Maternal knowledge on infant feeding in São Luís, Maranhão, Brazil

Abtract Objectives: to describe the knowledge of infant feeding on breastfeeding and the introduction of complementary feeding among mothers of children under one-year-old in São Luís, MA. Methods: a cross-sectional descriptive study using a single questionnaire, standardized by trained interviewers, who visited all the residents in 20 communities chosen by convenience. This questionnaire searched for socioeconomic, demographic information, care received during pregnancy, and the knowledge about infant feeding. The analysis was performed through the creation of knowledge scores, frequency listing, central tendency and dispersion measurements. Results: among the 709 interviewees, 53.5% presented satisfactory knowledge. The score on the percentage mean of knowledge on infant feeding was 66.7%. The specific score on the introduction of complementary feeding was 60.7% and breastfeeding was71.4%. The benefits of breastfeeding for the babies were better known than the advantages it confers on mothers. The worst result was related to porridge preparation,(13.5%). Conclusion: the proportion of mothers who did not know about the basic teachings of infant feeding is high. This can lead to reduce exclusive breastfeeding time, increase rates of improper introduction of food and drink, and in favor early weaning.

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Complementary feeding: what do we know?

Residência Pediátrica ◽

10.25060/residpediatr-2020.v10n3-92 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 10 (3) ◽

Author(s):

Verônica Fiamenghi ◽

Elza Mello ◽

Carlos Almeida

Keyword(s):

Vitamin D ◽

Infant Feeding ◽

Complementary Feeding ◽

Scientific Evidence ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Demographic Information ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Training Time ◽

Final Sample ◽

Self Administered Questionnaire

INTRODUCTION: Complementary feeding (CF) is defined as the set of foods that are offered to the infant, from the 6th month of life, in addition to breastfeeding or infant formulas. One of the roles of the pediatrician is to guide the introduction of CF. METHODOS: Descriptive cross-sectional study through self-administered questionnaire with pediatricians and pediatrics residents on demographic information, knowledge of feeding practices, nutrition and supplementation in the first two years of life. There were analyzed associations between time since medical degree and degree of formation with the variables supplementation of iron and vitamin D. RESULTS: The final sample consisted of 109 questionnaires; 63% of the participants considered the presence of topics on infant feeding insufficient. A total of 66,9% and 38.53% of the participants follow the current recommendations regarding the age of supplementation of iron and vitamin D, respectively. DISCUSSION: We observed divergent practices of current scientific evidence by pediatricians and pediatric residents. There was a relationship between training time and a higher proportion of inadequate practice regarding iron supplementation. CONCLUSION: A more emphatic approach to the topic of infant feeding should be considered both in pediatric training and in the context of professional update.

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Path Analysis on the Determinants of Complementary Feeding Practice

Childhood Stunting, Wasting, and Obesity, as the Critical Global Health Issues: Forging Cross-Sectoral Solutions ◽

10.26911/the7thicph.03.103 ◽

2020 ◽

Author(s):

Renidya Asyura Muttabi’ Deya Fa’ni ◽

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Yulia Lanti Retno Dewi ◽

Isna Qadrijati ◽

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...

Keyword(s):

Nutritional Status ◽

Path Analysis ◽

Maternal Education ◽

Family Income ◽

Complementary Feeding ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Feeding Practice ◽

Maternal Knowledge ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Child Nutritional Status

