Utilization of Bottle Feeding Practices and Associated Factors among Mothers Who Have Infant Less than 12 Months of Age in Agaro Twon, Jimma Zone South West Ethiopia, 2018

Abstract

Abstract Background: Breast milk substitutes are used commonly worldwide with bottle feeding which should be avoided due to its impact on optimal breastfeeding and appropriate complementary feeding. [...]feeding bottles are associated with diarrheal disease morbidity and mortality as it is difficult to keep it clean especially in developing countries where sanitation is poor. [...]breast milk substitutes are used commonly worldwide with bottle feeding which should be avoided due to its impact on optimal breastfeeding and proper complementary feeding. [...]feeding bottles are linked with diarrheal disease morbidity and mortality as it is challenging to keep it clean especially in developing countries where sanitation is poor [2]. There is no recent study conducted in Agaroo town that explored the significance of the major factors that are assumed to initiate or stimulate the practice of bottle-feeding. [...]the purpose of this study was identify the factors associated with bottle feeding practice in Agaroo town in order to obtain the baseline data that will help the concerned bodies to plan and Implement feasible Intervention to alleviate the problem. The addressed associated factors were mostly consistent with the other studies. [...]an intervention and prevention measure that could reduce the practice of bottle feeding should be taken by the concerned bodies.