scholarly journals Breastfeeding Practices, Demographic Variables, and Their Association with Morbidities in Children

2015 ◽  
Vol 2015 ◽  
pp. 1-9 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dipen V. Patel ◽  
Satvik C. Bansal ◽  
Archana S. Nimbalkar ◽  
Ajay G. Phatak ◽  
Somashekhar M. Nimbalkar ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Logistic Regression ◽  
Exclusive Breastfeeding ◽  
Demographic Variables ◽  
Severe Malnutrition ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Under Five ◽  
Under Five Children ◽  
Early Initiation Of Breastfeeding ◽  
Breastfeeding Practices ◽  
Initiation Of Breastfeeding

Appropriate feeding practices are the key contributor to reducing morbidities and mortalities in under-five children. A cross-sectional questionnaire based survey of mothers of children aged less than 5years was conducted in 781 mothers. More than half of mothers (57.5%) started feeding within an hour of birth, 55.9% gave exclusive breastfeeding for six months, 89.1% of the mothers stopped breastfeeding before two years of age, 18.2% of the mothers bottle-fed the babies, and 15.6% had problems during breastfeeding in first 6 months. Early initiation of breastfeeding within one hour of birth promoted exclusive breastfeeding, and breastfeeding for longer duration. Exclusive breastfeeding increased frequency of feeds. Multivariable logistic regression showed that initiation of breastfeeding after an hour of birth (p= 0.035), not providing exclusive breastfeeding for 6 months (p< 0.0001), unemployed mothers (p= 0.035), having two or more kids (p= 0.001), and complementary feeds given by person other than mother (p= 0.007) increased hospitalization. Starting breastfeeding after an hour of birth (p= 0.045), severe malnutrition (p= 0.018), and breastfeeding for < two years (p= 0.026) increased rates of diarrhea. Breastfeeding practices were not optimum and interventions to improve these practices need to be strengthened.

scholarly journals The relationship between early initiation of breastfeeding, exclusive breastfeeding with stunting and wasting in toddlers in Bolaang regency of east Mongondow

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 71
Author(s):  
Maureen I. Punuh ◽  
Rahayu H. Akili ◽  
Adriansa Tucunan
Keyword(s):  
Health Center ◽  
Exclusive Breastfeeding ◽  
Early Initiation ◽  
Survey Method ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Children Under Five ◽  
Under Five ◽  
Early Initiation Of Breastfeeding ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Initiation Of Breastfeeding

Background: The forms of malnutrition in toddlers include stunting and wasting. Stunting and wasting that occurs in the first 1,000 days of life is at risk for stunted physical and cognitive growth and toddlers are susceptible to disease. One of the factors causing stunting and wasting is exclusive breastfeeding, which is preceded by successful initiation of early breastfeeding. The purpose of this study was to find out the relationship between early initiation of breastfeeding, exclusive breastfeeding with stunting and wasting in toddlers.Methods: This study was a quantitative research with an analytical survey method using a cross sectional design and it was undertaken in the working area of Tutuyan Health Center and Nuangan Health Center, Bolaang Mongondow Timur Regency. Samples were taken as many as 147 respondents using purposive sampling data collection techniques and met the inclusion and exclusion criteria. The data were analysed by univariate and bivariate using chi square statistical test.Results: The percentage of children under five with stunting was 27.9%, not stunting was 72.1%. Toddlers who experienced wasting by 22.4% and normal by 77.6%. Toddlers who received early initiation of breastfeeding were 42.9% while those who did not gain early initiation of breastfeeding were 57.1%. Toddlers who gained exclusive breastfeeding were 66.7% and those who were not exclusively breastfed were 33.3%.Conclusions: There was a relationship between early initiation of breastfeeding (p=0.000), exclusive breastfeeding (p=0.013) and stunting. There was a relationship between early initiation of breastfeeding (p=0.001), exclusive breastfeeding (p=0.001) and wasting in children under five in Bolaang Regency of East Mongondow. It is necessary to optimize stunting and wasting prevention programs and also cross-sectoral handling for stunting and wasting prevention in toddlers.

Breastfeeding practices among mothers of infants in Peringara Panchayat in Pathanamthitta District

2018 ◽  
Vol 3 (01) ◽  
Author(s):  
Aswathy S. ◽  
Lakshmi M. K.
Keyword(s):  
Exclusive Breastfeeding ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Community Based ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Breastfeeding Practices ◽  
Chi Square Test ◽  
Type Of Delivery ◽  
Initiation Of Breastfeeding

