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cross-sectional·pediatrics, public health, epidemiology, nutrition, family medicine·PMC10467249

Hygienic practice during complementary feeding and its associated factors among mothers/caregivers of children aged 6–24 months in Wolaita Sodo town, southern Ethiopia

SAGE Open Medicine · 16 authors, 11 centres

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A community-based cross-sectional study of 602 mothers/caregivers in southern Ethiopia found that only 42.0% demonstrated proper hygienic practices during complementary feeding, with higher education, media access, and positive attitudes identified as independent predictors of better practice.

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This community-based cross-sectional study recruited 602 mothers/caregivers of children aged 6–24 months in Wolaita Sodo town, southern Ethiopia, using simple random sampling in December 2022. Multivariable binary logistic regression identified factors associated with proper practice.

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PMC10467249

Hygienic practice during complementary feeding and its associated factors among mothers/caregivers of children aged 6–24 months in Wolaita Sodo town, southern Ethiopia

SAGE Open Medicine

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Introduction: Complementary feeding is an important stage in a child’s development as it provides the necessary nutrients for optimal growth and development. However, improper handling, storage, and preparation of complementary foods can result in contamination by microorganisms, leading to foodborne illnesses and malnutrition. Therefore, this study aimed to determine hygienic practices during complementary feeding and associated factors among mothers of children aged 6–24 months in Wolaita Sodo town, southern Ethiopia. Methods: A community-based, cross-sectional study was undertaken among mothers/caregivers of children aged 6–24 months from December 1–30, 2022. A total of 602 participants were recruited using a simple random sampling procedure. The hygienic practice of complementary feeding was assessed based on a related seven items questionnaire (Cronbach’s alpha 0.72). Data were entered into Epi-data version 4.6 and analyzed using Statistical Package for Social Science version 26. Multivariable binary logistic regression was used to identify the statistically significant factors associated with proper hygienic practice of complementary feeding. Variables with a p -value of <0.05 in the multivariable logistic regression analysis model were considered statistically significant. Results: The study indicated that 42.0%, (95% confidence interval (CI): 38, 45.8) of the mothers/caregivers of children aged 6–24 months had proper hygienic practices during complementary feeding. Mothers who could read and write (adjusted odd ratio (AOR): 3.36, 95% CI (1.53, 7.41)) and those who had completed primary school (AOR: 1.7, 95% CI (1.02, 2.85)), media exposure (AOR: 3.38, 95% CI (2.1, 5.4)), and attitude toward hygienic practice (AOR: 3.29, 95% CI (2.2, 4.91)) were independent predictors of hygiene practices during complementary feeding. Conclusion: This study found that the prevalence of hygiene practices during complementary feeding was relatively low. Being educated, access to media, and positive attitudes toward hygienic practices were predicting factors. As a result, strengthening training and counseling services for mothers regarding complementary feeding and processing is recommended.

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Gizachew Ambaw Kassie, Natnael Atnafu Gebeyehu, Molalegn Mesele Gesese et al.. Hygienic practice during complementary feeding and its associated factors among mothers/caregivers of children aged 6–24 months in Wolaita Sodo town, southern Ethiopia. SAGE Open Medicine. (2023). https://doi.org/10.1177/20503121231195416

AUTHORS

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Gizachew Ambaw Kassie, Natnael Atnafu Gebeyehu, Molalegn Mesele Gesese, Endeshaw Chekol Abebe, Misganaw Asmamaw Mengstie, Mohammed Abdu Seid, Wubet Alebachew Bayih, Sefineh Fenta Feleke, Natnael Amare Tesfa, Tadesse Asmamaw Dejenie, Berihun Bantie, Yenealem Solomon Kebede, Melkamu Aderajew Zemene, Anteneh Mengist Dessie, Denekew Tenaw Anley, Getachew Asmare Adella

1Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, School of Public Health, College of Health Science and Medicine, Wolaita Sodo University, Wolaita Sodo, Ethiopia
2School of Midwifery, College of Health Science and Medicine, Wolaita Sodo University, Wolaita Sodo, Ethiopia
3Department of Biochemistry, College of Health Sciences, Debre Tabor University, Debre Tabor, Ethiopia
4Unit of Physiology, Department of Biomedical Science, College of Health Science, Debre Tabor University, Debre Tabor, Ethiopia
5Department of Maternal and Neonatal Health Nursing, College of Health Sciences, Debre Tabor University, Debre Tabor, Ethiopia
6School of Medicine, College of Health Sciences, Woldia University, Woldia, Ethiopia
7Department of Public Health, College of Health Sciences, Woldia University, Woldia, Ethiopia
8Department of Medical Biochemistry, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Gondar, Gondar, Ethiopia
9Department of Comprehensive Nursing, Debre Tabor University, Debre Tabor, Ethiopia
10Department of Medical Laboratory Science, College of Health Sciences, Debre Tabor University, Debre Tabor, Ethiopia
11Department of Public Health, College of Health Sciences, Debre Tabor University, Debre Tabor, Ethiopia