scholarly journals Determinants for inappropriate initiation of complementary feeding to children aged 6–24 months in Gondar Health Centers, Northwest Ethiopia, 2019

2021 ◽  
Vol 14 ◽  
pp. 100274
Author(s):  
Kassahun Gebeyehu Yazew ◽  
Abebaw Alemayehu Desta
Keyword(s):  
Complementary Feeding ◽  
Northwest Ethiopia ◽  
Health Centers

scholarly journals Mothers’ perceptions on and learning from infant and young child feeding videos displayed in Mother and Child Health Centers in Kenya - a qualitative and quantitative approach

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-38
Author(s):  
Lauriina Schneider ◽  
Mikko Kosola ◽  
Kerttu Uusimäki ◽  
Sari Ollila ◽  
Crippina Lubeka ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Young Child ◽  
Complementary Feeding ◽  
Health Centers ◽  
Child Feeding ◽  
Young Child Feeding ◽  
Infant And Young Child ◽  
Mother And Child Health ◽  
Mother And Child ◽  
And Child Health ◽  
Child Health Centers

Abstract Objective The objective was to explore mothers’ perceptions of educational videos on infant and young child feeding practices, and to assess whether viewing frequencies would influence maternal knowledge, attitudes and feeding practices (KAPs). Design A set of 47 videos were displayed in health centers for 6 months. At three months, we conducted focus group discussions (FGDs) with mothers and at six months, administered KAP-questionnaire-based interviews to mothers. Using a quasi-experimental design we compared groups according to video viewing frequencies. Setting The study was conducted in a slum in Nairobi and a rural area in Machakos, Kenya. We installed TV screens in waiting rooms of six Mother and Child Health Centers, where mothers could choose to watch them. Participants Forty-three mothers with children aged 0 to 48 months participated in six FGDs and 547 mothers of children aged 0 to 23 months in KAP interviews. Results The mothers from the FGDs found the videos acceptable and beneficial. Videos enhanced mothers’ learning and empowered them to support others in learning. The KAP data showed that after adjustments, breastfeeding (p=0.06) and complementary feeding knowledge (p=0.01), complementary feeding attitudes (p=0.08), as well as hygiene knowledge and practices (p=0.003) were better among mothers who had seen videos three to four times, or five or more times, compared to mothers who had seen the videos once or twice. Conclusions Videos were an accepted form of education and were beneficial when watched repeatedly. The videos could be a good addition to current IYCF education efforts in Kenya.

scholarly journals The Prevalence of Malaria in Tselemti Wereda, North Ethiopia: A Retrospective Study

1970 ◽  
Vol 28 (5) ◽  
Author(s):  
Meresa Shiferaw ◽  
Megbaru Alemu ◽  
Kiros Tedla ◽  
Desalegn Tadesse ◽  
Sena Bayissa ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Malaria Infection ◽  
Northwest Ethiopia ◽  
Blood Film ◽  
Health Centers ◽  
Age Group ◽  
The Past ◽  
Public Health Significance ◽  
Health Significance ◽  
Record Review ◽  
Made In

BACKGROUND: A significant segment of the world’s population is at risk of contracting malaria infection at any one time. In Ethiopia, sustained control efforts have been made in the past decade to fight malaria. Yet, it remains as the major cause of morbidity, mortality and socioeconomic problems in the country. The intensified control of malaria can further be augmented by analyzing health facility based malaria data. Hence, the aim of this study was to determine the magnitude of malaria infection in Northwest Ethiopia.METHODS: A retrospective record review was conducted in Northwest Ethiopia from February-April 2016. All blood film results reported between January 2013 and December 2015 in the seven health centers were extracted and analyzed.RESULTS: A total of 41,773 patients with chief malaria complaint were screened for malaria in the three years period. The overall prevalence of microscopically confirmed malaria was 28.1%. Males (29.5%) were more affected by malaria than females (26.5%). Malaria was also higher in the age group >15 years (32.6%) followed by 5-15 years (29.3%) and under-five children (20.5%). Plasmodium falciparum, Plasmodium vivax and mixed infectionsaccounted for 58.2%, 35.5% and 6.3%, respectively. The highest prevalence of confirmed malaria cases was observed during spring (35.6%) and summer (25.1%). Higher prevalence of slide positive malaria was recorded in Dima (46.1%), Cherecher (45.3%) andFyel wuha (35.3%) health centers.CONCLUSION: Malaria specific outpatient cases were high in the study area. Both plasmodia species were of public health significance in the area with predominance of Plasmodiumfalciparum.