The study was aimed to assess the breastfeeding practices among mothers of infants in Peringara Gramapanchayat in Kerala. Study was a community based cross-sectional study among mothers of infants in Peringara gramapanchayat using a pretested questionnaire. 142 breastfeeding mothers of infants in Peringara gramapanchayat were studied and mothers who were not present at home during the study were excluded from the study. Study period consisted of 18 days between December 2015 and January 2016. Study variables includes type of delivery, initiation of breastfeeding, breastfeeding practices and role of ASHAs in promoting good breastfeeding practices. Statistical analysis was done using Pearson’s Chi-square test and T test. The study found that exclusive breastfeeding has been done by 68.3% of mothers. There is no practice of giving pre-lacteal feed, 95.8% of mothers have given colostrum to the new born. Statistically significant association was found between the type of delivery and time of initiation of breastfeeding (p less than 0.05). Time of initiation of breastfeeding was prolonged in case of Caesarean section. 49.3% of mothers have breastfed the baby within one hour. 55.6% of mothers were informed about importance of breastfeeding by ASHAs and only 20.4% of mothers were informed about period of exclusive breastfeeding and period of complimentary feeding by ASHAs.

scholarly journals Three-fourth of children is received early initiation of Breastfeeding in West Belessa District

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Desalew Degu Ayalew ◽  
Belayneh Ayanaw Kassie ◽  
Melkamu Tamir Hunegnaw ◽  
Kassahun Alemu ◽  
Aysheshim Kassahun Belew
Keyword(s):  
Logistic Regression ◽  
Postnatal Care ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Early Initiation ◽  
P Value ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
North West ◽  
Early Initiation Of Breastfeeding ◽  
Initiation Of Breastfeeding ◽  
Antenatal And Postnatal Care

Abstract Background : The world is now suffering from malnutrition and remains one of the major causes of under-five mortality. Children from developing countries, including Ethiopia also suffer from undernutrition due to suboptimal breastfeeding practice. Hence, the study aims were to assess early initiation of breastfeeding among children aged less than two years, months in West Belessa district, North West Ethiopia, 2019. Methods: A community-based cross-sectional study was conducted from January to February 2019 in the West Belessa district. A total of 569 Children was selected by a simple random sampling technique. The data were collected by an interviewer-administered structured questionnaire. Data were entered and analyzed by using Epi-Info version 7 and SPPS version 20, respectively. Bi-variable logistic regression analysis was used to check predictor variables associated with the dependent variable. Variables having a p-value of less than 0.20 in the bi-variable analysis were fitted into the multivariable model. Multivariable binary logistic regression with a 95% confidence interval and Odds Ratio (OR) were computed. Variables having p-value < 0.05 were taken as significantly associated with the dependent variables. Result : The prevalence of EIBF was 77.7 % (95%CI, 74.3-81.0). Age of the mother (AOR= 2.76, 95%CI (1.21, 6.27)), postnatal Visit (AOR= 1.85, 95%CI (1.03, 3.85)), and Antenatal care (AOR= 2.58, 95%CI (1.18, 9.94)) was significantly associated with EIBF. Conclusion and Recommendation: We observed, the prevalence of early initiation of Breastfeeding was low in West Belessa District. Age of the mother, Antenatal and postnatal care were associated with EIBF. Hence, improving antenatal and postnatal care services through increase accessibility and providing counseling during this contact time. Keywords: early initiation of breastfeeding, Children, West Belessa

scholarly journals Relationship between caesarean section and breastfeeding: evidence from the 2013 Turkey Demographic and Health Survey

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nuket Paksoy Erbaydar ◽  
Tuğrul Erbaydar
Keyword(s):  
Caesarean Section ◽  
Health Survey ◽  
Exclusive Breastfeeding ◽  
Mode Of Delivery ◽  
Incidence Rates ◽  
Early Initiation Of Breastfeeding ◽  
Breastfeeding Practices ◽  
Late Initiation ◽  
Rate Ratios ◽  
Initiation Of Breastfeeding

Abstract Background: The mode of delivery influences breastfeeding practices. High rates of caesarean section and low breastfeeding rates are important public health concerns for all developing countries. This study aimed to determine the relationship between caesarean section and early breastfeeding practices among primiparae. Methods: Data for primiparae with a singleton birth (N = 777) obtained from the 2013 Turkey Demographic and Health Survey were used in this retrospective cohort study. Early initiation of breastfeeding within one hour of delivery and exclusive breastfeeding during the first three days following birth were evaluated. Standardised incidence rates and standardised rate ratios of non-early initiation of breastfeeding and non-exclusive breastfeeding were calculated according to the mode of delivery. Results: The late initiation of breastfeeding and non-exclusive breastfeeding incidence rates were 42.7% and 41.0%, respectively. The standardised incidence rate of late initiation of breastfeeding among women with vaginal delivery was 35.34%, versus 50.49% among those with caesarean delivery. The standardised rate ratios for late initiation of breastfeeding and non-exclusive breastfeeding were 1.428 (95% confidence interval (CI): 1.212-1.683) and 1.468 (95% CI: 1.236-1.762), respectively. Women who underwent caesarean section had a higher risk of late initiation of breastfeeding and non-exclusive breastfeeding during the three days following delivery, after controlling for sociodemographic and delivery-related factors. Conclusions: This study provides useful evidence for the implementation of strategies to prevent unnecessary caesarean sections, which negatively affect not only maternal health but also neonatal health. The promotion of mother-friendly policies by healthcare institutions, implemented in a baby-friendly manner, is essential.

