Table 6 Independent predictors of inappropriate complementary feeding practices among children 6–23 months of age in Wonago district, South Ethiopia 2017 G.C
Variables | Case n(%) | Control n(%) | COR(95%CI) | AOR(95%CI) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
HH decision maker regarding feeding | ||||
Mother | 150(80.6) | 178(95.7) | 1 | 1 |
Father | 36(19.4) | 8(4.3) | 5.34(2.41, 11.84)** | 4.65(1.69, 12.81)** |
Food preference in the family | ||||
Children less than 2 years | 31(16.7) | 53(28.5) | 1 | 1 |
Children ≥2 years | 8(4.3) | 9(4.8) | 1.52(0.53, 4.35) | 0.61(0.16, 2.38) |
Other family members | 147(79.0) | 124(66.7) | 2.03(1.23, 3.35)** | 2.35(1.08, 5.14)** |
Availability of nearby health facility | ||||
Yes | 135(72.6) | 176(94.6) | 1 | 1 |
No | 51(27.4) | 10(5.4) | 6.65(3.26, 13.58)** | 4.15(1.63, 10.55)** |
Type of pregnancy resulting that child | ||||
Planned | 146(78.5) | 178(95.7) | 1 | 1 |
Unplanned | 40(21.5) | 8(4.3) | 6.1(2.77, 13.43)** | 3.45(1.21, 9.85)** |
ANC service ever utilized | ||||
Yes | 55(29.6) | 136(73.1) | 1 | 1 |
No | 137(70.4) | 50(26.9) | 6.48(4.12, 10.18)** | 2.71(1.48, 4.96)** |
EPI service ever utilized | ||||
Yes | 64(34.4) | 115(61.8) | 1 | 1 |
No | 122(65.6) | 71(38.2) | 3.09(2.02, 4.71)** | 2.43(1.34, 4.38)** |