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We aimed to determine the prevalence and determinants of meeting minimum dietary diversity (MDD), defined as consuming at least five out of eight basic food groups in the previous 24-h in three sub-Saharan African countries.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Methods<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>A weighted population-based cross-sectional study was conducted using the most recent Demographic and Health Surveys (DHS). MDD data were available between 2019 and 2020 for three sub-Saharan African countries (Gambia, Liberia, and Rwanda). The study population included 5,832 children aged 6\u201323 months. A multivariable logistic regression model was developed to identify independent factors associated with meeting MDD.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Overall, the weighted prevalence of children who met the MDD was 23.2% (95% CI: 21.7\u201324.8%), ranging from 8.6% in Liberia to 34.4% in Rwanda. Independent factors associated with meeting MDD were: age of the child (OR) = 1.96, 95% CI: 1.61, 2.39 for 12\u201317 months vs. 6\u201311 months], mothers from highest households' wealth status (OR = 1.86, 95% CI: 1.45\u20132.39) compared with the lowest, and mothers with secondary\/higher education (OR = 1.69, 95% CI: 1.35\u20132.12) compared with those with no education. Mothers who were employed, had access to a radio, and those who visited a healthcare facility in the last 12 months were more likely to meet the MDD. There was no significant association between the child's sex and the odds of fulfilling the MDD.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusions<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>There is substantial heterogeneity in the prevalence of MDD in these three sub-Saharan African countries. Lack of food availability or affordability may play a significant role in the low prevalence of MDD. The present analysis suggests that policies that will effectively increase the prevalence of meeting MDD should target poor households with appropriate materials or financial assistance and mothers with lower literacy. Public health interventions working with sectors such as education and radio stations to promote health education about the benefits of diverse diets is a critical step toward improving MDD in sub-Saharan Africa and preventing undernutrition.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>","DOI":"10.3389\/fpubh.2022.846049","type":"journal-article","created":{"date-parts":[[2022,8,23]],"date-time":"2022-08-23T01:27:32Z","timestamp":1661218052000},"update-policy":"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.3389\/crossmark-policy","source":"Crossref","is-referenced-by-count":32,"title":["Prevalence and determinants of meeting minimum dietary diversity among children aged 6\u201323 months in three sub-Saharan African Countries: The Demographic and Health Surveys, 2019\u20132020"],"prefix":"10.3389","volume":"10","author":[{"given":"Djibril 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