Alimentación complementaria y su relación con la anemia en niños que acuden al Centro de Salud Salinas en el periodo octubre 2024-mayo 2025.

This research aimed to determine the relationship between complementary feeding and anemia in children under 2 years of age attending the Salinas Health Center during the period October 2024–May 2025. Methodology: The study used a quantitative, analytical, cross-sectional, and field approach. Surveys were administered to mothers of children under 2 years of age to gain insight into their feeding practices. We also reviewed their medical records to determine the prevalence of anemia in the population. The results showed that 54% of mothers began complementary feeding after 6 months, 54% began complementary feeding with cereals, 51% of children consumed soups and porridge, and 23% combined iron sources with citrus fruits, with a prevalence of anemia of 60%. Conclusions: Our study shows that children who began complementary feeding after 6 months of age had anemia. The feeding practices used by mothers during complementary feeding were investigated. Sixty percent of the mothers presented anemia, indicating inadequate feeding practices. A high prevalence of anemia was identified at the Salinas health center due to mothers' low consumption of iron-rich foods and inadequate supplementation. Recommendations: Health center staff should provide dietary education to mothers regarding the introduction of complementary foods. At the same time, they should monitor and verify treatment and supplementation.

• Hovedforfatter: Balladares Sotomayor, Naomi Xiomara (author)
• Andre forfattere: Montoya Litardo, Coralia Del Mar (author)
• Format: bachelorThesis
• Udgivet: 2025
• Fag: Alimentación complementaria; Prácticas alimentarias; Anemia; Nutrición y Dietética
• Online adgang: http://dspace.utb.edu.ec/handle/49000/18563