Factors associated with complementary feeding practices among children aged 6-23 months in Indonesia

Yunitasari, Esti and Al Faisal, Ahmad Hisyam and Efendi, Ferry and Kusumaningrum, Tiyas and Yunita, Fildzah Cindra and Chong, Mei Chan (2022) Factors associated with complementary feeding practices among children aged 6-23 months in Indonesia. BMC Pediatrics, 22 (1). ISSN 1471-2431, DOI https://doi.org/10.1186/s12887-022-03728-x.

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Abstract

Background: Complementary foods with breastfeeding are foods or drinks given to children aged 6-23 months to meet their nutritional needs. The non-optimal provision of complementary feeding influences malnutrition in children of this age.Aims: To analyze the factors associated with complementary feeding practices among children aged 6-23 months in Indonesia.Methods: A cross-sectional design was employed using data from the 2017 Indonesia Demographic and Health Survey. A total of 502,800 mothers with children aged 6-23 months were recruited through multistage cluster sampling. Data were analyzed using a logistic regression test to determine the correlation between predisposing, enabling, and reinforcing factors and complementary feeding practices.Results: A prevalence values of analysis showed that approximately 71.14%, 53.95%, and 28.13% of the children met MMF, MMD, and MAD, respectively. The probability of achieving minimum dietary diversity (MDD) was high in the following: children aged 18-23 months (odds ratio OR] = 9.58; 95% confidence interval CI] = 7.29-12.58), children of mothers with higher education (OR = 5.95; 95% CI = 2.17-16.34), children from households with upper wealth index (OR = 2.53; 95% CI = 1.85-3.48), children of mothers who received childbirth assistance by professionals (OR = 1.63; 95% CI = 1.20-2.20), and children of mothers who had access to the Internet (OR = 1.26; 95% CI = 1.06-1.50). Moreover, children from households with the upper wealth index (OR = 1.40; 95% CI = 1.03-1.91), children whose mothers were employed (OR = 1.19; 95% CI = 1.02-1.39) living in urban areas (OR = 1.28; 95% CI = 1.06-1.54) and children of mothers who received childbirth assistance by professionals (OR = 1.33; 95% CI = 0.98-1.82) were more likely to meet Minimum Meal Frequency (MMF). Finally, children aged 18-23 months (OR = 2.40; 95% CI = 1.81-3.17), of mothers with higher education (OR = 3.15; 95% CI = 0.94-10.60), from households with upper wealth index (OR = 1.41; 95% CI = 1.05-2.90) and born with professional childbirth assistance (OR = 1.82; 95% CI = 1.21-2.75) were significantly associated with minimum acceptable diet (MAD).Conclusions: The findings revealed that the prevalence of MDD and MAD in Indonesia was low. Strategies such as improving health services, economic conditions, and education level of mothers are needed to improve infant and child in Indonesia.

Item Type: Article
Funders: None
Uncontrolled Keywords: Children; Complementary feeding; Diet; Indonesia; Nutritional status
Subjects: H Social Sciences > HQ The family. Marriage. Woman
R Medicine > RA Public aspects of medicine
Divisions: Faculty of Medicine > Nursing Science Department
Depositing User: Ms. Juhaida Abd Rahim
Date Deposited: 17 Oct 2023 05:59
Last Modified: 24 Oct 2023 04:58
URI: http://eprints.um.edu.my/id/eprint/40236

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