ABSTRACT Background: Complementary feeding practice is needed to be optimized to maximize children’s potential for growth and development. However, there are still many obstacles in provide complementary feeding practice. This study aimed to examine the determinants of complementary feeding practice. Subjects and Method: A cross sectional study was conducted in Gunungkidul, Yogyakarta, Indonesia, from October to November 2019. A sample of 200 mothers who had infants aged 6-24 months was selected by probability sampling. The dependent variable was complementary feeding practice. The independent variables were birthweight, child nutritional status, maternal knowledge toward complementary feeding, maternal education, and family income. The data were collected by infant weight scale, infantometer, and questionnaire. The data were analyzed by a multiple logistic regression run on Stata 13. Results: Complementary feeding practice increased with birthweight ≥2500 g (b= 2.67; 95% CI=0.59 to.89; p= 0.008), child nutritional status (WHZ) -2.0 to 2.0 SD (b= 2.72; 95% CI=o.75 to 4.61; p= 0.006), high maternal knowledge toward complementary feeding (b= 2.27; 95% CI= 0.27 to 3.79; p= 0.023), maternal education ≥Senior high school (b= 2.19; 95% CI= 0.23 to 4.25; p= 0.028), and family income ≥Rp 1,571,000 (b= 2.42; 95% CI= 0.39 to 3.77; p= 0.015). Conclusion: Complementary feeding practice increases with birthweight ≥2500 g, good child nutritional status, high maternal knowledge toward complementary feeding, high maternal education, and high family income. Keywords: complementary feeding, path analysis Correspondence: Renidya Asyura Muttabi’ Deya Fa’ni. Masters Program in Public Health, Universitas Sebelas Maret. Jl. Ir. Sutami 36A, Surakarta 57126, Central Java, Indonesia. Email: [email protected]. Mobile: +62 815 3934 0421. DOI: https://doi.org/10.26911/the7thicph.03.103

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Determinants and Current Level of Optimal Complementary Feeding Practices among Lactating Mothers of Children in Ambo Town, Oromia, Ethiopia

10.46619/fpns.2020.1-1004 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 1 (1) ◽

pp. 31-50

Author(s):

Haile Abebe ◽

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Belay Assefa ◽

Keyword(s):

Complementary Feeding ◽

Dietary Diversity ◽

Feeding Practices ◽

Current Level ◽

Meal Frequency ◽

Maternal Knowledge ◽

Complementary Foods ◽

Chi Square ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Chi Square Test

An appropriate diet is critical in the growth and development of children especially in the first two years of life. Poor complementary feeding of children aged 6 months - 23 months contributes to the characteristics negative growth trends and deaths observed in developing countries. Therefore, this study aimed to assess determinants and current level of optimal complementary feeding practices among mothers of children aged 6 months to 23 months in Ambo town, Oromia Region. The study used cross sectional study design and targeted 336 mothers with children 6 months - 23 months olds. Information from the respondents were collected using standard questionnaire. Data entry and analysis was done using SPSS version 21.0 windows statistical software. All (100%) the children 6 months - 8 months old had received solid, semi-solid/soft foods. The minimum meal frequency was attained by 88.3% (95% CI 84.3-91.4) whereas the minimum dietary diversity was attained by 17.9% (95% CI 14.1-22.5). The minimum acceptable diet was attained by 15.4% (95% CI 11.9-19.8). Maternal knowledge on: importance of breastfeeding (87.3%); age of introduction of complementary foods (85.4%) and correct meal frequency for age (74.5%) was high. On the contrary, knowledge on the importance of enriching complementary foods (34.5%) was low. Mothers who knew the importance of a diverse diet were likely (chi-square test; p=0.001) to feed their children on a diverse diet. On the other hand, mothers who knew the importance of enriching complementary foods were likely to feed their children on a minimum acceptable diet (chi-square test; p = 0.007) and maternal knowledge on enriching complementary foods (OR = 3.41, p = 0.040) were significant predictors of consumption of Vitamin A rich foods, minimum meal frequency and minimum acceptable diet, respectively. Behaviour change and communication involving all the stakeholders in infant and young child feeding should be emphasized. Messages on appropriate feeding practices should include importance of dietary diversity

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Infant Feeding Practice of Mother attending Pediatric out Patients Department in A Tertiary Care Center

Bangladesh Journal of Child Health ◽

10.3329/bjch.v37i3.18616 ◽

2014 ◽

Vol 37 (3) ◽

pp. 138-141 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Tamanna Begum ◽

SK Azimul Hoque ◽

Md Rafiqul Islam ◽

Soofia Katoon ◽

Azanta Rani Shah

Keyword(s):

