Formula feeding and associated factors among mothers with infants 0–6 months old in Mettu Town, Southwest Ethiopia

Adequate nutrition during infancy is essential for children's normal development and well-being. However, the duration of breastfeeding has been declining being replaced by formula feeding, particularly in urban communities developing countries, including Ethiopia. Hence, this study aimed to assess feeding its associated factors, as relatively little information available regarding problem Ethiopia, Mettu Town. A community-based cross-sectional was conducted Town from May 17 July 1, 2021, among 366 mothers with infants 0–6 months old. simple random sampling technique used study. Pre-tested semi-structured questionnaires were collect data. Descriptive statistics multivariable logistic regression performed, variables a p-value <0.05 final model declared statistically significant found be 28.4% [95% CI: (24.0–33.0)]. Primiparity [AOR = 3.27, 95% (1.71–6.27)], cesarean delivery 2.62, (1.28–5.35)], initiation after 24 h 3.5, (1.74–10.0)], employed 2.4, (1.29–4.19)], positive attitude toward poor knowledge 2.6, CI (1.49–4.74)] factors significantly feeding. Almost one-third their infants. Primiparity, maternal employment, breast milk h, delivery, knowledge, contributing high formula-feeding practice. much effort should invested educating pregnant lactating improve while working on activities that change