ArticleBMC nutrition2023
Fathers' involvement in complementary feeding of children in Damot Woyde District, South Ethiopia: a community-based cross-sectional study.
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- Paternal Engagement in Infant and Young Child Feeding: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Its Extent and Associated Factors.Maternal & child nutrition · 2026Review
- Fathers' involvement in child feeding and associated factors among fathers of children aged 6-24 months in Chena District, Southwest Ethiopia: a community-based cross-sectional study.Scientific reports · 2026Article
- Male Partner Involvement in Child Feeding and Associated Factors Among Children Aged 6 to 23 Months in Hawassa City, Sidama Region, Southern Ethiopia: A Community Based Cross Sectional Study.Food science & nutrition · 2025Article
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- Father's involvement in child feeding and associated factors among fathers having children aged 6-24 months in Jinka town, Ethiopia, 2024.Scientific reports · 2025Article
- Inappropriate complementary feeding practice and associated factors among children aged 6-23 months in Shashemene, Southern Ethiopia: a community-based cross-sectional study.BMC pediatrics · 2024Article
- Fathers Involvement in Child Feeding and Its Determinants Among Children Aged 6 to 24 Months in Fiche Town, Central Ethiopia: Evidence From a Community-Based Study.Sage open pediatricsArticle
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Abstract
backgroundIn infant and young child feeding practice parents are the primary agents for childcare activities, such as feeding. Mothers' role in infant and young child feeding practice has been the focus of previous research. The involvement of fathers in child-feeding practice has rarely been studied. Thus, this study aimed to assess fathers' involvement in the complementary feeding of children and identify factors associated with it in Southern Ethiopia.
methodsA community-based cross-sectional study was conducted which included a survey, in-depth interviews, and focus group discussions (FGDs). The survey was conducted with 593 fathers who have at least one child of age 6-23 months. Four FGDs were conducted with fathers, and 21 in-depth interviews were conducted with fathers, mothers, and community health workers. The survey data were entered into Epi data software version 1.4.4.0 and statistical analysis was performed using SPSS software version 20. Bivariate and multivariate logistic regression analyses were performed and statistical significance was considered at p < 0.05. All interviews and FGDs were transcribed, coded, categorized, and analyzed using open code software version 4.0.2.
resultsOf the total sample of 593, 50.9% of the fathers in the study were involved in their children's complementary feeding practices. Fathers with better household income (AOR = 1.56; 95% CI: 1.09, 2.22) and good perception of child complementary feeding practice (AOR = 1.79; 95% CI: 1.28, 2.52) were more likely to be involved in their children's complementary feeding practice. The majority of the fathers had better knowledge about the recommended complementary feeding practices.
conclusionsIncome-generating activities and behavioral change communication for fathers should be encouraged to improve their involvement in child feeding. Community-based nutrition programs should also give due attention to increasing the involvement of fathers.
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