scholarly journals Young Children Feeding Practices: An Update from the Sultanate of Oman

Children ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (9) ◽  
pp. 818
Author(s):  
Salima Al Maamari ◽  
Saleh Al Shammakhi ◽  
Ibtisam Alghamari ◽  
Jana Jabbour ◽  
Ayoub Al-Jawaldeh
Keyword(s):  
Maternal Education ◽  
Eastern Mediterranean ◽  
Eastern Mediterranean Region ◽  
Feeding Practices ◽  
Nutrition Survey ◽  
Diet Diversity ◽  
Household Level ◽  
National Nutrition Survey ◽  
Younger Age ◽  
Age Appropriate

Despite proven benefits, most countries fail to meet international targets for appropriate complementary and Breast Feeding (BF) practices. This study assessed feeding practices of children under two years of age and correlated them with family parameters in Oman, a high income country in the Eastern Mediterranean Region. Methods: Data from this study originated from the latest Oman National Nutrition Survey (ONNS). Assessment of children and their mothers’ socioeconomic, anthropometric, and nutritional variables was conducted at the household level. Evaluated feeding practices included age appropriate BF, diet diversity, and minimum acceptable diet (MAD). Results: Pairs of mothers and infants (n = 1344) were assessed. Early BF, exclusive BF at 6 months, infant formula, and iron rich meals were provided to 81, 29, 44, and 84% of children, respectively. Age appropriate BF and MAD were found in 58% and 35% of children, respectively. Low maternal education, younger age, low household income, and governorate negatively affected diet acceptability. Conclusion: Omani children successfully received early BF postpartum and consumed iron rich meals. Yet, rates of exclusive BF rates at six months and MAD for children under two were low. Comprehensive strategies should be placed to assess and influence children feeding practices in the Sultanate.

scholarly journals The Relationship Between Nutritional Knowledge in Mothers and Recommended Infant Feeding Practices in Children 0–24 Months in the Lubombo region of eSwatini

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (Supplement_2) ◽  
pp. 965-965
Author(s):  
Alina Dallmeier ◽  
Constance Gewa
Keyword(s):  
Infant Feeding ◽  
Exclusive Breastfeeding ◽  
Maternal Education ◽  
Feeding Practices ◽  
Nutrition Knowledge ◽  
Household Food Security ◽  
Infant Feeding Practices ◽  
Nutritional Knowledge ◽  
Diet Diversity ◽  
Breastfeeding Practices

Abstract Objectives The purpose of this study was to determine if nutritional knowledge is associated with recommended infant feeding practices among mothers in the Lubombo region of eSwatini. Methods In April 2019, we conducted a cross-sectional survey to assess knowledge and practices among mothers (18–49 years) with at least one young child (0–24 months) in the Siphofaneni Tinkhundla (Administrative subdivision) of the Lubombo region of eSwatini. Community health workers invited mothers to a central meeting location were quantitative data was collected through one-on-one interviews. The questionnaire was broken up into four sections: 1) Sociodemographic, 2) Household Food Security Assessment, 3) Nutrition Practices, and 4) Nutrition Knowledge. Mothers were 18–48 years of age (mean: 26.95; SD: 6.5). We used logistic and multivariate regression to measure the association between breastfeeding practices and nutrition knowledge, and the association between diet diversity and nutrition knowledge. Results A total of 164 mothers completed the questionnaire. Participants were 18–48 years of age (mean: 26.95; SD: 6.5). Their children were 0–24 months of age (mean: 10.4; SD: 6.3). The total nutrition knowledge score ranged from 8 to 44 (mean: 21.8; SD: 6.14). Approximately 92% had heard of exclusive breastfeeding; of those mothers, 87% were able to properly explain the practice. Ninety three % of infants 0–5 months were breastfed, but less than half of those were exclusively breastfed. Exclusive breastfeeding practices were not significantly associated with nutrition knowledge. The mean for the Minimum Diet Diversity score was 3.7 (SD 1.38). Diet Diversity scores and nutrition knowledge were significantly associated (P = .011) after adjusting for infant sex, maternal education and household size. Conclusions Education alone may not be sufficient for the adoption of recommended infant feeding practices among mothers. Future research should explore sociocultural and economic factors that may play a role in influencing recommended infant feeding practices. Funding Sources This study was funded by the Fulbright U.S. Student Program.