scholarly journals Socioeconomic inequalities in early initiation and exclusive breastfeeding practices in Bangladesh: findings from the 2018 demographic and health survey

2021 ◽  
Vol 16 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Michael Ekholuenetale ◽  
Sabuj Kanti Mistry ◽  
Ritesh Chimoriya ◽  
Simone Nash ◽  
Ashish M. Doyizode ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Health Survey ◽  
Exclusive Breastfeeding ◽  
Formal Education ◽  
Socioeconomic Inequalities ◽  
Early Initiation ◽  
Demographic And Health Survey ◽  
Early Initiation Of Breastfeeding ◽  
Breastfeeding Practices ◽  
Initiation Of Breastfeeding

Abstract Background Optimal breastfeeding practices including early initiation of breastfeeding and exclusive breastfeeding (EBF) are associated with positive health outcomes. Socioeconomic inequalities in key breastfeeding indicators may play a role in the prevalence of breastfeeding practices. The objective of this study was to examine the socioeconomic inequalities in early initiation of breastfeeding and EBF practices in Bangladesh based on the 2018 Bangladesh Demographic and Health Survey (BDHS). Methods This was a secondary data analysis of the nationally representative 2018 BDHS. Data on 4950 women of reproductive age who had ever given birth and 924 children aged 0–5 months were extracted, for early initiation of breastfeeding and EBF. Early initiation of breastfeeding was determined from children who were put to the breast within the first hour of birth. Exclusive breastfeeding was estimated from children aged 0–5 months who were exclusively breastfed. Results The weighted prevalence of early initiation of breastfeeding and EBF were 60.8% (95% CI; 59.0, 62.6%) and 66.8% (95% CI; 63.1, 70.3%), respectively. The estimated prevalence of early initiation among the poorest, poorer, middle, richer and richest households were 67.8, 66.3, 58.4, 56.3 and 54.4%, respectively. Similarly, early initiation prevalence of 64.4, 65.0, 61.1 and 52.3% were estimated among women with no formal education, primary, secondary and higher education, respectively. The estimated prevalence of EBF among the poorest, poorer, middle, richer and richest households were 63.0, 65.2, 67.7, 66.7 and 69.9%, respectively. Similarly, the estimated EBF prevalence were 62.5, 66.0, 66.3 and 68.9% among women with no formal education, primary, secondary and higher education, respectively. Early initiation of breastfeeding was higher among lower household wealth (Conc. Index = − 0.049; SE = 0.006) and lower educational attainment groups (Conc. Index = − 0.035; SE = 0.006). Conclusions Improving optimal breastfeeding practices in Bangladesh should be given utmost priority. A need to address the socioeconomic inequalities in breastfeeding practices was also identified.

scholarly journals Breastfeeding practices of nursing mothers in Tamil Nadu: a hospital based cross sectional study

2018 ◽  
Vol 5 (10) ◽  
pp. 4441
Author(s):  
Shalini S. ◽  
Gopalakrishnan S.
Keyword(s):  
Tamil Nadu ◽  
Tertiary Care ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Early Initiation ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Normal Delivery ◽  
Early Initiation Of Breastfeeding ◽  
Breastfeeding Practices ◽  
Initiation Of Breastfeeding

Background: Breastfeeding is an essential component of maternal and child health. It has been envisaged that early initiation and exclusive breastfeeding are two key factors, which prevent mortalities relating to newborn and infants, and is also a great source of health and wellbeing of the mother and child. This study was conducted to estimate the prevalence of early initiation of breastfeeding and the reasons for delay among postnatal mothers, in selected health centers in and around Chennai, Tamil Nadu.Methods: This hospital based cross sectional study was carried out among 450 post natal mothers who delivered in primary, secondary and tertiary care government hospitals in Chennai and its peripheries. The participants were selected by two-stage sampling. A pre-tested structured interview schedule was used to elicit data regarding breastfeeding practices. The data was analyzed using SPSS version 21 software and results presented using descriptive and analytical statistics.Results: A majority of the study participants (84.2%) belonged to 21–30 years age group and 48% mothers had normal delivery while 52% had a caesarean section. The prevalence rate of early initiation of breastfeeding was 55.8%. The reasons for delay in early initiation of breastfeeding were found to be due to ignorance of the mother (28.2%), pain after delivery (27.2%), respiratory distress (11.1%) and low birth weight of babies (7.5%).Conclusions: This study emphasizes the need for an increased effort to propagate and popularize the concept of early initiation of breastfeeding among the community, especially to antenatal mothers.

