scholarly journals Initiation of Complementary Feeding Practice And Associated Factors Among Mothers Having Children 6-23 Month of Age, In Meket Woreda, North Wollo Ethiopia, 2020: A Multicenter Community -Based Cross-Sectional Study.

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dejen Feleke ◽  
Abebu Yasin Tadesse ◽  
Ermias Sisay Chanie ◽  
Amare Kassaw Wolie ◽  
Sheganew Fetene Tassew ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Young Child ◽  
Associated Factors ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Northwest Ethiopia ◽  
P Value ◽  
Feeding Practice ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Community Based ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Infant And Young Child

Abstract Introduction: improving the infant and young child feeding practices in children aged 0-23months is critical. It is necessary to improved infant and young child health, nutrition, and development. Infant and under five mortality rate in Ethiopia are 43/1,000 and 55/1,000 live births respectively. Objective: To assess Initiation of CF practice and associated factors among mothers with children aged 6−23months.Methods: a multicenter Community based cross sectional study was conducted among 416 mother-infant pairs of 6-23 months in Meket Woreda, Northwest Ethiopia from March 20-June 30, 2020. Bivariate and multivariable logistic regeration model was fitted to identify factors associated CF Practice. P-value less than 0.05 considered as significance.Result: Among 416 mothers with children aged 6–23 months, 76.4% mothers started giving CF timely at recommended age of 6 month of child age. Advised About CF during ANC follow up [AOR=0.03; 95%CI: 0.003-0.356], Child delivered place at a health facility [AOR=0.07; 95%CI: 0.0-0.619], mothers take family planning [AOR= 0.049; 95%CI: 0.011-0.23], give additional diet the 1st 6month [AOR = 0.035; 95% CI: 0.009-0.137] and BF makes appearance [AOR = 0.064; 95% CI: 0.003-0.687] were found to be independent predictors of CF practice.Conclusion and Recommendation: About 23.6% of mothers were not initiated CF practice their children at recommended age of 6month. This would have negative implication on the health of infants and young children. Health professionals should focus on advising and counseling mothers on appropriate CF during prenatal, delivery, post natal, and immunization services.

scholarly journals Infant and Young Child Feeding Practice Status and Its Determinants in Kalu District, Northeast Ethiopia: Community-Based Cross-Sectional Study

2021 ◽  
Vol Volume 13 ◽  
pp. 67-81
Author(s):  
Seid Legesse Hassen ◽  
Minwuyelet Maru Temesgen ◽  
Tefera Alemu Marefiaw ◽  
Birtukan Shiferaw Ayalew ◽  
Daniel Dagne Abebe ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Young Child ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Feeding Practice ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Community Based ◽  
Child Feeding ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Young Child Feeding ◽  
Northeast Ethiopia ◽  
Infant And Young Child

scholarly journals Complementary feeding hygiene practice and associated factors among mothers with children aged 6–24 months in tegedie district, Northwest Ethiopia: Community-based cross-sectional study

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Habtam ayenew Teshome ◽  
Walelegn Worku Yallew ◽  
Jember Azanaw ◽  
Gardew ayanew Tadege ◽  
Agerie Mengistie zeleke
Keyword(s):  
Logistic Regression ◽  
Associated Factors ◽  
Complementary Feeding ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Northwest Ethiopia ◽  
P Value ◽  
Hygiene Practice ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Community Based ◽  
Cross Sectional

