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October 10, 2024Pakistan Journal of Medical & Health Sciences

Facilitators and Barriers Related to Complementary Feeding Practices among Mothers of Children Under 2 Years of Age in Karachi

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TRTuba RasheedFZFerrukh ZehraviMBMukhtiar Baig

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Overview

Cross-sectional study shows poor knowledge affects complementary feeding practices in mothers, suggesting educational needs.

Key Points

  • Mothers displayed poor knowledge regarding complementary feeding and their practices were fair, underlining a significant gap in education.
  • Significant facilitators included mother's and father's education, while a lack of positive attitudes emerged as a major barrier.
  • Cross-sectional study conducted in Karachi, revealing key determinants influencing feeding practices among mothers of children under 2 years.
  • Findings highlight the need for targeted educational interventions aimed at improving complementary feeding knowledge and practices.

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Rasheed et al. (2024) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68af7f467567bf4f94ff64dahttps://doi.org/10.53350/pjmhs020241894
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