Prevalence and Predictors of Complementary Feeding Practices Among Children Aged 6-23 Months in Indonesia

Abstract

Objectives: Poor complementary feeding practices have consistently contributed to the burden of child undernutrition in Indonesia. This study aimed to estimate the prevalence and predictors of the time of the introduction of solid, semi-solid, and soft foods (ISSSF), minimum dietary diversity (MDD), minimum meal frequency (MMF), and minimum acceptable diet (MAD).Methods: We analyzed 4804 last-born infants aged 6-23 months from the 2017 Indonesia Demographic and Health Survey, which employed multistage cluster random sampling. The outcomes were calculated based on the 2021 World Health Organization/United Nations Children’s Fund guidelines. The predictors of the 4 complementary feeding indicators were assessed using multivariate Poisson regression with robust variance adjusting for potential confounders and study design.Results: The prevalence of ISSSF, MDD, MMF, and MAD was 86.1%, 54.3%, 71.8%, and 37.6%, respectively, with younger children less likely to meet 3 out of the 4 outcomes. Parental education, the presence of a birth attendant, and maternal media consumption were among the predictors of MDD and MAD. Children from families with higher income were more likely to meet MDD than those from low-income households (adjusted prevalence ratio [aPR], 1.16; 95% confidence interval [CI], 1.05 to 1.28). Living in an urban area was positively associated with MMF (aPR, 1.09; 95% CI, 1.04 to 1.15) and MAD (aPR, 1.12; 95% CI 1.02 to 1.24). In eastern regions, the prevalence of children achieving MDD and MAD was lower than in those living in Java and Bali.Conclusions: It is crucial that more attention and efforts are made to improve the recommended practices throughout Indonesia, since the prevalence of adequate complementary feeding practices remains low.

Pemanfaatan Pangan Lokal sebagai Upaya Pencegahan Balita Stunting di Desa Ciaruteun Udik

“…Praktik pemberian makanan pendamping ASI pada anak usai 6-23 bulan di Indonesia masih rendah. Data SDKI pada tahun 2012 dan 2017 menunjukkan bahwa anak berusia 6-8 bulan yang tidak mendapatkan makanan pendamping ASI sekitar 20% (Nurokhmah et al, 2022). Pemanfaatan pangan lokal sebagai makanan pendamping ASI merupakan salah satu alternatif yang dapat memenuhi kebutuhan gizi secara murah dan mudah (terjangkau).…”

Effect of Complementary Feeding Training on Posyandu Cadres Knowledge as Stunting Prevention on 6 – 12 Months Children

“…There are many problems found in complementary feeding practices related to low mother's knowledge , such as too early introduction of complementary feeding, low frequency of complementary feeding, low variety and diversity of food ingredients 12,[13][14][15][16]17 . The prevalence of children in Indonesia with minimum dietary diversity, minimum meal frequency and minimum acceptable diet was 54,3%, 71,8% and 37,6% respectively 18 . The consistency and thickness of complementary feeding porridge also found not appropriate to child age 15,16,19 .…”