Authors: Mahfuzur Rahman, Md Tariqujjaman, Tahmeed Ahmed, Haribondhu Sarma
The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of home visits by CHWs on complementary feeding practices of the caregivers of children in Bangladesh. Researchers collected data on complementary feeding practices using a 24-hour recall questionnaire. Age-appropriate dietary diversity, minimum meal frequency, and minimum acceptable diet were assessed based on recommended food consumption levels across age groups. Results showed that caregivers of children who had received CHW visits in the last 12 months were significantly more likely to maintain dietary diversity in their children’s feeding practices than caregivers who had not received a CHW visit in the last 12 months.The results of this study suggest that integrating promotional activities of complementary feeding practices, including home visits by CHWs, into the mainstream nutrition programme can be instrumental in optimizing feeding practices among caregivers of under-five children.
Link: Effect of home visits by community health workers on complementary feeding practices among caregivers of children aged 6-23 months in 10 districts of Bangladesh
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Resource Topic: CHW home visits, Feeding practices
Resource Type: Research
Year: 2023
Region: Asia
Country: Bangladesh
Publisher May Restrict Access: No