Infant Feeding ◽

Breast Feeding ◽

Complementary Feeding ◽

Care Center ◽

Tertiary Care ◽

Feeding Practices ◽

Global Strategy ◽

Feeding Practice ◽

Infant Feeding Practices ◽

Cross Sectional

Background: Appropriate breastfeeding and complementary feeding practices are the fundamental to childrens nutrition, health and survival during the first year of life. WHO and UNICEF have articulated a global strategy for poor infant feeding practices directly and indirectly contributes to under nutrition, morbidity and mortality in infant. Objective: This study was designed to determine the breast feeding (BF) and complementary feeding (CF) practices in study population. Methodology: This descriptive cross sectional study was carried out in Pediatrics out patients department (OPD) of Shahid Surhawardy Medical College and Hospital, from January 2009 to December 2009. Feeding history of total 250 babies age >6 months to <1 year was taken from mothers. Results: Among 250 total babies, prelacteal feed was given in 29.2%(73/250), colostrum was given in 79.2%(198/250) and exclusive breast feeding upto six months was given in 24%(60/250) babies. CF was started in 242 babies and it was too early before six months in 29.6%(74/250) cases. Amount of CF was adequate in 66.9%(162/ 242) and composition of CF was good enough in 58.3%(141/242) babies. Conclusion: In this study CF was introduced before 6 months in one third babies and amount was inadequate in same numbers of children. There is need for promotion and protection of optimal infant feeding practices for improving nutritional status of our children. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/bjch.v37i3.18616 Bangladesh J Child Health 2013; Vol.37(3): 138-141

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Faktor-faktor yang berhubungan dengan pemberian susu formula pada bayi usia 0-6 bulan

HOLISTIK JURNAL KESEHATAN ◽

10.33024/hjk.v13i3.1891 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 13 (4) ◽

pp. 340-347

Author(s):

Rika Yulendasari ◽

Muhammad Firdaus

Keyword(s):

Public Health ◽

Complementary Feeding ◽

Health Centre ◽

Formula Feeding ◽

Milk Formula ◽

P Value ◽

Maternal Knowledge ◽

Formula Milk ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Public Health Centre

Maternal factors relating to milk formula feeding on infants aged 0-6 months in Lampung-IndonesiaBackground: Many parents assume that breastmilk only would not be sufficient to fulfil baby’s nutrition need, so that baby need to feed with complementary feeding. The administration of complementary feeding like formula milk has been a common practice for some parents with reasons including less breastmilk production, maternal busy activities, less maternal knowledge concerning breastmilk feeding, saving time, being attracted by offered formula milk. Most parents administer formula milk with amount almost similar to breastmilk to fulfil the baby’s need. Purpose: Knowing factors of formula feeding for infants 0-6 months.Methods: This was a quantitative analytic research by using cross sectional approach. Population was 220 babies of 0-6 months old in Waykandis public health centre working area from January to April 2019. 142 respondent samples were taken by using proportional random sampling.Results: The statistic test result showed that there were correlations of maternal occupation (p-value 0.016; OR 2.485), maternal education (p-value 0.004; OR 2.886), maternal knowledge (p-value 0.000; OR 0.089) to formula milk administration.Conclusion: There were factors of formula feeding for infants 0-6 months. The researcher expects the public health centre to create a schedule list for complementary feeding besides breast milk administration according to the children fewer than five needs, and to be always active in providing health education especially concerning the importance of formula milk knowledge.Keywords: Maternal; Formula Feeding; Infants 0-6 MonthsPendahuluan : Banyak orang tua menganggap bahwa kebutuhan nutrisi bayi tidak cukup hanya dengan ASI, sehingga bayi perlu dibantu dengan memberikan makanan pendamping ASI. Pemberian makanan pendamping ASI berupa susu formula sudah menjadi hal yang biasa, dengan berbagai alasan yang diberikan seperti ASI yang keluar sedikit, kesibukan ibu, kurangnya pengetahuan ibu tentang pemberian ASI, hemat waktu, tergiur dengan kandungan susu formula yang ditawarkan. Kebanyakan orang tua menilai pemberian susu formula hampir setara dengan ASI dan dapat mencukupi kebutuhan gizi bayinya. Tujuan : Diketahui faktor-faktor yang berhubungan dengan pemberian susu formula pada bayi usia 0-6 bulan.Metode : Jenis penelitian kuantitatif. Rancangan menggunakan analitik, dengan pendekatan cross sectional. Populasi dalam penelitian seluruh bayi usia 0-6 bulan di wilayah kerja Puskesmas Waykandis dari bulan Januari sampai dengan bulan April 2019 yaitu sebanyak 220 orang. Sampel berjumlah 142 responden dengan teknik Proportional Random Sampling.Hasil : Berdasarkan hasil uji statistik, terdapat hubungan antara faktor pekerjaan dengan pemberian susu formula (p-value 0,016) nilai OR 2,485, terdapat hubungan antara faktor pendidikan dengan pemberian susu formula (p-value 0,004) nilai OR 2,886, terdapat hubungan antara faktor pengetahuan dengan pemberian susu formula (p-value 0,000) nilai OR 0,089.Simpulan : Ada hubungan antara faktor pekerjaan, pendidikan dan pengetahuan terhadap pemberian susu formula pada bayi 0-6 bulan. Diharapkan tenaga kesehatan dapat membuat daftar menu pemberian MP-ASI sesuai dengan kebutuhan balita, selalu aktif memberikan penyuluhan kesehatan pentingnya pengetahuan tentang susu formula.