Abstract IntroductionThe hygienic practices of mothers during complementary feeding are crucial in the protection of vulnerable infants and children aged 6–24 months from childhood communicable diseases like diarrhea and malnutrition. However, sufficient evidence on the hygienic practices of mothers during complementary feeding and their associated factors is limited.ObjectiveTo determine the levels of complementary feeding hygiene practice and its associated factors among mothers of children aged 6–24 months in the Tegedie district, northwest Ethiopia.MethodsA community-based cross-sectional study was conducted from March 17 to April 17, 2021, among 576 mothers with children aged 6–24 months in the Tegedie district, northwest Ethiopia. A multistage sampling technique was used to select the study participants. Data were collected using a structured questionnaire administered by an interviewer and entered into Epi-data version 4.6 before being exported to SPSS version 20.0 for data cleaning and further analysis. Bivariate and multivariable binary logistic regression analyses were employed to identify predictors of complementary feeding hygiene practice with p-value < 0.25 that entered into the multivariable logistic regression model. Then variables with a p-value of 0.05 in multivariable logistic regressions were considered statistically significant.ResultsThe prevalence of hygienic practice during complementary feeding of their children aged 6–24 months was 33.6%, with 95% CI 29.7–37.6%) of them had good practice. Living in an urban area [AOR=7.02, 95% CI: (4.14, 11.88)], the presence of a handwashing facility near the latrine [AOR = 3.02, 95% CI: (1.18, 7.70)], the presence of a separate area to store raw and cooked foods [AOR = 5.87, 95% CI: (2.84, 12.13)], and the presence of a three-compartment dish washing system [AOR = 5.70,Conclusion and recommendationThe prevalence of good hygienic practices during complementary feeding among mothers is still low; the district health office and health extension workers should work to improve maternal hygienic practices during complementary feeding.

scholarly journals Prevalence of Stunting and Its Associated Factors Among Children 6-59 Months of Age in Pastoralist Community, Northeast Ethiopia: A Community Based Cross Sectional Study

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Awrajaw Dessie ◽  
Mulugeta Gebreayohanes
Keyword(s):  
Breast Feeding ◽  
Associated Factors ◽  
Dietary Diversity ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
P Value ◽  
Feeding Practice ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Community Based ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
North East

Abstract Background: Globally, stunting affects over 161 million children under the age of five, and one million deaths each year. Stunting hits hard on African and Asian children. In Ethiopia, the level of stunting is critically high and remains a major public health challenge among those under the age of five. Numerous factors such as poor maternal health and nutrition, inadequate feeding practices for infants and young children, deficiencies in micronutrients, infections and environmental health conditions are related to stunting. There is, however, dearth of evidence in Ethiopia’s pastoral populations.Methods: A community-based cross-sectional study was conducted from 2-31 January 2018 to assess the prevalence and associated factors of stunting among children 6-59 months of age in Dubti District, Afar Region, north East Ethiopia. For this study, a total of 554 children were included, and multi-stage sampling technique was used to select the study participants. Data was entered in EPI-Info version 7.2 and height for age was converted to Z-score with WHO Anthro software. A binary logistic regression analysis was conducted to identify factors associated with stunting. The significance of the associations was determined at p-value < 0.05 and the adjusted odds ratio at 95% CI was calculated to evaluate the strength of the associations.Results: The prevalence of stunting was 39.5% (95% CI: 35.4-43.5%). The odds of stunting was increased, so does age of the child increased as compared to 6-11 months of children. Initiating breast feeding after 1 hour after birth (AOR = 1.99; 95% CI: 1.22, 3.23), not exclusively breast feeding for at least 6 months (AOR = 2.57; 95% CI: 1.49, 4.42), poor dietary diversity (AOR = 1.93; 95% CI: 1.03, 3.62), and using unprotected water sources for drinking (AOR = 1.68; 95% CI: 1.21, 2.94) were significant factors. Conclusion: Stunting levels in pastorals was critically high among children aged 6-59 months. The study showed that stunting was associated with different nutritional and non-nutritional factors. Intersectoral coordination is required to tackle stunting by enhancing the community's safe water supply, optimal breast feeding practice, food diversity and economic status.

scholarly journals Examining Infant and Young children feeding (IYCF) practice and its determinant factors among mothers who gave birth in the last two years, Ethiopia Community-based cross-sectional study design

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ayana Chimdessa ◽  
Tokuma Bekele
Keyword(s):  
Young Child ◽  
Study Design ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Feeding Practice ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Community Based ◽  
Child Feeding ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Infant And Young Child ◽  
Practical Support

