Complementary feeding
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Patterns and Variations in Complementary Feeding Practices Among Mothers of Children Aged 6–24 Months Attending Immunization Clinics in Mandi Gobindgarh, Punjab, India
Abstract: Introduction: Complementary feeding introduces solid or semisolid foods to an infant’s diet while breastfeeding. In India, feeding infants and young children is determined by their socioeconomic status, cultural practices, and healthcare access. The study assesses the feeding practices of mothers with children aged 6–24 months who come for immunization at Mandi Gobindgarh, Punjab. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted with 350 mothers selected through systematic random sampling. A structured questionnaire …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Microbiology and Virology · Vol. 15, Issue 3, 2025 · pp. 43–53 Read article