Table 4 Complementary feeding practices of mothers.
Variables | Frequency (n = 120) | Percent (%) |
|---|---|---|
Mother’s knowledge of ideal age for introducing other foods | ||
From day one | 1 | 0.8 |
At one month | 2 | 1.7 |
Three-five months | 46 | 38.3 |
Six months and above | 44 | 36.7 |
No idea | 27 | 22.5 |
Still breastfeed with complementary food | ||
Yes | 103 | 85.8 |
Thickness of child's food | ||
Same as other people in the family | 3 | 2.50 |
Thick enough to stay on a spoon | 70 | 58.33 |
Watery similar to breast milk | 46 | 38.33 |
Others | 1 | 0.83 |
Feeding a sick child | ||
Feed slowly and patiently | 87 | 72.5 |
Give favorite foods | 18 | 15.0 |
Feed the child forcefully | 15 | 12.5 |
Feeding utensils use | ||
Feeding bottle | 37 | 30.8 |
Bowl and spoon | 71 | 59.2 |
Hand feeding | 7 | 5.8 |
Others | 5 | 4.2 |
Wash and sterilize feeding utensils | ||
Sometimes | 18 | 15.0 |
Always | 101 | 84.2 |
Never | 1 | 0.8 |
Wash hands before feeding child | ||
Sometimes | 9 | 7.5 |
Always | 110 | 91.7 |
Never | 1 | 0.8 |
Wash hands after changing diaper | ||
Sometimes | 7 | 5.83 |
Always | 112 | 93.33 |
Never | 1 | 0.83 |
