Dietary Diversity among Children Aged 6–23 Months in Aleta Wondo District, Southern Ethiopia

BACKGROUND: Dietary diversity (DD) is among the core infant and young child feeding (IYCF) indicators. However, in many developing countries, meeting the minimum standards of DD is challenging and information concerning its determinants is limited. OBJECTIVE: To assess the level and predictors of DD among children aged 6-23 months in rural communities of Aleta Wondo district, Sidama zone, Southern Ethiopia. METHOD: ). RESULTS: = 0.043) were positive predictors of DDS. CONCLUSIONS: Promoting the socioeconomic status of the community, strengthening of home gardening, involving husbands in IYCF, and enhancing maternal knowledge of IYCF may advance DD.