Magnitude and Factors Associated with Optimal Complementary Feeding Practices among Children Aged 6-23 Months in Bensa District, Sidama Zone, South Ethiopia

Abstract

Mother's knowledge, postnatal care utilization and household food security positively affected optimal complementary feeding practices. Thus, Bensa District Health Office, Sidama Zone Health Departiment and other respective stakeholders should cooperatively work to enhance knowledge of mothers/care takers on optimal complementary feeding practices, household food security and on advantages of postnatal care service utilization.