Exploring the Determinants of Minimum Dietary Diversity in Infants and Toddlers: Insights from Pakistan's Rural and Urban Populations DOI

Misbah Ajaz,

S Rizvi,

Hafsa Asif

et al.

Indus journal of bioscience research., Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 3(3), P. 542 - 547

Published: March 29, 2025

Determinants of Minimum Dietary Diversity (MDD) in infants and toddlers rural urban populations Pakistan are explored this study. MDD (consumption foods from at least 4 food groups 24 hours) is a marker dietary quality nutritional status. Selected areas Punjab were surveyed cross-sectional survey, including 600 5-20 months age, their primary caregivers. Structured surveys used to collect data on intake, socioeconomic factors, healthcare access, security. A total 25% children met the criteria, with significant difference 48% 28% (p < 0.001). Through multivariate logistic regression, it was found that several key determinants include maternal education (AOR: 2.4), household wealth 3.1), market access 2.7), utilization 1.9), insecurity 0.6). There rural–urban disparities as well net markets. By contrast, had less than half consumption fruits protein-rich foods. The results suggest importance infrastructural factors explaining diversity. minimum diversity among examined study emphasis differences these living versus Pakistan. Children have greater education, wealth, more markets compared who suffer challenges. Maternal can be strengthened, increased, structural inequalities addressed, contributing increased better nutrition health outcomes for all children.

Language: Английский

Exploring the Determinants of Minimum Dietary Diversity in Infants and Toddlers: Insights from Pakistan's Rural and Urban Populations DOI

Misbah Ajaz,

S Rizvi,

Hafsa Asif

et al.

Indus journal of bioscience research., Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 3(3), P. 542 - 547

Published: March 29, 2025

Determinants of Minimum Dietary Diversity (MDD) in infants and toddlers rural urban populations Pakistan are explored this study. MDD (consumption foods from at least 4 food groups 24 hours) is a marker dietary quality nutritional status. Selected areas Punjab were surveyed cross-sectional survey, including 600 5-20 months age, their primary caregivers. Structured surveys used to collect data on intake, socioeconomic factors, healthcare access, security. A total 25% children met the criteria, with significant difference 48% 28% (p < 0.001). Through multivariate logistic regression, it was found that several key determinants include maternal education (AOR: 2.4), household wealth 3.1), market access 2.7), utilization 1.9), insecurity 0.6). There rural–urban disparities as well net markets. By contrast, had less than half consumption fruits protein-rich foods. The results suggest importance infrastructural factors explaining diversity. minimum diversity among examined study emphasis differences these living versus Pakistan. Children have greater education, wealth, more markets compared who suffer challenges. Maternal can be strengthened, increased, structural inequalities addressed, contributing increased better nutrition health outcomes for all children.

Language: Английский

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