Cross-sectional study found bottle-feeding prevalence in infants under 6 months, highlighting rural disparities and socio-demographic factors.
Key Points
MAIN FINDING: Socio-demographic factors, including age and location, significantly influence bottle-feeding rates among infants in Bangladesh.
KEY EVIDENCE: Infants aged 5-6 months and with higher birth weights were more likely to be bottle-fed, indicating critical growth periods.
APPROACH: The study surveyed 335 mothers in urban and rural Bangladesh, using a structured questionnaire and statistical analyses for data interpretation.
SIGNIFICANCE: Results emphasize the need for targeted interventions to promote breastfeeding among vulnerable populations, improving overall child health.