Pattern of complementary feeding among infants: a pilot study

Authors

  • Pragnya Paramita Bhoi Department of Child Health Nursing, Kalinga Institute of Nursing Sciences, KIIT Deemed to be University, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India
  • Smruti Pragyan Sahoo Department of Child Health Nursing, Kalinga Institute of Nursing Sciences, KIIT Deemed to be University, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India
  • Sonali Mangaraj Department of Child Health Nursing, Kalinga Institute of Nursing Sciences, KIIT Deemed to be University, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India
  • Niyati Das Department of Child Health Nursing, Kalinga Institute of Nursing Sciences, KIIT Deemed to be University, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India
  • Purnima Sahoo Department of Child Health Nursing, Kalinga Institute of Nursing Sciences, KIIT Deemed to be University, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India
  • S. Bhaktiswarupa Department of Child Health Nursing, Kalinga Institute of Nursing Sciences, KIIT Deemed to be University, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18203/2394-6040.ijcmph20213538

Keywords:

Complementary feeding, Breastfeeding, Malnutrition

Abstract

Background: The world health organization recommends exclusive breastfeeding for the first six months of life, with the addition of complementary feeds at six months with continued breastfeeds until at least the age of two. This study aimed to assess the period and pattern of initiation of complementary feeding and to find out the prevalence of malnutrition among infants (6-12 months).

Methods: A cross-sectional study was undertaken by taking 50 infants with the help of purposive sampling technique at pediatric OPD of Pradyumna Bal Memorial Hospital, KIMS, Bhubaneswar. A structured questionnaire was used to collect the baseline information by face to face interview and Anthropometric examination was conducted to asess the growth pattern. Anthropometric measurements were interpreted by using WHO Anthro Analyzer software and statistical analysis was done by using SPSS 20 Software.

Results: The study findings revealed that most of the mother (64%) has initiated the Complementary feeding after 6 months of age, 88% mothers were continuing breastfeeding along with CF. No infants were given cow’s milk. There was significant association of initiation of complementary feeding with maternal education and source of information and age of the infant. Percentage of malnourished infants is 32%. Mothers were preferring to give formula food rather than the home made one.

Conclusions: The study concluded that late introduction of complementary feeding are still prevalent in our society. The most precious and vulnerable age group of our society are suffering from malnutrition. Antenatal counselling of mother and appropriate dietary modification should be done after thorough screening during antenatal and postnatal visit.

 

Author Biographies

Pragnya Paramita Bhoi, Department of Child Health Nursing, Kalinga Institute of Nursing Sciences, KIIT Deemed to be University, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India

Department of Child Health Nursing

Smruti Pragyan Sahoo, Department of Child Health Nursing, Kalinga Institute of Nursing Sciences, KIIT Deemed to be University, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India

Department of Child Health Nursing

Sonali Mangaraj, Department of Child Health Nursing, Kalinga Institute of Nursing Sciences, KIIT Deemed to be University, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India

Department of Child Health Nursing

Niyati Das, Department of Child Health Nursing, Kalinga Institute of Nursing Sciences, KIIT Deemed to be University, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India

Professor Cum Vice Principal, H.O.D, Dept. of Child Health Nursing

Purnima Sahoo, Department of Child Health Nursing, Kalinga Institute of Nursing Sciences, KIIT Deemed to be University, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India

Asst. Professor, Department of Child Health Nursing

S. Bhaktiswarupa, Department of Child Health Nursing, Kalinga Institute of Nursing Sciences, KIIT Deemed to be University, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India

Asst. Professor, Department of Child Health Nursing

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2021-08-27

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Bhoi, P. P., Sahoo, S. P., Mangaraj, S., Das, N., Sahoo, P., & Bhaktiswarupa, S. (2021). Pattern of complementary feeding among infants: a pilot study. International Journal Of Community Medicine And Public Health, 8(9), 4366–4371. https://doi.org/10.18203/2394-6040.ijcmph20213538

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