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Complementary Feeding and Associated Factors Among Mothers Having Children 6-23 Months in Yaya Gulale District, Oromia, Ethiopia from June 15 to June 30/2019

10.21203/rs.3.rs-34113/v1 ◽

2020 ◽

Author(s):

Godana Arero ◽

Mesay Zewdie

Keyword(s):

Sample Size ◽

Associated Factors ◽

Complementary Feeding ◽

Statistical Significance ◽

Simple Random Sampling ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

P Value ◽

Maternal Knowledge ◽

Health Extension Workers ◽

Cross Sectional

Abstract BackgroundComplementary feeding is the provision of nutrient containing foods or liquids other than breast milk that includes both solid foods and semisolid foods. There is limit study conducted in this area, so to know existing gap the topic was selected.ObjectiveTo study complementary feeding and associated factors among mothers who had children 6–23 months in Yaya Gulele district, Oromia, Ethiopia, 2019.MethodA cross-sectional study design was conducted among 558 mothers who had children with 6–23 months of age. Simple random sampling was used to select the required sample size. Pretest was conducted on 5% sample size. Data were cleared using Epi-Info version 7 & analyzed by SPSS version 20. Result was presented by using percent, frequency, tables and graphs. Crude & adjusted odds ratio were done along with 95% CI and level of statistical significance was declared at p-value < 0.05.ResultA total 558 individuals were participated in study with 98.2% response rate. Level of knowledge on complementary feeding was (79.57%). Maternal educations: primary, secondary and above (AOR = 3.59,95%CI:1.264–8.93, AOR = 3.109,95%CI:1.12–8.62), antennal care status: 1–2 visit,3 & above (AOR = 2.4,95%CI:1.13–5.3, AOR = 4.78,95%CI:2.197–10.42) respectively, place of delivery (AOR = 8.5,95%CI:4.41–16.50), post-natal care:1,2 and above visit (AOR = 2.6,95%CI:1.12–6.49,AOR = 3.6,95%CI:1.72–7.74); watching TV (AOR = 3.19, 95%CI:1.1–9.45) and listening radio (AOR = 2.32,95%CI:1.17–4.57) were independent predictor of level of good maternal knowledge on complementary feeding.Conclusion and recommendation:Educating the mothers through mass media and house to house by health extension workers is recommended to enhance knowledge of complementary feeding.

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Prácticas alimentarias entre niños menores de un año ingresados en hospital público

Enfermería Global ◽

10.6018/eglobal.18.1.301541 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 18 (1) ◽

pp. 464-498

Author(s):

Floriacy Stabnow Santos ◽

Antonio Felipe Brito Da Silva Junior ◽

Janete Pereira da Silva Lima ◽

Volmar Morais Fontoura ◽

Francisca Aline Arrais Sampaio Santos ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Growth And Development ◽

Quantitative Research ◽

Public Hospital ◽

Complementary Feeding ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Eating Pattern ◽

