scholarly journals Factors influencing exclusive breastfeeding (EBF) in Empowered Action Group (EAG) states and Assam

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 170-174
Author(s):  
Ravishankar N ◽  
Merisin Joseph ◽  
Sowmya Shashidhara
Keyword(s):  
Exclusive Breastfeeding ◽  
Action Group ◽  
Factors Influencing ◽  
Eag States

Prevalence and risk factors of anaemia among men: A study based on Empowered Action Group states, India

2021 ◽  
pp. 026010602098234
Author(s):  
Pradeep Kumar ◽  
Himani Sharma ◽  
Kamalesh Kumar Patel
Keyword(s):  
Family Health ◽  
Public Health Problem ◽  
Binary Logistic Regression ◽  
Bivariate Analysis ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Action Group ◽  
Nationally Representative ◽  
The Government ◽  
Eag States

Background: Despite various programmes initiated by the Government of India, the nutritional indicators are not encouraging, as several problems like undernutrition, malnutrition and anaemia – still persist in the country, especially in the Empowered Action Group (EAG) states. Aim: Because of the dearth of studies regarding anaemia among men in India, the present study aimed to determine its prevalence in this population in the EAG states and to analyse its geographical and socio-demographic determinants. Methods: The study utilized nationally representative, cross-sectional survey data from round 4 of the National Family Health Survey conducted in 2015–16. Bivariate analysis along with binary logistic regression were performed to assess the predictors of anaemia among men in the EAG states. Results: Around a quarter of the men in the EAG states suffered from anaemia. A similar high-prevalence pattern was observed across the EAG states. Wherein, Bihar and Jharkhand had the highest prevalence of anaemia while Uttarakhand showed the lowest. Age, place of residence, marital status and caste were positively associated with the likelihood of anaemia among men in the EAG states. Conclusions: Focusing on the EAG states, this study considered the severity of anaemia as a public health problem among men. Strategies to reduce the burden of anaemia among this population are needed. The government should formulate programmes targeting anaemia specifically, and improving the nutritional status among men in general in the EAG states.

Factors Influencing Exclusive Breastfeeding at 4 Months Postpartum in a Sample of Urban Hispanic Mothers in Kentucky

2015 ◽  
Vol 31 (2) ◽  
pp. 307-314 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ana Maria Linares ◽  
Mary K. Rayens ◽  
Ann Dozier ◽  
Amanda Wiggins ◽  
Mark B. Dignan
Keyword(s):  
Exclusive Breastfeeding ◽  
Factors Influencing ◽  
Hispanic Mothers

NEONATAL MORTALITY IN THE EMPOWERED ACTION GROUP STATES OF INDIA: TRENDS AND DETERMINANTS

2008 ◽  
Vol 40 (2) ◽  
pp. 183-201 ◽  
Author(s):  
PERIANAYAGAM AROKIASAMY ◽  
ABHISHEK GAUTAM
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Infant Mortality ◽  
Neonatal Mortality ◽  
Universal Coverage ◽  
Mortality Rates ◽  
Mortality Data ◽  
Registration System ◽  
Action Group ◽  
Eag States ◽  
The Impact

SummaryIn India, the eight socioeconomically backward states of Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, Madhya Pradesh, Orissa, Rajasthan, Uttaranchal and Uttar Pradesh, referred to as the Empowered Action Group (EAG) states, lag behind in the demographic transition and have the highest infant mortality rates in the country. Neonatal mortality constitutes about 60% of the total infant mortality in India and is highest in the EAG states. This study assesses the levels and trends in neonatal mortality in the EAG states and examines the impact of bio-demographic compared with health care determinants on neonatal mortality. Data from India’s Sample Registration System (SRS) and National Family and Health Survey (NFHS-2, 1998–99) are used. Cox proportional hazard models are applied to estimate adjusted neonatal mortality rates by health care, bio-demographic and socioeconomic determinants. Variations in neonatal mortality by these determinants suggest that universal coverage of all pregnant women with full antenatal care, providing assistance at delivery and postnatal care including emergency care are critical inputs for achieving a reduction in neonatal mortality. Health interventions are also required that focus on curtailing the high risk of neonatal deaths arising from the mothers’ younger age at childbirth, low birth weight of children and higher order births with short birth intervals.

scholarly journals Breastfeeding in Hospitals: Factors Influencing Maternal Choice in Italy

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (10) ◽  
pp. 3575 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rosalia Ragusa ◽  
Gabriele Giorgianni ◽  
Marina Marranzano ◽  
Salvatore Cacciola ◽  
Valentina Lucia La Rosa ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Exclusive Breastfeeding ◽  
Maternal Age ◽  
National Health System ◽  
Education Level ◽  
Minor Role ◽  
Human Lactation ◽  
Factors Influencing ◽  
Italian National Health ◽  
Birthing Hospitals ◽  
A Minor

Monitoring the prevalence of breastfeeding is one of the actions provided for in Italian National Health System. This study aims to observe the prevalence of breastfeeding in a representative set of birthing hospitals in the province of Catania, in Sicily, Italy, to assess the factors influencing women in their decisions to breastfeed during hospitalization after delivery. We conducted an observational study on 3813 questionnaires administered to mothers of newborns during their hospital stay from the years 2016 to 2018 in eight hospitals of various types. The average maternal age was 31.3 years ± 5.8. Sixty-nine percent of women did not attend a prenatal course. From childbirth to discharge, the percentage of women who breastfed was 88%, of whom 45% did exclusive breastfeeding. Only 35% of women who had a caesarean section adopted exclusive breastfeeding. In our experience, rooming-in was not associated with an increase in breastfeeding. We observed that both attendance to prenatal courses and the mother’s education level played a minor role in influencing the mother’s decision in breastfeeding A fairly high percentage of exclusive breastfeeding, 75%, was attained just in one hospital, where dedicated staff was deployed to encourage breastfeeding. The lowest percentage (12%) of exclusive breastfeeding was observed in a large private accredited health facility. Hospital presence of professionals trained in human lactation is a smart investment for society.

