The Effectiveness of Nutrition Education on Improving Knowledge and Practices of Complementary Feeding Among Young Mothers
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complementary feeding, maternal knowledge, nutrition education, young mothersAbstract
Nutrition education plays a crucial role in improving complementary feeding knowledge and practices among young mothers, a demographic particularly vulnerable due to limited experience, exposure to misinformation, and reduced household decision-making power. Through a Systematic Literature Review of 78 studies, this article examines the effectiveness of diverse educational interventions, including face-to-face counseling, cooking demonstrations, community-based learning, and digital or mHealth platforms. Findings demonstrate that nutrition education significantly enhances maternal knowledge regarding dietary diversity, feeding frequency, food safety, and texture progression. Furthermore, education leads to substantial improvements in feeding behaviors such as Minimum Dietary Diversity (MDD), Minimum Meal Frequency (MMF), and responsive feeding practices. However, its impact is highly dependent on contextual factors including family influence, socioeconomic constraints, cultural norms, and health system capacity. The study concludes that sustainable behavior change requires multilevel strategies that integrate education with family engagement, community support, and strengthened health systems.
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