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September 10, 2025Egyptian Pediatric Association GazetteOpen Access

Infant and young child feeding practices in Lower Egypt: challenges and key findings for developing nations

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NKNehal M El KoofyEMEman Mohamed Ibraheim MoawadSTSafaa El-Hussien Tawfik

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Overview

Cross-sectional study identifies barriers in infant feeding, highlighting malnutrition issues in Lower Egypt.

Key Points

  • Exclusive breastfeeding was reported in 55.8% of infants, indicating a need for improved practices among mothers aged 25-29.
  • Complementary feeding was initiated in 58.3% of infants at or after six months, often relying on commercial recipes.
  • Cessation of breastfeeding at 34.5% is linked to maternal perceptions of breast milk sufficiency and demographic factors.
  • Nutrition education strategies are critical for improving infant feeding standards and reducing malnutrition.

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Koofy et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68c23cf6b210217d6478b100https://doi.org/10.1186/s43054-025-00397-0
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