KIẾN THỨC, THÁI ĐỘ VỀ CHẾ ĐỘ ĂN DẶM CHO TRẺ CỦA BÀ MẸ CÓ CON DƯỚI 24 THÁNG TUỔI TẠI THÀNH PHỐ TRÀ VINH NĂM 2019

Abstract

Background: Malnutrition is the most important and common health problem of children in developing countries like our country today. Complementary diets with insufficient quantity and quality are the main causes of malnutrition in the first two years of life. It is estimated that about 6% or 600.000 under-five child deaths can be prevented by complementary feeding scientifically correct weaning. Objectives: To determine the percentage of mothers who have the right knowledge and attitudes about the weaning diet. Determining the relationship between socio-demographic characteristics and mothers' knowledge and attitude about weaning diets.  Materials and methods: This’s a descriptive cross-sectional study on 180 mothers at Tra Vinh city. Results: Among 180 mothers in wards in Tra Vinh city, average age: 28.5 ± 4.5. The percentage of mothers with correct knowledge and attitude about weaning is 72.2%; 77.8%. The study found the relationship between occupation, education level, and economy to mothers' knowledge about weaning. On the other hand, there is a relationship between occupation and mothers' attitude about weaning. Conclusion: With the proportion of mothers having correct knowledge, accounting for 72.2%, to improve accurate information and education about complementary feeding to prevent malnutrition and improve the health status of children.