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Machine learning algorithms for predicting the determinants of minimum dietary diversity among Bangladeshi children

International Journal Of Community Medicine And Public Health, 2023
Background: In developing countries, the minimum dietary diversity (MDD) measure of dietary quality is widely used to define the dietary habits of infants between the ages of 6 and 23 months. However, the particular situation in Bangladesh shows that just 34% of kids have access to a food that complies with the bare minimum acceptable norms.
Esmotara Eva, Shajida Akter, Tareq Rahman   +2 more
openaire   +1 more source

The impact of integrated infant and young child feeding and micronutrient powder intervention on feeding practices and anemia in children aged 6-23 months in Madagascar [PDF]

, 2017
This study assesses the impact of an integrated infant and young child feeding (IYCF) and micronutrient powder (MNP) intervention on children's risk of anemia and IYCF practices in Madagascar.
Brown, Amal Tucker, Duggan, Christopher P., Garg, Aashima, Gnegne, Smaila, Locks, Lindsey M., Nanama, Simeon, Ramalanjaona, Noelimanjaka, Reerink, Ietje   +7 more
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The Minimum Dietary Diversity for Women (MDD-W) Score: Its Association With the Prevalence and Severity of Anemia in Pregnancy. [PDF]

Cureus
Anemia during pregnancy is a very common medical disorder and is usually related to poor dietary nutrients. The objective of this study was to study the Minimum Dietary Diversity for Women (MDD-W) score during pregnancy and its correlation with the prevalence and severity of anemia in a tertiary referral hospital.A total of 430 women in their second ...
Sharma N, Kishore J, Gupta M, Singla H, Dayma R, Sharma JB.   +5 more
europepmc   +3 more sources

Socio-economic inequalities in minimum dietary diversity among Bangladeshi children aged 6-23 months: a decomposition analysis. [PDF]

Sci Rep, 2022
AbstractThis study aimed to measure the socio-economic inequalities in having minimum dietary diversity (MDD) among Bangladeshi children aged 6–23 months as well as to determine the factors that potentially contribute to the inequity. The Bangladesh Demographic and Health Survey (BDHS) 2017–2018 data were used in this study. A sample of 2405 (weighted)
Kundu S, Das P, Rahman MA, Al Banna MH, Fatema K, Islam MA, Srivastava S, Muhammad T, Dey R, Hossain A.   +9 more
europepmc   +4 more sources

Variations between post- and pre-harvest seasons in stunting, wasting, and Infant and Young Child Feeding (IYCF) practices among children 6-23 months of age in lowland and midland agro-ecological zones of rural Ethiopia [PDF]

, 2016
Introduction: Food availability and access are strongly affected by seasonality in Ethiopia. However, there are little data on seasonal variation in Infant and Young Child Feeding (IYCF) practices and malnutrition among 6-23 months old children in ...
Belachew, Tefera, O'Brien, Nora M., O'Connor, Thomas P., Roba, Kedir Teji   +3 more
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Minimum dietary diversity and associated factors among children under the age of five attending public health facilities in Wolaita Soddo town, Southern Ethiopia, 2021: a cross-sectional study

BMC Public Health, 2022
Background Poor quality diets are the greatest obstacles to survival, growth, development, and learning in children. Dietary diversity is a major problem in developing countries including Ethiopia.
Fikre Moga Lencha, Zenebe Jebero Zaza, Lankamo Ena Digesa, Tegegn Mulatu Ayana   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Access to Nutrition Information, Dietary Diversity and Shortfall Food Groups among Nigerian In-School Adolescents

Annals of Health Research, 2023
Background: Healthy dietary behaviour is essential for adolescents to promote psychosocial development and cognitive performance and prevent nutrition-related chronic diseases. Yet, the prevalence of micronutrient malnutrition remains high among Nigerian
Ariyo O, Oladipo FS, Alimi EJ, Atojoko MA   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Spatial variation and determinates of dietary diversity among children aged 6–23 months in Ethiopia: spatial and multilevel analysis using Ethiopian Demography Health Survey (EDHS) 2019

Archives of Public Health, 2022
Background Minimum dietary diversity is the consumption of five or more food groups from the eight World Health Organization recommended food groups.
Tewodros Getaneh Alemu, Masresha Asmare Techane, Chalachew Adugna Wubneh, Nega Tezera Assimamaw, Getaneh Mulualem Belay, Tadesse Tarik Tamir, Addis Bilal Muhye, Destaye Guadie Kassie, Amare Wondim, Bewuketu Terefe, Bethelihem Tigabu Tarekegn, Mohammed Seid Ali, Beletech Fentie, Almaz Tefera Gonete, Berhan Tekeba, Selam Fisiha Kassa, Bogale Kassahun Desta, Amare Demsie Ayele, Melkamu Tilahun Dessie, Kendalem Asmare Atalell   +19 more
doaj   +1 more source

Mapping and determinants of inadequate minimum dietary diversity among young children in SSA

, 2022
Abstract Geographical varation and determinant of inadequate Minimum Dietary Diversity(MDD) among young children in SSA with some consequence is becoming increasingly important for geographical targeting and policy prioritization. This study is to investigate geographic variation, factors, and consequences of inadequate MDD.
Bayuh Hailu, Abel Endawkie, Kaleab Baye, Kindiye Setargie   +3 more
openaire   +1 more source

Determinants of inadequate minimum dietary diversity among children aged 6–23 months in Ethiopia: secondary data analysis from Ethiopian Demographic and Health Survey 2016

Agriculture & Food Security, 2018
Background Inadequate feeding practices are a significant reason for the onset of malnutrition in young children, and their consequences are one of the major obstacles to sustainable socioeconomic development and poverty reduction.
Tewodros Eshete, Gemechu Kumera, Yibelu Bazezew, Abebe Mihretie, Tefera Marie   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source