A study on feeding practices among mothers with children aged less than two years in rural area of Kancheepuram District, Tamil Nadu

Authors

  • Fasna Liaquath Ali Department of Community Medicine, Chettinad Hospital and Research Institute, Kelambakkam, Tamil Nadu, India
  • Ravivarman Govindasamy Department of Community Medicine, Chettinad Hospital and Research Institute, Kelambakkam, Tamil Nadu, India
  • Suganthi Soubramanian Department of Community Medicine, Chettinad Hospital and Research Institute, Kelambakkam, Tamil Nadu, India

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18203/2394-6040.ijcmph20193474

Keywords:

Infants, Exclusive breastfeeding, Complementary feeding, Malnutrition, Maternal education, Behavioral

Abstract

Background: Adequate nutrition in first 24 months through optimal Infant and Young Child feeding is fundamental for the development of the child. Hence assessment of Infant and Young child feeding practices rank among the most effective intervention is to meet the deficit improve the child health. Hence this study is conducted with the objective to assess the prevalence and factors influencing infant and young child feeding practices among the rural mothers of children aged less than two years.

Methods: A cross sectional study was undertaken in the rural area of Kancheepuram district, Tamil Nadu from January 2017 to August 2017. 247 children of age less than two years were selected by two stage random sampling method. Data was collected house to house using pretested questionnaire and WHO infant and young child feeding questionnaire. Proportions were calculated and Chi square was applied.

Results: The median age of the study participants were 9±7.1 months. 226 (91.5 %) were given colostrum and 163 (66%) were initiated breastfeeding within one hour after birth. 58.6% of children were introduced on soft/solid/semi solid food at the end of 6 to 8 months. In multiple logistic regression education of the mother, working status of the mother, number of antennal visits and place of delivery were associated with appropriate feeding practices.

Conclusions: Maternal decision determines how an infant to be fed but it reflects the atmosphere by how they are influenced and adopted the decision.

 

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2019-07-26

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Ali, F. L., Govindasamy, R., & Soubramanian, S. (2019). A study on feeding practices among mothers with children aged less than two years in rural area of Kancheepuram District, Tamil Nadu. International Journal Of Community Medicine And Public Health, 6(8), 3471–3476. https://doi.org/10.18203/2394-6040.ijcmph20193474

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