Maternal attributes are positively associated with feeding practices of children aged 2-5 years in West Java Indonesia

Nirmala Intan Ria, . and Februhartanty Judhiastuty, . and Wiradnyani Luh Ade Ari, . Maternal attributes are positively associated with feeding practices of children aged 2-5 years in West Java Indonesia. pp. 191-205. ISSN 1394-035X

Introduction: Feeding practices are influenced by multiple factors including maternal attributes which can affect the health and nutritional status of children. The objective of this study was to investigate maternal factors associated with feeding practices of young children. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted in five villages in Karawang District West Java Indonesia. Mothers of children aged 2-5 years (n202) were interviewed on indicators of feeding practices their knowledge and attitude on child feeding selfperceived health status and exposure to health information. The data were analysed using multiple logistic regression to identify factors associated with feeding practices. Results: Most of the children achieved minimum dietary diversity (86.1) and frequency of meal and snacking (71.8). However more than half of the mothers did not use a variety of cooking methods (73.3) had poor feeding responsiveness (65.3) and showed poor feeding practices during childs illness/recovery (50.5). Maternal attributes that were positively associated with healthy feeding practices were good knowledge and favourable attitude towards child nutrition and feeding practice having exposure to nutrition/health information and perceiving herself as healthy. Living as a nuclear family with only 1-2 children also contributed to favourable feeding practices. Conclusion: While most of the children achieved minimum dietary requirements overall feeding practices could be improved with enhancing mothers knowledge on use of variety in cooking methods feeding responsiveness during/after childs illness and exposure to nutrition/health information.

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Abstract

Introduction: Feeding practices are influenced by multiple factors including maternal attributes which can affect the health and nutritional status of children. The objective of this study was to investigate maternal factors associated with feeding practices of young children. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted in five villages in Karawang District West Java Indonesia. Mothers of children aged 2-5 years (n202) were interviewed on indicators of feeding practices their knowledge and attitude on child feeding selfperceived health status and exposure to health information. The data were analysed using multiple logistic regression to identify factors associated with feeding practices. Results: Most of the children achieved minimum dietary diversity (86.1) and frequency of meal and snacking (71.8). However more than half of the mothers did not use a variety of cooking methods (73.3) had poor feeding responsiveness (65.3) and showed poor feeding practices during childs illness/recovery (50.5). Maternal attributes that were positively associated with healthy feeding practices were good knowledge and favourable attitude towards child nutrition and feeding practice having exposure to nutrition/health information and perceiving herself as healthy. Living as a nuclear family with only 1-2 children also contributed to favourable feeding practices. Conclusion: While most of the children achieved minimum dietary requirements overall feeding practices could be improved with enhancing mothers knowledge on use of variety in cooking methods feeding responsiveness during/after childs illness and exposure to nutrition/health information.

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Item Type:	Article
AGROVOC Term:	Child feeding
AGROVOC Term:	Attitudes
AGROVOC Term:	Children
AGROVOC Term:	Feeding
AGROVOC Term:	Feeding habits
AGROVOC Term:	Cooking
AGROVOC Term:	Diet
AGROVOC Term:	Health
AGROVOC Term:	Interviews
AGROVOC Term:	Data analysis
Depositing User:	Mr. AFANDI ABDUL MALEK
Last Modified:	24 Apr 2025 00:53
URI:	http://webagris.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/7864

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