Undernutrition among exclusive breastfeeding mothers and its associated factors in Southwest Ethiopia: A community-based study.
Riyad AhmedSamuel Ejeta ChibsaMustefa Adem HussenTarekegn Fekede WoldeBilisumamulifna Tefera KefeniWubishet GezimuKebebe BidiraPublished in: Women's health (London, England) (2024)
A quarter of exclusive breastfeeding mothers were undernourished in the area. Poor dietary diversity habits, poor intake of extra meals, a lack of nutrition information, and household food insecurity were found to be the factors determining undernutrition. Hence, it is important to reinforce nutrition intervention programs, including maternal nutrition education and counseling.