scholarly journals Barriers to Exclusive Breastfeeding among Urban Mothers

2016 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 88-92 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lazina Sharmin ◽  
MAK Azad Chowdhury ◽  
Soofia Khatun ◽  
Naser Ahmed
Keyword(s):  
Exclusive Breastfeeding ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Factors Influencing ◽  
Urban Mothers ◽  
Outpatient Departments ◽  
Unique Source ◽  
Duration Of Breastfeeding ◽  
Insufficient Milk ◽  
Initiation Of Breastfeeding

Background: Breastfeeding is the unique source of nutrition and it plays an important role in the growth, development and survival of the infants. The initiation of breastfeeding within one hour and continuation of only breast milk up to six months ensure maximum benefits. The prevalence of exclusive breastfeeding in Bangladesh is 56% which is low. We designed this study to find out the factors influencing the duration of breastfeeding in Bangladeshi population.Objective: To study the factors influencing noncompliance to exclusive breastfeeding.Materials and Methods: This cross sectional study was conducted in Dhaka Shishu Hospital during the period January to June 2011. It includes 125 infant (1–12 months)-mother pairs randomly selected from the inpatient and outpatient departments of Dhaka Shishu Hospital. Mother-infant pairs were divided into two groups based on continuation of only breastfeeding up to six months. Outcomes were compared between two groups.Results: In this study exclusive breastfeeding was found in 27.2% and nonexclusive breastfeeding was in 72.8% cases. It was found that in most cases (40%) termination of breastfeeding was at 3--4 months. The study revealed that insufficient milk production due to poor position and attachment, social factors such as influence of husband and other family members, joining to service etc act as barrier to exclusive breastfeeding. Mass media and advice from health professionals had a higher influence on lower rate of exclusive breastfeeding. Women who were multiparous, housewives were more likely to maintain optimal breastfeeding.Conclusion: The present study reveals some important factors contributing to low rate of exclusive breastfeeding in Bangladesh.J Enam Med Col 2016; 6(2): 88-92

scholarly journals Factors influencing the practice of exclusive breastfeeding among nursing mothers in a peri-urban district of Ghana

2017 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Kofi Akohene Mensah ◽  
Enoch Acheampong ◽  
Francis Owusu Anokye ◽  
Paul Okyere ◽  
Emmanuel Appiah-Brempong ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Exclusive Breastfeeding ◽  
Urban District ◽  
Factors Influencing ◽  
Nursing Mothers

Regional Patterns of Deprivation in India: An Assessment Based on Household Characteristics, Basic Amenities and Asset Possession

Social Change ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 48 (3) ◽  
pp. 367-383 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rabiul Ansary ◽  
Bhaswati Das
Keyword(s):  
Housing Conditions ◽  
Regional Patterns ◽  
Extreme Poverty ◽  
Household Characteristics ◽  
Action Group ◽  
Basic Services ◽  
Eag States

India remains home to 300 million people who live in extreme poverty and face multiple deprivations. Their homes lack basic services ranging from water, sanitation, electricity, health to education (Millennium Development Report, 2014). By mining the data available in the latest 2011 Census, this article attempts to provide a scheme of regionalisation on the basis of multi-dimensional deprivation of households across districts through an assessment of household dwelling characteristics, available basic amenities and assets possession. The study reveals that districts in the Empowered Action Group (EAG) states perform the worst, while states located in the western and southern part of India and their districts are comparatively better off. The analysis concludes that households deprived of good housing conditions and basic amenities, facilities essential for healthy and productive manpower, tend to be asset poor.

Factors Influencing the Duration of Exclusive Breastfeeding in a Group of Turkish Women

2001 ◽  
Vol 17 (3) ◽  
pp. 220-226 ◽  
Author(s):  
Müjgan Alikasşifoğglu ◽  
Ethem Erginoz ◽  
Emel Tasdelen Gur ◽  
Zuhal Baltas ◽  
Bahar Beker ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Exclusive Breastfeeding ◽  
Turkish Women ◽  
Factors Influencing

scholarly journals Inequalities and policy gaps in maternal health among Empowered Action Group (EAG) States in India: Evidence from Demographic Health Survey

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Manzoor Ahmad Malik ◽  
Saddaf Naaz Akhtar
Keyword(s):  
Maternal Health ◽  
Health Inequality ◽  
Health Survey ◽  
Contraceptive Use ◽  
Unmet Need ◽  
Action Group ◽  
The Poor ◽  
Poor Households ◽  
Eag States ◽  
Health Experts

AbstractHealth inequality in maternal health is one of the serious challenges currently faced by public health experts. Maternal mortality in Empowered Action Group (EAG) states is highest and so are the health inequalities prevalent. We have made a comprehensive attempt to understand maternal health inequality and the risk factors concerning the EAG states in India, using recent data of Demography Health Survey of India (2015-16). Bi-variate, multivariate logistic regression, and concentration indices were used. The study has measured the four outcome variables of maternal health namely antenatal care of at least 4 visits, institutional delivery, contraceptive use, and unmet need. The study revealed that better maternal health is heavily concentrated among the richer households, while the negative concentration index of unmet need clearly reflected the greater demand for higher unmet need among the poor households in the EAG states of India. Challenges of inequalities still persist at large in maternal health, but to achieve better health these inequalities must be reduced. Since inequality mainly affects the poor households due to a lower level of income. Therefore, specific measures must be taken from a demand-side perspective in order to enhance their income and reduce the disparities in the EAG states of India.

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