scholarly journals The Prevalence of Skilled Birth Attendant Utilization and Its Correlates in North West Ethiopia

2015 ◽  
Vol 2015 ◽  
pp. 1-8 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mulunesh Alemayehu ◽  
Wubegzier Mekonnen
Keyword(s):  
Skilled Birth Attendant ◽  
Skilled Birth Attendance ◽  
Northwest Ethiopia ◽  
Health Facilities ◽  
Health Centers ◽  
Skilled Birth Attendants ◽  
Urban Residence ◽  
North West ◽  
Birth Attendants ◽  
Birth Attendance

The low utilization of skilled birth attendants sustained high maternal mortality. The aim of this study was to assess its magnitude and correlates in Northwest Ethiopia. A study was conducted on 373 randomly selected women who gave birth in the 12 months preceding the survey. Correlates were identified using binary logistic regression. Skilled birth attendance was 18.8%. Inability to perform cultural practices in health facilities (65.5%), expecting smooth delivery (63.4%), and far distance (62%) were the main barriers. Women with urban residence (AOR = 5.46: 95% CI[2.21–13.49]), primary (AOR = 2.10: 95% CI[0.71–6.16]) and secondary-plus (AOR = 6.12:[1.39–26.92]) educational level, four-plus ANC visits (AOR = 17.33: 95% CI[4.22–71.29]), and proximity to health centers (AOR = 5.67: 95% CI[1.47–25.67]) had higher odds of using skilled birth attendants though women with no labor complications had lower odds (AOR = 0.02: 95% CI[0.01–0.05]). Skilled birth attendance use was low. Urban residence, primary-plus level of education, frequent ANC visits, living nearby the health centers, and a problem during labor were positively correlated with skilled birth attendance utilization. Stakeholders should enhance girls’ education beyond primary level and ANC services and shorten distances to health facilities.

The practice of complementary feeding and associated factors among mothers of children 6-23 months of age in Enemay district, Northwest Ethiopia

2014 ◽  
Vol 44 (3) ◽  
pp. 230-240 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dessalew Gessese ◽  
Habte Bolka ◽  
Amanuel Alemu Abajobir ◽  
Desalegn Tegabu
Keyword(s):  
Complementary Feeding ◽  
Dietary Diversity ◽  
Healthcare Services ◽  
Northwest Ethiopia ◽  
Original Research ◽  
Feeding Practice ◽  
Meal Frequency ◽  
Maternal Healthcare ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Services Utilization

Purpose – The aim of this study was to assess complementary feeding practice and identify factors associated with it among mothers of children 6-23 months of age in Enemay district, Northwest Ethiopia. Design/methodology/approach – A community-based cross-sectional study design with a multi-stage sampling technique was undertaken from March to April 2013. Pre-tested structured interviewer-administered questionnaire were used to collect the data. Epi data were used for data entry and cleaning and SPSS for descriptive and logistic regression analysis. Findings – Timely complementary feeding, minimum acceptable meal frequency and minimum dietary diversity were 56.4, 60.6 and 8.5 percent among the respondents, respectively. The practice of optimal complementary feeding was 40.5 percent. Occupation, knowledge of complementary feeding and family income of the mother, and maternal healthcare services utilization were associated with optimal complementary feeding practice (OCFP). Originality/value – The proportion of mothers who practiced timely complementary feeding, acceptable meal frequency and dietary diversity, and the overall OCFP were found to be low. Therefore, maternal healthcare services utilization and health information dissemination should be strengthened to all expectant mothers. Type of paper: Original research.

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