Abstract Background: The first two years of life are critical stages for a child’s growth and development. However, globally, 60% of the infant and young child deaths reported due to inappropriate infant feeding practices and infectious disease, where two-thirds of these deaths are attributable to sub-optimal breastfeeding practices. Methods and materials-community-based cross-sectional study design was employed from February to March 2020 in Jima Rare district, Ethiopia. The stratified sampling and simple random sampling were employed to recruit participants into the study. Data was collected by using semi-structured interviewer-administered questionnaire. And data were analyzed by using SPSS version 20. Results- The actual feeding practice style among the respondents had been assessed by using eight core indicators of infant and child feeding practice of the WHO. The finding revealed that (initiated breastfeeding within one-hour after birth 78%), (66.7% and 33.4% exclusive breastfeeding at 6 and 4-5months), respectively. About 11.8% of mothers continued breastfeeding at 2 years. About 33.4% and 66.7% of mothers started introducing solid, semi-solid or soft foods at 4 to 5 months at 6 months and above), respectively. The overall, proportion of children age 6- 23 months who met minimum meal frequency and dietary diversity accounts for 51.2%, 49.9% respectively. About half proportion (49.9%) of children age 6- 23 months fit for the minimum acceptable diet. The multivariate analysis finding shows that mothers who gave birth at health institutions, get help from their husband, had received practical support of IYCF practices, counseling during ANC and/or PNC visit and households who have agricultural land and radio were more likely to carryout appropriate IYCF practices than their comparable groups. Conclusion-the result suggests that the overall appropriate infant and young child feeding practice was low. Hence, initiatives and interventions should focus on advocacy for institutional delivery, counselling and practical support for IYCF practice. Special attention needs to be given for young and illiterate mothers. Moreover, attention need to address to empower women to have autonomy of decision-making and control power over assets to support them for appropriate IYCF practices.

scholarly journals Low prevalence of active trachoma and associated factors among children aged 1–9 years in rural communities of Metema District, Northwest Ethiopia: a community based cross-sectional study

2021 ◽  
Vol 47 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Kessete Ayelgn ◽  
Tadesse Guadu ◽  
Atalay Getachew
Keyword(s):  
Rural Communities ◽  
Associated Factors ◽  
Statistical Significance ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Northwest Ethiopia ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Community Based ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Active Trachoma ◽  
Study Participants

Abstract Background Trachoma is an infectious disease of the eye caused by Chlamydia trachomatis and transmitted via contact with eye discharge from infected persons and leading to blindness worldwide. Children less than 9 years of age affected more seriously. The disease is common where access to water and sanitation are limited. Objective To determine the prevalence of active trachoma and associated factors among children aged 1–9 years in rural communities of Metema District, West Gondar Zone, Northwest Ethiopia. Method A community based cross-sectional study design was used to collect data from 792 children aged 1–9 years old in Metema district from April to May 2018. Multistage sampling technique was used to select the study participants. Pretested interviewer-administered structured questionnaire and eye examination using binocular loupe to differentiate trachoma cases was the data collection methods and tools. The bivariable and multivariable binary logistic regression model was employed for analysis. P-value < 0.05 was considered to declare statistical significance. Results A total of 752 children aged l-9 years were enrolled in this study with response rate of 94.9%. The overall prevalence of active trachoma among the study participants was 11.8% (95% CI, 9.5–13.9). Unprotected source of water (AOR = 4.7; 95% CI: 2.5–8.9), lower household water consumption (AOR = 2.8; 95% CI: 1.3–6.0), improper latrine utilization (AOR = 3.2; 95% CI: 1.5–6.7), and frequency of face washing once per day (AOR = 5.3; 95% CI: 1.2–26.6) were the factors significantly associated with active trachoma. Conclusion The current study revealed a lower overall prevalence of active trachoma (11.8%) than the WHO threshold prevalence (20%) used to declare it as a severe public health problem. All residents and health professional should collaborate on trachoma prevention by implementing the WHO SAFE strategy- surgery for trichiasis, antibiotics, facial cleanliness and environmental improvement for further trachoma elimination.

Sign in / Sign up

Export Citation Format

Share Document