Spatial distribution of mixed milk feeding and its determinants among mothers of infants aged under 6 months in Ethiopia: Spatial and geographical weighted regression analysis
The study found significant regional variations in mixed milk feeding practices in Ethiopia. Households with middle wealth index and baby without postnatal check were significant spatial predictors of mixed milk feeding. To reduce mixed milk feeding prevalence, targeted interventions should engage community leaders, enhance breastfeeding education in maternal health services, and integrate counseling into routine healthcare to support informed maternal choices and improve child health outcomes nationwide.
Authors
- Worku Necho Asferie (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1886-3707)
- Meron Asmamaw Alemayehu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1852-0771)
- Gebrie Getu Alemu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0007-9451-2128)
- Tigabu Kidie Tesfie (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8250-125X)
- Werkneh Melkie Tilahun (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8206-4195)
- Moges Tadesse Abebe (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0000-1353-9265)
- Mekuriaw Nibret Aweke (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7152-6435)
- Muluken Chanie Agimas
Institutions
- Debre Tabor University (ET)
- Debark University (ET)
- University of Gondar (ET)
- Debre Markos University (ET)
Publication Details
- Journal
- PLoS ONE
- Published
- 2025-03-05
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0317089
- Citations
- 2
- Primary Topic
- Child Nutrition and Water Access
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 2.24