scholarly journals Conflict, Nutritional Status and Patterns of Young Child Feeding

2019 ◽  
Vol 7 (04) ◽  
Author(s):  
Azza M.A. Abul-Fadl ◽  
Ayoub Al-Jawaldeh ◽  
Samaah AlYassin
Keyword(s):  
Nutritional Status ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Maternal Education ◽  
Dietary Diversity ◽  
Eastern Mediterranean ◽  
Eastern Mediterranean Region ◽  
Nutritional Deficiencies ◽  
Micronutrient Deficiencies ◽  
Child Feeding ◽  
Young Child Feeding

Background: Malnutrition in countries of the Eastern Mediterranean region (EMR) impedes their development. Aim: To study patterns of complementary feeding (CF) and continued breastfeeding (CBF) on nutritional status and deaths from micronutrient deficiencies (MDs) in EMR countries. Methods: Data from ten EMR countries were compiled using UNICEF Global expanded health survey (2018). Data included EBF, CBF rates. CF core indicators included introduction of soft and semi-solid and solid food (ISSS) at 6-8 months, minimum acceptable diet (MAD), minimum dietary diversity (MDD) and minimum meal frequency (MMF). Analysis was done in relation to age, sex, residence, wealth quintiles, maternal education, anemia, stunting and wasting in children under-five of age (CU5) and deaths from MDs. Results: CBF was higher in the uneducated, poor and rural areas. MMF, MDD and MAD increased significantly by education and higher wealth quintiles and urban residence (P<0.01). Correlations were significant for stunting with CBF (r0.76), MDD (r0.96), MAD (r-0.96), wasting with CBF (r0.79), MAD (r-0.96) at P<0.01, anemia in CU5 (r0.62). MDs were significantly associated with CBF, stunting and wasting (P<0.05). Conclusions: In the poor, inadequate food diversity and suboptimal breastfeeding practices in the second year of life influence nutritional status of CU5 and cascade nutritional deficiencies.

scholarly journals Breast-feeding practices in Mexico: results from the Second National Nutrition Survey 1999

2003 ◽  
Vol 45 ◽  
pp. 477-489 ◽  
Author(s):  
Teresa González-Cossío ◽  
Hortensia Moreno-Macías ◽  
Juan A Rivera ◽  
Salvador Villalpando ◽  
Teresa Shamah-Levy ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Breast Feeding ◽  
Feeding Practices ◽  
Nutrition Survey ◽  
National Nutrition Survey

scholarly journals “PATTERN AND DETERMINANTS OF COMPLEMENTARY FEEDING PRACTICES AMONG 6-24 MONTHS CHILDREN OF RURAL INDIA”

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-3
Author(s):  
Nikki Kumari ◽  
Khodaija Mahvish ◽  
Binod Kr Singh
Keyword(s):  
Maternal Education ◽  
Complementary Feeding ◽  
Dietary Diversity ◽  
Feeding Practices ◽  
Rural India ◽  
Hospital Data ◽  
Significant Positive Association ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Female Ratio ◽  
Diet Diversity