Respiratory Problems ◽

History Of ◽

Socioeconomic Profile ◽

One Year

Introdução: A alimentação é um fator de importância para assegurar a existência, o crescimento e o desenvolvimento adequados de uma criança. Objetivos: identificar o perfil socioeconômico das crianças menores de um ano internadas em hospital público no interior do Maranhão e de suas mães; conhecer a alimentação complementar praticada por elas e o histórico de aleitamento materno das mesmas. Método: Pesquisa descritiva, transversal, quantitativa, realizada entre fevereiro e setembro de 2015. Dados coletados através de formulários aplicados às mães, sendo que a amostra compreendeu 174 sujeitos. Resultados: Eram do sexo masculino 62,7% das crianças, 42,5% tinham de 1 a 4 meses, 55,7% foram internadas com problemas respiratórios, suas mães eram donas de casa com idade entre 15 e 35 anos. Os dados mostram que as crianças receberam líquidos, leite artificial e alimentos precocemente, e apenas 20,1% praticaram ao aleitamento materno exclusivo até o sexto mês. Conclusão: As crianças menores de um ano internadas apresentam padrão alimentar inadequado. Portanto, são necessárias ações que promovam a prática da alimentação saudável. Introducción: La fuente de alimentación es un factor importante para asegurar el correcto crecimiento y desarrollo de un niño. Objetivo: Identificar el perfil socioeconómico de los niños menores de un año ingresados en hospital público en interior de Maranhão y de sus madres; conocer la alimentación complementaria practicada por ellas y el histórico de amamantamiento materno. Método: Investigación descriptiva, transversal de naturaleza cuantitativa, realizada entre febrero y septiembre de 2015. Datos recolectados en formularios aplicados a las madres de los niños, siendo la muestra de 174 sujetos. Resultados: Eran del sexo masculino 62,7% de los niños, 42,5% tenían de 1 a 4 meses, 55,7% fueron ingresados con problemas respiratorios, sus madres eran amas de casa con edad entre 15 y 35 años. Los datos muestran que los niños recibieron líquidos, leche artificial y alimentos precozmente, y sólo 20,1% practicaron al amamantamiento materno exclusivo hasta el sexto mes. Conclusión: Los niños menores de un año ingresados presentaron tipo alimentación inadecuado. Por lo tanto, son necesarias acciones que promuevan la práctica de la alimentación saludable. Introduction: Food is an important factor to ensuring the existence, growth and development of a child. Objectives: to identify the socioeconomic profile of children under one year of age hospitalized in a public hospital in the country side of Maranhão and of their mothers; to know the complementary feeding given tby mothers and their history of breastfeeding. Method: Descriptive, cross-sectional, quantitative research conducted between February and September 2015. Data were collected through forms applied to mothers, and the sample comprised 174 individuals. Results: 62.7% of the children were male, 42.5% were 1 to 4 months old, 55.7% were hospitalized with respiratory problems, their mothers were housewives aged between 15 and 35 years. The data showed that children received liquids, artificial milk and food precociously, and only 20.1% had practiced exclusive breastfeeding until the sixth month. Conclusion: The children under one year of age have an inadequate eating pattern. Therefore, actions that promote the practice of healthy feeding are necessary.

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A cross-sectional study of determinants and impact of breastfeeding and complementary feeding practices on nutritional status and common illnesses among infants in urban slum

International Journal of Research in Medical Sciences ◽

10.18203/2320-6012.ijrms20174597 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 5 (10) ◽

pp. 4563

Author(s):

Monika S. Masare ◽

Gajanan Soyam ◽

P. A. Hiwarkar

Keyword(s):

Nutritional Status ◽

Infant Feeding ◽

Breast Feeding ◽

Complementary Feeding ◽

Feeding Practices ◽

Respiratory Illness ◽

Urban Slum ◽

Infant Feeding Practices ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Common Illnesses

Background: The present research was carried out with an objective to study various breastfeeding and complementary feeding practices its effect on nutritional status of children and association with common illness like diarrhea and ARI.Methods: This cross sectional observational study was conducted on infant registered in under five-clinic at an urban health center in urban slum. A semi structured questionnaire was used to study the current breast feeding and infant feeding practices among mothers of the study subjects. The analysis was done using Microsoft Excel.Results: There was universal breastfeeding with almost all children having ever been breastfed. Exclusive breastfeeding for the first six months was not practiced as only about 37.72% of infants were exclusively breastfed for six months. Factors associated with sub-optimal infant and young child feeding practices in these settings include mother’s education level, lack of knowledge of proper feeding practices, lower socioeconomic status, and frequent illness. Noncompliance with proper exclusive breast-feeding practices was associated with more chances of having diarrhoea and acute respiratory illness among infants.Conclusions: The study indicates poor adherence to WHO recommendations for breastfeeding and infant feeding practices leading to more chances of falling ill with common illnesses.

