Table 5 Infant and young child feeding indicators
Indicator (WHO 2010a) | Age group | Behenjy | Ibity | Ankazomiriotra | All |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
6–23 months | n = 9 | n = 8 | n = 6 | n = 23 | |
> 23 months | n = 11 | n = 12 | n = 14 | n = 37 | |
Minimum meal frequency | 6–23 months | 8 (88.9%) | 8 (100%) | 6 (100%) | 22 (95.7%) |
> 23 months | 7 (63.7%) | 9 (75%) | 9 (64.3%) | 25 (67.6%) | |
All | 15 (75%) | 17 (85%) | 15 (75%) | 47 (78.3%) | |
Minimum dietary diversity | 6–23 months | 4 (44.4%) | 3 (37.5%) | 3 (50%) | 10 (43.5%) |
> 23 months | 5 (45.5%) | 2 (16.7%) | 10 (71.4%) | 17 (45.9%) | |
All | 9 (45%) | 5 (25%) | 13 (65%) | 27 (45%) | |
Minimum acceptable diet | 6–23 months | 4 (44.4%) | 3 (37.5%) | 3 (50%) | 10 (43.5%) |
> 23 months | 3 (27.3%) | 2 (16.7%) | 9 (64.3%) | 14 (37.9%) | |
All | 7 (35%) | 5 (25%) | 12 (60%) | 24 (40%) | |
Consumption of iron-rich or iron-fortified food | 6–23 months | 6 (66.7%) | 4 (50%) | 2 (33.3%) | 12 (52.2%) |
> 23 months | 3 (27.3%) | 1 (8.3%) | 6 (42.9%) | 10 (27%) | |
All | 9 (45%) | 5 (25%) | 8 (40%) | 22 (36.7%) |