infant feeding practices were inappropriate: 76% attained minimum meal frequency; 41% of the children attained a minimum dietary diversity; and 27% attained minimum acceptable diet. With the exception of the minimum meal frequency, infants living in food secure households were significantly more likely to achieve appropriate infant feeding practices than those in food insecure households: minimum meal frequency (adjusted odds ratio (AOR)=1.26,P=0.530); minimum dietary diversity (AOR=1.84,P=0.046) and minimum acceptable diet (AOR=2.35,P=0.008). The study adds to the existing body of knowledge by demonstrating an association between household food security and infant feeding practices in low-income settings. The findings imply that interventions aimed at improving infant feeding practices and ultimately nutritional status need to also focus on improving household food security.

scholarly journals Magnitude and Factors Associated with Optimal Complementary Feeding Practices among Children Aged 6-23 Months in Bensa District, Sidama Zone, South Ethiopia

1970 ◽  
Vol 29 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Muntasha Birhanu ◽  
Teferi Abegaz ◽  
Rekiku Fikre
Keyword(s):  
Food Security ◽  
Service Utilization ◽  
Odds Ratio ◽  
Postnatal Care ◽  
Complementary Feeding ◽  
Care Service ◽  
Feeding Practices ◽  
Household Food Security ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Household Food

BACKGROUND: Prevalence of optimal complementary feeding practices are lower than expected. Undernutrition contributes 35% of children mortality. Our study was aimed to assess magnitude and factors associated with optimal complementary feeding practices among children 6-23 months in Bensa Dstrict, Sidama Zone, South Ethiopia, 2016.METHOD: A community based cross sectional study was conducted from January to February 2016 in (8) randomly selected kebles found in Bensa District. Respondents were selected by using simple random sampling technique after sampling frame was prepared from rapid survey. Pre-tested questionnaire was used to collect information. Then, data were entered into SPSS version 20, Then, crude odds ratio (COR) and adjusted odds ratio (AOR) with 95% confidence interval were computed to examine statistical significance.RESULT: This study revealed that only 8.6% (95%CI: 6.4, 10.7%) of 6-23 months children had optimal complementary feeding practices. Mother’s knowledge on optimal complementary feeding (AOR=5.4, 95%CI: 2.7, 11), postnatal care service utilization(AOR=3.4, 95%CI: 1.7, 7), and household food security (AOR=5, 95%CI: 2.5, 10.5) were positively associated with optimal complementary feeding practices.CONCLUSION: Mother’s knowledge, postnatal care utilization and household food security positively affected optimal complementary feeding practices.Thus, Bensa District Health Office, Sidama Zone Health Departiment and other respective stakeholders should cooperatively work to enhance knowledge of mothers/care takers on optimal complementary feeding practices, household food security and on advantages of postnatal care service utilization.

scholarly journals Maternal Social Support Is Associated with Child Complementary Feeding, and Household Food Security in the Vakinankaratra Region, Madagascar

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (Supplement_2) ◽  
pp. 855-855
Author(s):  
Joel Komakech ◽  
Hasina Rakotomanana ◽  
Christine Walters ◽  
Deana Hildebrand ◽  
Barbara Stoecker
Keyword(s):  
Social Support ◽  
Food Security ◽  
Food Insecurity ◽  
Complementary Feeding ◽  
Dietary Diversity ◽  
Feeding Practices ◽  
Household Food Security ◽  
Household Food Insecurity ◽  
Household Food ◽  
Maternal Social Support

Abstract Objectives There is limited research on the associations between maternal social support and household food security and child feeding practices in Madagascar. Our study examined the association between maternal social support, household food security, and feeding practices among mothers of children 6 - 24 months in the Vakinankaratra region, Madagascar. Methods This cross-sectional study included 344 mother-child dyads. The Medical Outcomes Study (MOS) Social Support Index was used for maternal social support scores. A mean score of >4 was considered optimal social support with ≤2 as none or little support. Food insecurity scores were determined using the Household Food Insecurity Access Scale (HFIAS). Complementary feeding practices were assessed using the World Health Organization (WHO) IYCF guidelines. Logistic and linear regression models tested the association between social support, complementary feeding practices, and household food insecurity. The models were adjusted for household, maternal and child confounders. Statistical significance was set at P < 0.05. Results Almost half of the mothers (49.1%) were supported by their spouses, although only 37.8% of mothers had optimal social support. Less than half of infants (36.34%) met minimum dietary diversity (≥4 of 7 food groups). Mothers with optimal social support had lower household food insecurity (b = −0.85, P = 0.016, R,2 = 0.10) in the adjusted models. Furthermore, children of mothers with higher social support were more likely to meet minimum dietary diversity scores (AOR = 2.36 [1.21–4.56], P = 0.021) and to achieve the minimum adequate diet (AOR = 2.32 [1.17–4.61], P = 0.018). Although maternal social support was significantly associated with child minimum meal frequency in the bivariate analysis, it became nonsignificant in the final adjusted model (AOR = 1.70 [0.93–3.11], P = 0.387). Conclusions Increased maternal social support was significantly associated with household food security, child dietary diversity, and diet adequacy. Integrating parental peer support in nutrition interventions may be effective in improving food security, and child feeding practices in the Vakinankaratra region of Madagascar. Funding Sources This study was funded by Oklahoma State University.

