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Feeding pattern and nutritional status of infants in Belu District, East Nusa Tenggara
| Content Provider | Semantic Scholar |
|---|---|
| Author | Setyowireni, Dwikisworo Surjono, Achmad Surjono Achmad |
| Copyright Year | 2007 |
| Abstract | The reduction of high rates of malnutrition will require greater attention to specific aspects of child feeding. Although much attention has been devoted recently to promoting appropriate breastfeeding practices, little effort has been directed to enhance complementary feeding. Objectives To assess feeding pattern among infants in Belu District Nusa Tenggara Timur, related to nutritional status of children. Methods Cross-sectional study was conducted in Belu District, East Nusa Tenggara using a two stage cluster sampling method to select a sample of representative households. All infants were assessed for current feeding practices and anthropometric. Results Among 87.8% infants are still breastfed, and 80.2% were given colostrum. The mother gave the baby plain water (27.4%), or sugar water (15.6%), or other liquid (31.7%) before giving the first breast milk. Timely first suckling was practiced 10.1% infants, timely first complementary feeding was achieved 90.3%, as well as high rate of early introduction of semi-solid food in infants less than 4 months. Introduction of solid food was progressively increased (3% in the newborn period to 72% in 3 months infant). Exclusive breastfeeding among infants < 4 months was decreasing (90% in newborn period to 28% in 3 months infants). The proportion of infants fed solid foods was progressively increased (4% in infants <1 month to 72% in 3 months infant). The high prevalence of wasting reached 27.8% (CI 95%: 24,6-31,3). The prevalence of children below -2 SD Z-scores was 10% (CI 95%: 8-12.5), was classified as serious condition. Conclusions This study showed that high percentage of exclusive breastfeeding rate otherwise rate of continued breastfeeding (one year) is low. A sufficient high rate on complementary feeding is established as well as early introduction of semi-solid foods. The prevalence of underweight is high and classified as serious wasting. (Paediatr Indones 2007;47:283-289). |
| Starting Page | 283 |
| Ending Page | 283 |
| Page Count | 1 |
| File Format | PDF HTM / HTML |
| DOI | 10.14238/pi47.6.2007.283-9 |
| Volume Number | 47 |
| Alternate Webpage(s) | https://paediatricaindonesiana.org/index.php/paediatrica-indonesiana/article/download/433/314 |
| Alternate Webpage(s) | https://doi.org/10.14238/pi47.6.2007.283-9 |
| Language | English |
| Access Restriction | Open |
| Content Type | Text |
| Resource Type | Article |
