ReviewFood science & nutrition2026
Minimum Dietary Diversity and Associated Factors Among 6-23 Months Children in Ethiopia: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
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Abstract
The 6-23-month period is a critical stage in child development, during which the transition from exclusive breastfeeding to complementary feeding increases the risk of nutritional deficiencies and related health problems. This study aimed to estimate the prevalence of minimum dietary diversity (MDD) and identify factors associated with MDD among children aged 6-23 months in Ethiopia. A systematic review and meta-analysis were conducted in accordance with PRISMA guidelines. PubMed, Google Scholar, Embase, Health InterNetwork Access to Research Initiative (HINARI), Cochrane Library, and Web of Science were searched for studies published from April 1, 2018, to April 25, 2026. Study quality was assessed using the Newcastle-Ottawa Scale. Thirteen studies were included and analyzed in RStudio version 4. A random-effects model was used to estimate the pooled prevalence of MDD. Factors associated with MDD were synthesized narratively because of variable categorizations, directions of association, reference categories, and reporting of effect measures across studies. Subgroup analyses and an assessment of publication bias were also conducted. The review protocol was registered in PROSPERO (CRD42023415050). Thirteen studies involving 7194 participants were included. The pooled prevalence of minimum dietary diversity among Ethiopian children aged 6-23 months was 27% (95% CI: 21-33). Substantial between-study heterogeneity was observed (
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