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BS IN NUTRITION
(2022)
Knowledge, Attitudes, and Pratices on Complementary Feeding of Caregivers with Children 6-23 Months Old in Brgy. Panicuason, Naga City

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Rodesan N. Forcadilla, RND, MSc.

A cross-sectional study was conducted to alleviate the impacts of undernutrition by addressing one of its underlying causes: poor care and feeding practices. It aimed to investigate the knowledge, attitudes, and practices on complementary feeding of caregivers and the nutritional status of children 6-23 months old in Brgy. Panicuason, Naga City. An interview was conducted among 60 caregivers using modified questionnaires. Descriptive statistics were used, and Pearson Correlation tests were conducted at p<0.05 to assess the data gathered. The study revealed that the households have poor living conditions in terms of caregivers’ educational attainment, occupation, and household income. Medium prevalence was observed for underweight and stunting, while poor prevalence was seen for wasting cases. Several KAP components also have a significant association with socioeconomic and demographic characteristics and water sanitation practices. A weak positive correlation was also observed between the WFA and employment, while a weak negative correlation between HFA and the caregiver's relationship with the child. The results of the KAP showed medium knowledge, positive attitude, and poor practices among caregivers. Overall, an urgent need for a nutrition-education intervention on complementary feeding is suggested to improve the caregivers’ knowledge and practices, while consideration for it is suggested to increase their attitudes.

 

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