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

Faiz, Wizra; Fayyaz, Zahra; Mutai, Noah; Bajwa, Sikandar Javed

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“…Older children between 25 months and 59 months were 4 times more at risk of being stunted than children under 24 months of age and similar ndings were reported by other researchers from Saudi Arabia, Bangladesh, and Kenya [29][30] [27]. Children with disabilities who are above the age of 2 years are prone to stunting due to many general reasons but this is normally where a child starts supporting him or herself like feeding and playing with others which have a big contribution to the child's body metabolism, this is also the time where most parents wean the child off the breastfeeding which have been playing a big role in term of providing nutrients to the child [31].…”

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Stunting among children under five years with disabilities in Bugesera District, Rwanda: prevalence and associated factors

Emmanuel,

Erigene,

Kevin

et al. 2024

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Background Global burden of disease report shows that 49.8 million children under the age of five worldwide suffer from disabilities together with other difficulties. The most prevalent of these problems is stunting, which negatively impacts children's physical health, growth, mental development, and resilience to disease. This heightened burden is attributed to inadequate food intake, exacerbating their nutritional status and worsening their overall well-being, particularly in developing countries like Rwanda. Thus, the primary objective of this study was to evaluate the prevalence of stunting and its associated factors among disabled children under the age of five in Bugesera district, Rwanda. Method This was a cross-sectional descriptive study. A multistage sampling technique was applied where the first eight sectors out of 15 were randomly selected then participants were selected using a simple random technique based on probability proportion to size (PPS) in each sector. Weight was obtained using a standard electronic balance scale while height was measured using a wooden height board and children less than 24 months lengths were obtained in recumbent position. Height for age was classified according to WHO z-score standards with the help of the zscore06 stata function. Independent factors including sociodemographic and socio-economic factors were obtained through an administered questionnaire. The description of independent variables was done using frequencies and percentages. The chi-square (χ2) test was applied to determine the associated factors of stunting among children with disabilities. Multivariable logistic regression analysis was performed to test the strength of the association. The significance level was set at 5%. Results In total 265 children were recruited and the majority were aged between 25-59 months and more than half 59.66% were males. The prevalence of stunting among disabled children under the age of five was 44.91%. The factors positively associated with stunning after running multiple logistic regression were: age 25-59 months (aOR = 4.18 [95% CI: 1.71 - 10.23]), incomplete child immunization (aOR = 4.4 [95% CI: 1.16 - 16.69]), and rural residence (aOR = 3.08 [95% CI: 1.05 - 8.99]. However, the father’s education in primary school was a protective factor compared to those with no education ([aOR=0.52 [95% CI: 0.30- 0.90]). Conclusion The prevalence of stunting among under-five children with disabilities is high and being in preschool age, incomplete child immunization, and living in rural are associated with high risk of stunting among these children. There is a need to address stunting among disabled children through a strong program on parental education about nutritional guidance and support, as well as providing high-quality healthcare including child full immunization.

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Stunting among children under five years with disabilities in Bugesera District, Rwanda: prevalence and associated factors

Emmanuel,

Erigene,

Kevin

et al. 2024

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Women’s role of caregiving for under-five children: Implications for dietary diversity and food security in Ghana

Abokyi

Asante

Wongnaa

2022

Cogent Food & Agriculture

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A Study to Assess the Effectiveness of Information Booklet on knowledge and Attitude Regarding Weaning Food among Mothers in Selected Community Area of Buldhana, Maharashtra, India

Pawar,

Sarkate,

Dongardive

2023

JNRPSP

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Background: Malnutrition is a vital public health issues and it is need to address to prevent child morbidity and mortality. India ranked 94th out of the 107 countries. Over 33 lakh children in India are malnourished. Due to malnutrition and infection the death rate is highest in the age group 0-4 years. Around 21% of total deaths are estimated to be in the age group 0-1 year. After 6months breast-milk alone is not sufficient for the growth and development of children. The process of weaning, or the transition from exclusive breastfeeding to incorporating complementary foods, is a crucial milestone in the growth and development of infants. So, the objectives of the study was to assess the pre test and post level of knowledge and attitude and find out association between knowledge, attitude with demographic variables. Methods: This was a interventional study, used evaluative approach and conducted at Yelagon, Buldhana, Maharashtra amongst 60 mothers by purposive sampling method during the period of August to September 2023. pretest and post test knowledge on weaning was assessed through 25 questions and attitude was assessed by 10 statements. Information booklet was provided after pretest data collection. Results: Majority of participants were in the age group of 23 to 27 years, out of 60 participants 39(65%) were from Hindu religion, 51.67% were belong to joint family. 42(70%) followed mixed (vegetarian and nonvegeterian ) pattern of food. Out of 60 mothers 33.33% of them had poor knowledge, 65% had average knowledge and only 1.67% of them had good knowledge. Average knowledge score at the time of pretest was 9.76with standard deviation of 2.95. Average post test knowledge score was 19.06 with standard deviation of 2.05, about attitude in pretest 1.67% of them had highly favorable and 38.33% of them had unfavorable attitude which was change in post test 31.67% of them had highly favorable, 68.33% had moderate favorable attitude and no one of them had unfavorable attitude. There is significant association found in knowledge and occupation and monthly income and between religion, types of family and attitude. Conclusions: This study concluded that there was knowledge gap about weaning in mothers but after providing information booklet regarding weaning food there was significant improvement seen in post test knowledge level of mothers and attitude of them.

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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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References 13 publications

Stunting among children under five years with disabilities in Bugesera District, Rwanda: prevalence and associated factors

Stunting among children under five years with disabilities in Bugesera District, Rwanda: prevalence and associated factors

Women’s role of caregiving for under-five children: Implications for dietary diversity and food security in Ghana

A Study to Assess the Effectiveness of Information Booklet on knowledge and Attitude Regarding Weaning Food among Mothers in Selected Community Area of Buldhana, Maharashtra, India

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