Background and objectives: Complementary feeding (CF) means introducing other foods when breast milk alone is not enough to meet the nutritional requirements of infants. WHO recommends starting complementary feeding after 6 months of age while continuing breast feeding up to 2 years of age for continued benefits. WHO also emphasizes on diet diversity to ensure a heterogeneous nutrient intake that provides all nutrients needed by the growing infant. In context of rural India, in-depth studies of complementary feeding practices are limited, revealing a clear knowledge gap. The present study was undertaken to assess the complementary feeding practices and factors influencing them among mothers of 6-24 months children. Methodology: This hospital based descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted over 2 years from April 2018-March 2020 including children aged >6 months and <24 months belonging to rural area visiting OPD or admitted in I.P.D of our hospital. Data was collected by direct interviewing of mothers regarding various aspects of breastfeeding and complementary feeding. Results: Over the study period, we enrolled 226 children in our study. Mean age was 9.7 months (SD 3.4months). Male: female ratio was 1.3:1. Mean age of mothers was 24.1 ± 4.2 years. Breastfeeding was initiated within 1 hour of birth in only 118(52.2%) babies. Complementary feeds were started at the end of 6 months in dismally low 21.2% children. It was started between 6-9 months in 38.5%, 9-12 months in 25.7% and after 12 months in 7.5% children. Proportion of infants getting minimal meal frequency was 59.3%, minimum dietary diversity only 45.6% and minimum acceptable diet only 47.8%%. The most commonly used complementary food was milk and milk & cereal based preparations (61.5%). There was a statistically significant positive association between socioeconomic class and correct time of initiating CF as well as maternal education and minimum acceptable diet (p <0.01). However, a significant negative association was found between working mother and proper consistency of feeds (p<0.01). Conclusion: Our findings clearly indicate that lot more needs to be done for rural children. Whenever there is opportunity for health care workers, mothers should be educated about proper complementary feeding practices.

scholarly journals Global Prevalence Estimates of Toxascaris leonina Infection in Dogs and Cats

Pathogens ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (6) ◽  
pp. 503
Author(s):  
Ali Rostami ◽  
Seyed Mohammad Riahi ◽  
Vahid Fallah Omrani ◽  
Tao Wang ◽  
Andreas Hofmann ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mediterranean Region ◽  
Eastern Mediterranean ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Eastern Mediterranean Region ◽  
Global Prevalence ◽  
Stray Cats ◽  
Prevalence Estimates ◽  
Meta Regression ◽  
Paratenic Hosts ◽  
Toxascaris Leonina

Toxascaris leonina is an ascaridoid nematode of dogs and cats; this parasite affects the health of these animals. This study estimated the global prevalence of Ta. leonina infection in dogs and cats using random effects meta-analysis as well as subgroup, meta-regression and heterogeneity analyses. The data were stratified according to geographical region, the type of dogs and cats and environmental variables. A quantitative analysis of 135 published studies, involving 119,317 dogs and 25,364 cats, estimated prevalence rates of Ta. leonina in dogs and cats at 2.9% and 3.4%, respectively. Prevalence was highest in the Eastern Mediterranean region (7.2% for dogs and 10.0% for cats) and was significantly higher in stray dogs (7.0% vs. 1.5%) and stray cats (7.5% vs. 1.8%) than in pets. The findings indicate that, worldwide, ~26 million dogs and ~23 million cats are infected with Ta. leonina; these animals would shed substantial numbers of Ta. leonina eggs into the environment each year and might represent reservoirs of infection to other accidental or paratenic hosts. It is important that populations of dogs and cats as well as other canids and felids be monitored and dewormed for Ta. leonina and (other) zoonotic helminths.

scholarly journals Primary care healthcare policy implementation in the Eastern Mediterranean region; experiences of six countries: Part II

2019 ◽  
Vol 26 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-6
Author(s):  
Nagwa Nashat ◽  
Redouane Hadjij ◽  
Abdul Munem Al Dabbagh ◽  
Mohammed Rasoul Tarawneh ◽  
Huda Alduwaisan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Primary Care ◽  
Policy Implementation ◽  
Mediterranean Region ◽  
Eastern Mediterranean ◽  
Eastern Mediterranean Region ◽  
Healthcare Policy

scholarly journals Correction to: A systematic review on hospital inefficiency in the Eastern Mediterranean Region: sources and solutions

2019 ◽  
Vol 19 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Hamid Ravaghi ◽  
Mahnaz Afshari ◽  
Parvaneh Isfahani ◽  
Victoria D. Bélorgeot
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Mediterranean Region ◽  
Eastern Mediterranean ◽  
Eastern Mediterranean Region ◽  
Original Publication

In the original publication of this article [1], one author’s name needs to be revised from Pavaneh Isfahani to Parvaneh Isfahani.

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