Table 3 Mothers’ knowledge of age of appropriate introduction of foods and feeding recommendations among children 0-23 months (N = 199)
Age indicated (months) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Foods | <6 | 6-8 a | >8 | Not sure |
n (%) | n (%) | n (%) | n (%) | |
Water/other liquids | 34 (17.1) | 163 (81.9) | 2 (1.0) | 0 (0.0) |
Staples (grains, roots & tubers) | 13 (6.5) | 174 (87.4) | 10 (5) | 2 (1.0) |
Vegetables | 8 (4.0) | 136 (68.3) | 45 (22.6) | 10 (5.0) |
Fruits | 10 (5.0) | 153 (76.9) | 30 (15.1) | 6 (3.0) |
Dairy products | 11 (5.5) | 154 (74.9) | 27 (13.6) | 12 (6.0) |
Eggs (yolk & whole) | 4 (2.0) | 141 (70.9) | 50 (25.1) | 4 (2.0) |
Flesh foods (meat/fish/poultry/organ meats) | 4 (2.0) | 133 (66.8) | 56 (28.1) | 6 (3.0) |
Knows minimum number of times to feed child in a day† b n (%) | 95 (86.4) | |||
Knows recommended duration of continued breastfeeding† c n (%) | 62 (56.4) | |||