Complementary Feeding Types, Timing and Practices by Mothers in Al-Kut City

Abdulkareem, Samaa Jaber; AL-Ani, Waleed Arif

doi:10.52573/ipmj.2021.174068

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Complementary Feeding Types, Timing and Practices by Mothers in Al-Kut City

Iraqi Postgraduate Medical Journal

Article 5, Volume 21, Issue 1, January 2022, Pages 30-37 PDF (229.7 K)

Document Type: Research Paper

DOI: 10.52573/ipmj.2021.174068

Authors

Samaa Jaber Abdulkareem; Waleed Arif AL-Ani

Family Medicine Specialist Teaba Primary Health Center Kut’s First Health Sector Waset Health Directorate

Abstract

BACKGROUND:
Complementary feeding is a process starting when breast/formula milk alone is no longer sufficient to meet the nutritional requirements of infants, and therefore other foods and liquids are needed, along with breast/formula milk.
AIM OF THE STUDY:
To determine the type and time of initial complementary feeding practiced by mothers in Kut City and its relation with some associated factors.
METHODS:
A descriptive primary health center-based study conducted on 500 mothers attending 29 primary health care centers in Al-Kut City for the period of 4 months extended between 1^st of April to 31^st of July 2017. Data were collected using a structured questionnaire by direct interview.
RESULTS:
The majority of children received food made from carbohydrates (Rice & Rice water, Porridge, Potato’s, Broths, and Biscuits) and Cerelac in percentage of 33.8 and 33.6 respectively. The majority of the complementary feeding was started at 6^th month (49.6%).
CONCLUSION:
The majority of infants who attend primary health centers in Al-Kut city received cereal-based food and Cerelac as their first complementary food.

Keywords

Complementary Feeding; Cerelac; breast feeding; Weaning

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