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Complementary feeding practices: determinants of dietary diversity and meal frequency among children aged 6–23 months in Southern Benin
Mitchodigni, Irene Medeme; Amoussa Hounkpatin, Waliou; Ntandou-Bouzitou, Gervais et al.
2017In Food Security, 9, p. 1117–1130
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Abstract :
[en] Poor complementary feeding practices have detrimental effects on child growth, development and survival. This cross-sectional study in rural areas of southern Benin examined some determinants of complementary feeding practices using socioeconomic and dietary data collected among 1225 primary caregivers. Determinants of complementary feeding practices in the study areas are multidimensional and include many interacting factors such as socio-economic aspects, farming practices, household demographics, cultural practices and geography. Child age, diversity of food groups produced, income allocated to feeding, commune of residence, ethnicity, caregivers’ occupation, marital status and household size were identified as the main factors affecting complementary feeding practices. Food group diversification in farm-systems and overall social behavior and support as well as women’s empowerment are necessary to improve children’s diets. Reducing women’s workload through improved working conditions appears crucial to decrease time burdens and allow more time for child care. Multisectoral interventions should be embraced to improve complementary feeding practices in Benin.
Disciplines :
Public health, health care sciences & services
Author, co-author :
Mitchodigni, Irene Medeme
Amoussa Hounkpatin, Waliou
Ntandou-Bouzitou, Gervais
Avohou, Tonakpon Hermane ;  University of Abomey Calavi, Benin > Department of Nutrition and Food Sciences > Chimie analytiqu
Termote, Celine
Kennedy, Gina
Hounhouigan1, Joseph D.
Language :
English
Title :
Complementary feeding practices: determinants of dietary diversity and meal frequency among children aged 6–23 months in Southern Benin
Publication date :
2017
Journal title :
Food Security
ISSN :
1876-4517
eISSN :
1876-4525
Publisher :
Springer, Germany
Volume :
9
Pages :
1117–1130
Peer reviewed :
Peer Reviewed verified by ORBi
Funders :
Bioversity International
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