Analysis shows significant link between maternal knowledge and provision of complementary foods in infants, suggesting need for enhanced education.
Key Points
A strong relationship exists between maternal knowledge and the provision of complementary foods, indicating that better-informed mothers can improve infant nutrition.
Of the surveyed mothers, 46.7% demonstrated sufficient knowledge with a good attitude towards feeding, while 70% showed overall good attitude towards complementary feeding.
Statistical analysis using chi-square tests revealed a p-value of 0.000, highlighting the significant impact of maternal knowledge on feeding practices.
The study indicates that maternal attitudes do not significantly affect the timing of introducing complementary foods, pointing to knowledge as the more critical factor.