Beschreibung
This study aimed at determining the feeding practices in relation to nutritional status of children under two years in the Bibiani Anhwiaso - Bekwai District of Ghana. A cross sectional study was conducted on 369 pairs of children and mothers which were randomly selected in 2008. The nutritional status of the children was assessed using anthropometric measures such as Weight-for-Age (underweight), Height-for-Weight (wasting) and Height-for-Age (stunting). The breastfeeding and complementary practices of the mothers were examined. The relationship of these feeding practices provided by mothers and the nutritional statuses of the children were analyzed using chi-square. The feeding practices of most mothers were not as recommended by WHO. There is the need for the promotion of proper infant feeding practices in the Bibiani Anhwaiso district through Health Education.
Autorenporträt
Vida Ntiwaa Gyasi has over 10 years experience in Public Health and Health Education and Promotion. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences and a Master Degree in Public Health Promotion. She is married with two lovely boys.
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