A hospital based study on the usage pattern of Child Health Development Record as an information source on infant and young child feeding.
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| ID: sea-149741
ABSTRACT
Objective:
To assess the usage pattern of child health development record (CHDR) as an information source by the mothers of children aged 6-24 months admitted to a ward in Lady Ridgeway Hospital (LRH) and to assess their level of knowledge and practices on infant and young child feeding (IYCF).Method:
A cross-sectional study was conducted in a paediatric ward in LRH from 1st February to 31st August 2009 on mothers with children aged 6-24 months. Feeding patterns, maternal knowledge on messages given in CHDR and selected socio-demographic factors were examined using a pre-tested interviewer-administered questionnaire. Association of feeding practices and socio-demographic characteristics were analyzed using non parametric tests. Ethical approval was granted by the ethical review committee of LRH.Results:
Of the 300 mothers administered questionnaires 5 were excluded due to incomplete data. Of the 295 mothers included in study, 36% had passed GCE ordinary level. Of the children, 72% started complementary feeding after 6 months. Nearly 50% of children had satisfactory diet in terms of quality, quantity and frequency. Maternal IYCF knowledge was significantly associated with maternal educational level and reading of CHDR feeding instructions.Conclusion:
Mothers have an acceptable level of knowledge on IYCF and satisfactory level of usage of CHDR as an information source. Reading CHDR has a significant impact on higher maternal IYCF knowledge and better IYCF practices.
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IMSEAR (South-East Asia)
Type of study:
Observational study
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Risk factors
Language:
English
Year:
2013
Type:
Article
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