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TL;DR
Factors like living in a highland area, maternal education, good maternal knowledge, and smaller family size were associated with better practices.
Journal of Nutritional Science · 4 authors, 2 centres
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Factors like living in a highland area, maternal education, good maternal knowledge, and smaller family size were associated with better practices.
A community-based cross-sectional study was conducted among 845 mother-child pairs from 6–23 months of age in three rural districts of southwest Ethiopia to determine the prevalence and factors associated with optimal complementary feeding practices (OCFP). Data were collected using structured questionnaires and analyzed with logistic regression. Limitations include reliance on a single 24-hour dietary recall and data collected across only some seasons. The findings indicate low adherence to optimal practices, highlighting the need for interventions focused on maternal education, family planning, and diversified agriculture.