Prevalence and Associated factors to feeding practices in children and mothers within the central health region , Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso
Abstract
Introduction: Proper feeding practices could significantly help reduce overall mortality both among children and women. The purpose of the study was to determine the prevalence and the factors associated with feeding practices among children and mothers within the health district of Bogodogo in Ouagadougou (Burkina Faso).
Patients and methods: we conducted a cross-sectional study from August 5th to October 31st, 2023, on 310 mothers and their infants of 6 to 23 months within the health district of Bogodogo. The 24-hours recall method was used to evaluate how feeding indicators were upheld and the logistic regression used to determine associated factors.
Results : Within the children’s group, 33.55% benefited from an adequate complimentary feeding, 53.55 % from a minimal acceptable diet. Among the mothers, 61.29 % satisfied the minimal feeding frequency requirements and 9.68% had kept the requirement for minimal dietary diversity. The factors associated with adequate complimentary feeding among children were : the father’s job as businessman /independent (adjusted Odd ratio (aOR)=0.38 ; p<0.01) ; the wealthy household (aOR=0.33 ; p<0.01) and the children whose birth rank was between 2nd and 4th among siblings (aOR=2.52 ; p<0.01). The factors associated with the effectivity of minimal feeding frequency among mothers were wealth index (aOR=2.29; p=0.03) and severe food insecurity (aOR= 0.29; p<0.01).
Conclusion : It appears necessary to reinforce the actions aiming at improving household economic conditions in order to improve standards of living and feeding practices among children and mothers.
Key words : Feeding practices, mother, child, suitable complimentary feeding, associated factors, Ouagadougou
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