A study on the awareness of the weaning practices and the determinants affecting them in a rural hospital based pediatric outpatient clinic of Maval Taluka, Maharashtra

Ambike, Deepali; Bhavari, Vijay L.; Poker, Faisal; Ahmed, Kaenat

doi:10.18203/2349-3291.ijcp20164605

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“…The study is noteworthy for a greater number of participants enrolled than in several other institution-based studies [18][19][20][21]. Although community-based surveys are considered more representative, the importance of institution-based studies cannot be undermined, as they help in identification of priorities requiring action and also provide clues for the required interventions.…”

Section: Complementary Feeding In Childrenmentioning

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Complementary feeding practices in children aged 6-23 months: An institution-based observational study

Munde¹,

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2021

Indian J Child Health

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Background: Inappropriate complementary feeding practices in children may lead to adverse consequences ranging from growth failure to mortality. Intervention programs intending to optimize the practices should be based on identification of the lacunae and on the assessment of the magnitude of the problem. Aim: The aim of the study was to determine appropriateness and adequacy of complementary feeding given to children aged 6?23 months. Materials and Methods: Data regarding demographic profile, maternal education, source of information for feeding, and details of complementary feeding provided in the last 24 h were obtained from caregivers, using the standard WHO questionnaire. Chi-square test was used for determining the association between optimal feeding practices and continued breastfeeding, age-group, maternal education, and source of information. Results: The study enrolled 480 children (mean age: 12.9+5.1 month; male: female=1.22:1). 225 children (46.87%) had minimum meal frequency and 66 (13.8%) had minimum dietary diversity, 41 (11.08%) were receiving minimum acceptable diet. Only 103 mothers (21.5%) obtained the information regarding recommended complementary feeding practices from health professionals. There was a significant association between health professional being the source of information and presence of adequate dietary diversity (p<0.01) and minimum acceptable diet (p<0.01). Conclusion: Complimentary feeding practices are inadequate and thus, require an intervention of healthcare providers with better involvement.

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Section: Complementary Feeding In Childrenmentioning

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Complementary feeding practices in children aged 6-23 months: An institution-based observational study

Munde¹,

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2021

Indian J Child Health

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“…Any thick porridge like, liquid or mashed food with nutritional energy, that a child receives in addition to breast milk is called weaning. Such foods are particularly made ready for infants before they shift to adult diet therefore it is also known as transition foods which initiate the weaning process 2 . An appropriate diet plays an essential role in the proper nourishment.…”

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Knowledge and Practices of Infant and Toddler Weaning among Mothers Attending Pediatrics Department of A Tertiary Care Hospital In Lahore

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Aim: To assess the weaning knowledge, practices and the influencing factors. Methods: Questionnaires were filled from 315 mothers with children aged 06-24 months, who visited Pediatrics OPD Services Hospital, Lahore, Pakistan in 4 months. Weaning knowledge and practices of the respondents were evaluated by using a pre-tested questionnaire. Chi-square test was used to assess the associations between the variables. It was ranked as good, satisfactory and poor based on the gross sum total. Results: The overall knowledge of weaning was good in 159(50.5%) mothers and 133(42.2%) had satisfactory knowledge. Whereas the practices of 152(48.3%) mothers out of 315 were good but poor in 46(14.6%) of the mothers. There is a statistically significant association between the knowledge and practices of weaning with age of children (p values= 0.000 and 0.000, respectively) and total number of children of the respondents (p-values= 0.000 and 0.000, respectively). Residential status of respondent (p-value=0.028) and educational status of mothers (p-values= 0.01) also showed significant association with mothers knowledge. Outcome variables (p-values=0.02 and p-value= 0.026 respectively) are also statistically significant with the source of information and weaning practices. We also found an association with the type of family of the respondent (p-value=0.034). Conclusion: These findings will be helpful in making strategies of awareness program so that the effects of pre- or post-weaning can be minimized. Keywords: Assessment; Complementary feeding; Weaning; Pediatrics; breast-feeding; Practices; Knowledge.

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“…This process involves nutritional, immunological, biochemical, microbiologic and psychological adjustments in both the mother and child (Lawrence & Lawrence, 2016). Incorrect weaning practices are major contributory factors for increasing malnutrition and stunted growth (Ambike, Bhavari, Poker, & Ahmed, 2017;Shamim, Naz, Jamalvi, & Ali, 2006). A study conducted by Vyas, Kandpal, Semwal, Chauhan, and Nautiyal (2014) revealed that inappropriate weaning practices not only lead to malnutrition but also contribute to poor cognitive and learning abilities, and poor performance later in life.…”

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Weaning practices of Jordanian mothers: A qualitative study

Shosha

2020

Health Social Care Comm

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Weaning is an essential process to meet the nutritional demand of the growing infant.The aim of this study was to explore the weaning practices used by Jordanian mothers to wean their infants from breastfeeding. A qualitative exploratory approach was used in this study. Six focus group discussions were conducted in three maternal child health centres in Zarqa city, Jordan, with 35 participants, who were selected purposefully. Interviews were audiotaped and transcribed verbatim. Transcripts were analysed using the process of thematic analysis. Five major themes emerged; these included 'Reasons for weaning', 'Confusion and challenges experienced with weaning', 'Lack of instructions', 'Methods of weaning' and 'Psychological impact on mothers'. The study showed that weaning infants yielded a set of obstacles while shifting to solid foods. Guilt, fear of complications and lack of self-confidence were emotions that emerged during the weaning process. All mothers complained of a lack of health education regarding weaning of infants. Health education by healthcare providers about weaning practices utilising official weaning guidelines is a highly appreciated and validated approach to help mothers facing challenges associated with weaning.Choosing the appropriate time of weaning, food choices, determining the amount and consistency of food, and dealing with discomfort associated with weaning are issues that must be discussed with mothers by health professionals.

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A study on the awareness of the weaning practices and the determinants affecting them in a rural hospital based pediatric outpatient clinic of Maval Taluka, Maharashtra

Cited by 4 publications

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Complementary feeding practices in children aged 6-23 months: An institution-based observational study

Complementary feeding practices in children aged 6-23 months: An institution-based observational study

Knowledge and Practices of Infant and Toddler Weaning among Mothers Attending Pediatrics Department of A Tertiary Care Hospital In Lahore

Weaning practices of Jordanian mothers: A qualitative study

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