scholarly journals Infant Feeding Practices in Kaski District, Pokhara

2012 ◽  
Vol 32 (1) ◽  
pp. 23-27
Author(s):  
S Basnet ◽  
E Gauchan ◽  
K Malla ◽  
T Malla ◽  
DP Koirala ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Infant Feeding ◽  
Complementary Feeding ◽  
Feeding Practices ◽  
Economic Factors ◽  
Infant Feeding Practices ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Awareness Campaigns ◽  
Prelacteal Feeds ◽  
Initiation Of Breastfeeding ◽  
Socio Economic Factors

Background: Children in developing countries are prone to infectious diseases due to insufficient and inappropriate feeding practices. Socio-demographic and socio-economic factors directly and indirectly play a role in influencing infant feeding practices.  This study was conducted to assess the socio-demographic and economic factors associated with initiation of breastfeeding, complimentary feeding, and the various prelacteal feeds practiced in Kaski, Pokhara. Materials and Methods: In this prospective study, interviews were conducted to 500 mothers at Manipal Teaching Hospital who brought their child for treatment. The interviews were conducted in a questionnaire format relating to their demographic and financial statuses. Results: A total of 500 mothers were questioned, out of which 86.6% gave their child breastmilk as its first food. 47% initiated breastfeeding within half an hour of child’s birth. 86% gave Jaulo as the first complementary food to their children. About 26% of the mothers gave complementary feeding to their children before the recommended time of 6 months. Conclusion: Initiation of breastfeeding after life and complementary feeding practices overall has improved from previous studies. There is still need of making awareness campaigns and such in order to further improve this trend. Key words: Breastfeeding; Complimentary feeding; Malnourishment DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3126/jnps.v32i1.5339     J. Nepal Paediatr. Soc. Vol.32(1) 2012 23-27

scholarly journals Appropriate infant feeding practices result in better growth of infants and young children in rural Bangladesh

2008 ◽  
Vol 87 (6) ◽  
pp. 1852-1859 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kuntal K Saha ◽  
Edward A Frongillo ◽  
Dewan S Alam ◽  
Shams E Arifeen ◽  
Lars Åke Persson ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Young Children ◽  
Infant Feeding ◽  
Feeding Practices ◽  
Infant Feeding Practices ◽  
Rural Bangladesh ◽  
Infants And Young Children

scholarly journals Infant Feeding and Long-Term Outcomes: Results From the Year 6 Follow-Up of Children in the Infant Feeding Practices Study II

PEDIATRICS ◽  
2014 ◽  
Vol 134 (Supplement) ◽  
pp. S1-S3 ◽  
Author(s):  
L. M. Grummer-Strawn ◽  
R. Li ◽  
C. G. Perrine ◽  
K. S. Scanlon ◽  
S. B. Fein
Keyword(s):  
Infant Feeding ◽  
Feeding Practices ◽  
Infant Feeding Practices ◽  
Long Term Outcomes

scholarly journals Determinants of child wasting in Bhutan. Insights from nationally representative data

2016 ◽  
Vol 20 (2) ◽  
pp. 315-324 ◽  
Author(s):  
Víctor M Aguayo ◽  
Nina Badgaiyan ◽  
Laigden Dzed
Keyword(s):  
Infant Feeding ◽  
Complementary Feeding ◽  
Feeding Practices ◽  
Western Region ◽  
Infant Feeding Practices ◽  
Very Young Children ◽  
Multiple Indicator ◽  
The Western Region ◽  
Nationally Representative ◽  
Prelacteal Feeds

AbstractObjectiveTo characterize the epidemiology of wasting and identify the main predictors of wasting, severe wasting and poor weight-for-height in children.DesignWe analysed a nationally representative sample of 2028 children (Multiple Indicator Survey, 2010).SettingRoyal Kingdom of Bhutan.SubjectsChildren aged 0–23 months.ResultsWasting prevalence was significantly higher among infants aged 0–11 months than among children aged 12–23 months (12·0 v. 6·7 %; P=0·004) and among boys than girls (11·0 v. 7·5 %; P=0·04). Children from the Western region had 63 % higher odds of being wasted than children from the Central/Eastern regions (adjusted OR (AOR)=1·63; 95 % CI 1·14, 2·34). Poor feeding practices were among the most significant predictors of wasting and severe wasting. Children who were given prelacteal feeds in the first days of life had 2·5 times higher odds of being severely wasted than those who were not (AOR=2·49; 95 % CI 1·19, 5·19); inadequate complementary feeding in children aged 0–23 months was associated with 58 % higher odds of being wasted (AOR=1·58; 95 % CI 1·02, 2·47) and 2·3 times higher odds of being severely wasted (AOR=2·28; 95 % CI 1·13, 4·58). The association of poor infant feeding practices with wasting and severe wasting was particularly significant in infants (0–11 months).ConclusionsProgrammes for the detection and treatment of severely wasted children need to prioritize very young children (0–11 months), particularly in the Western region. Programmes for the prevention of wasting need to prioritize the improvement of complementary foods and feeding practices in children aged 6–23 months.

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