Abstract
BACKGROUND: Complementary feeding is a process starting when breast/formula milk alone is no longer sufficient to meet the nutritional requirements of infants, and therefore other foods and liquids are needed, along with breast/formula milk. AIM OF THE STUDY: To determine the type and time of initial complementary feeding practiced by mothers in Kut City and its relation with some associated factors. METHODS: A descriptive primary health center-based study conducted on 500 mothers attending 29 primary health care centers in Al-Kut City for the period of 4 months extended between 1st of April to 31st of July 2017. Data were collected using a structured questionnaire by direct interview. RESULTS: The majority of children received food made from carbohydrates (Rice & Rice water, Porridge, Potato’s, Broths, and Biscuits) and Cerelac in percentage of 33.8 and 33.6 respectively. The majority of the complementary feeding was started at 6th month (49.6%). CONCLUSION: The majority of infants who attend primary health centers in Al-Kut city received cereal-based food and Cerelac as their first complementary food.
Recommended Citation
Abdulkareem, Samaa and AL-Ani, Waleed
(2022)
"Complementary Feeding Types, Timing and Practices by Mothers in Al-Kut City,"
Iraqi Postgraduate Medical Journal: Vol. 21:
Iss.
1, Article 5.
DOI: 10.52573/ipmj.2021.174068
Available at:
https://ipmj.researchcommons.org/journal/vol21/iss1/5
DOI
10.52573/ipmj.2021.174068