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Maternal Knowledge, Family Support, and Early Complementary Feeding Practice in Working Area Pasar Ikan Public Health Center Bengkul

Jurnal Sains Kesehatan ◽

10.37638/jsk.25.1.45-53 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 25 (1) ◽

pp. 45-53

Author(s):

Violita Siska Mutiara ◽

Ruri Maiseptya Sari ◽

Dwi Pepri Harsasi

Keyword(s):

Public Health ◽

Health Center ◽

Family Support ◽

Complementary Feeding ◽

Primary Data ◽

Feeding Practice ◽

Maternal Knowledge ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Public Health Center ◽

Moderate Relationship

Breastfeeding supplements are recommended at 6 months of age. Under the age of 6 months the baby's digestive system does not have an enzyme to digest the food. As a result of complementary feeding of milk may aggravate the work of the baby's organs, baby's intestine also can not work perfectly so it can cause diarrhea, colic and allergic reactions. This study aimed to study the relationship of mother's knowledge and family support with complementary feeding practice (MP-ASI) in infants 6 months in working area of Pasar Ikan Public Health Center Bengkulu. This study used a type of Correlational Descriptive using Cross Sectional research design. The population in this study was all breastfeeding mothers with babies 6 months of age in working area of Pasar Ikan Public Health Center Bengkulu. Number of samples were 42 mothers. Sampling technique in this research used Accidental Sampling. Data collection in this study used primary data obtained directly from respondents using questionnaires and secondary data. Data analysis was done univariat, bivariate with Chi-Square test. The results of the study were : of 42 mothers, 26 mothers (61.9%) gave early complementary feeding practice, 23 mothers (54.8%) had less knowledge, 27 mothers (64.3%) received poor family support, there was significant association between maternal knowledge and early complementary feeding practice with moderate-relationship category, and there was a significant relationship between family support and early complementary feeding practice with moderate-relationship category. Keywords: complementary feeding practice, family support, knowledge

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HUBUNGAN PENGETAHUAN IBU DENGAN PEMBERIAN MP-ASI PADA BAYI USIA 0-6 BULAN DI POLINDES BILLA’AN KECAMATAN PROPPOKABUPATEN PAMEKASAN

Sakti Bidadari (Satuan Bakti Bidan Untuk Negeri) ◽

10.31102/bidadari.2021.4.1.12-19 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 4 (1) ◽

pp. 12-19

Author(s):

Qurratul A’yun

Keyword(s):

Breast Milk ◽

Complementary Feeding ◽

Sampling Technique ◽

Maternal Knowledge ◽

Complementary Foods ◽

Chi Square ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Feeding Programs ◽

Nutritional Needs ◽

Cross Sectional Design

Complementary food to breast milk is food or drink given to babies aged 6-24 months to meet nutritional needs other than breast milk. Supplementary food or complementary feeding programs have been implemented in Indonesia with the hope of reaching 80%, but in this case it fulfills many things. According to the 2008 Ministry of Health's national data, there were 28.5% or 6 million undernourished toddlers because there were still many people who lacked knowledge about the importance of maintaining nutrition from infancy.The purpose of this study was to analyze the relationship between the level of knowledge of mothers about complementary foods and offering complementary foods at the age of 0-6 months.This type of research is analytical correlation with cross sectional design. The population is all mothers who have babies aged 0-6 months in Billa'an village. Sampling using a total sampling technique of 34 respondents. The independent variable is mother's knowledge, while the dependent variable is offering complementary foods to babies aged 0-6 months. The instruments used were questionnaires and KMS books.The results of the study of 34 obtained results as many as 3 respondents (8.82,%) who have knowledge of complementary foods and 27 respondents (79.4%) are not appropriate in giving complementary foods at the age of 0-6 months. The statistical test used is Chi-Square with a significant number a = 0.05, then it is obtained X2 count (14.008)> X2 table (5.991) so that Ho is rejected.From the results obtained, it can be ignored that there is a significant relationship between maternal knowledge and complementary feeding in infants aged 0–6 months. Therefore the need for mother's awareness to increase mother's knowledge in providing complementary breastfeeding on time or age, namely for babies aged 6 months so that it does not pose a risk because the function of the baby's digestive system is not optimal if given complementary feeding before the baby is 6 months old.

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