OBJECTIVE: To assess current @entity1 feeding practices (IFP) in a relocated slum, to identity the lacunae, to outline, implement, and evaluate the gain in awareness and IFP followed by mothers. METHODS: Thirty-five mothers of @entity1 aged 5-19 months were interviewed. Based on lacunae, Nutrition Education (NE) was imparted to mothers over two months. Tools used were individual counseling, participatory learning methods, positive deviance and early adopters approach aided with existing information education communication materials. Monthly weight and length of @entity1 was also taken. Awareness and practices on @entity1 feeding (IF) were reviewed at mid and post NE. RESULTS: Areas of concern at baseline were (i) discarding colostrum (77.0%), (ii) feeding prelacteals (80.0%), (iii) initiation of breast-feeding (BF) after 3 days (54.3%), (iv) absence of exclusive breast-feeding (86.3%), (v) delayed @entity3685 ( @entity3685 ) and (vi) feeding @entity3685 grossly inadequate in quality, quantity, frequency and consistency. Post NE results revealed an improved awareness about IF amongst the mothers. An improvement was seen in variety, quantity and consistency of @entity3685 fed. Active feeding behaviours were adopted (6.6% pre-NE vs 66.6% post-NE). Early adopters (24%) served as motivators. Weight for age and weight for length showed improvement. CONCLUSION: NE programs of shorter duration using a 'communication mix' of channels with repeated reinforcement can bring about improvement not only in awareness but also in IFP.

Effect of nutrition education of mothers on XXXX feeding practices.

@entity1 :: ('9606', 'Species') :: ['infants', 'infant'] @entity3685 :: ('MESH:D019959', 'Disease') :: ['complementary feeding', 'CF']
@entity1 :: (9606,Species) :: ['infant']