scholarly journals Effect of Early Initiation on Exclusive Breastfeeding in Blindungan Village Blindungan District Bondowoso

2021 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 23-27
Author(s):  
Susilowati Susilowati ◽  
Damon Wicaksi
Keyword(s):  
Exclusive Breastfeeding ◽  
Research Method ◽  
Early Initiation ◽  
Variable Result ◽  
Formula Milk ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Independent Variables ◽  
Early Initiation Of Breastfeeding ◽  
Initiation Of Breastfeeding

Introduction: Mothers who do not provide exclusive and customary breastfeeding to their babies are influenced by several factors such as insufficient breast milk so that the babies often fuss and cry. Exclusive breastfeeding constraints are also due to the provision of food and drinks to the baby before breastfeeding, such as honey and formula milk, and the distrust of mothers in breastfeeding the baby. Method: The research method used is observational analytic with cross sectional approach to see the effect of independent variables on the dependent variable. Result: The results of this study were 69 respondents who did Early Initiation of Breastfeeding (IMD), 23 respondents (33.3%) succeeded in giving exclusive breastfeeding, and 18 respondents (26.1%) were unable to provide exclusive breastfeeding. Mothers who did not perform IMD and were able to provide exclusive breastfeeding were 6 respondents (8.7%) and 22 respondents (31.9%) were unable to exclusively breastfeed. This shows that IMD can increase exclusive breastfeeding, while mothers who do not do IMD are at risk of not being able to provide exclusive breastfeeding. Conclusion: From the results of this study, it is necessary to increase health education about improving the quality of mothers in carrying out IMD and exclusive breastfeeding.

scholarly journals Socio-demographic, environmental and behavioural factors of the prevalence of diarrhea among children age under-five years in Rural Ethiopia: A Cross-Sectional Study

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Melkamu Molla Ferede
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Logistic Regression ◽  
Birth Order ◽  
Multivariable Logistic Regression Analysis ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Older Mothers ◽  
Under Five ◽  
Under Five Children ◽  
Rural Ethiopia ◽  
Behavioural Risk Factors

Abstract Background : Diarrhea is one of the major contributors to deaths for under age five children in Ethiopia. Studies conducted in different countries showed that rural children are highly affected by diarrhea than urban children. Thus, the purpose of this study was to identify the socio-demographic, environmental and behavioural risk factors of the prevalence of diarrhea among children age under five years in Rural Ethiopia. Methods: Data for the study was drawn from the 2016 Ethiopia Demographic and Health Survey. A total of 8,041 under-five children were included in the study. Bivariate and multivariable binary logistic regression were employed for the analysis of the data to assess the relationships between the prevalence of diarrhea and socio-demographic, environmental and behavioural risk factors among under five children. Data was analyzed using SPSS version 23. Results : The multivariable logistic regression analysis revealed that younger mothers’ children and child’s age 6-11 months (AOR: 3.5; 95% CI: 2.58-4.87), 12-23 months (AOR: 3.1; 95% CI: 2.33-4.04) and 24-35 months (AOR: 1.7; 95% CI: 1.26-2.34) were significantly associated with diarrhea. The two week prevalence of diarrhea was also significantly associated with male children (AOR: 1.3; 95% CI: 1.05-1.58), Children in rural Afar and Gambela regions, households who shared toilet facilities with other households (AOR: 1.4; 95% CI: 1.09-1.77), higher birth order number and households with 3 or more under-five children interacted with older mothers (AOR: 4.7; 95% CI: 1.64-13.45). Conclusion: The prevalence of diarrhea among under-five children was strongly associated with younger mothers, child’s age between 6-35 months, male children, children in rural part of Afar and Gambela regions, children with higher birth order numbers, those who shared toilet facility with other households and households with 3 or more number of under-five children interacted with older mothers/primary caregivers. Thus, in order to reduce childhood diarrhea, I suggest that child’s health care programs and other efforts in Ethiopia should give special attention to those categories of children who had highly affected by diarrhea.

Knowledge on Childhood Dental Caries Among Parents of Under Five Children in A Community at Biratnagar, Nepal

2021 ◽  
Vol 4 (3) ◽  
pp. 22-31
Author(s):  
Sarmila Pradhan ◽  
Deepika Khadgi ◽  
Namita Yengden ◽  
Karishma Khadgi
Keyword(s):  
Dental Caries ◽  
Public Health Problem ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Demographic Variables ◽  
Good Knowledge ◽  
Major Public Health Problem ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Under Five ◽  
Under Five Children ◽  
Level Of Knowledge

Dental caries is a major public health problem globally and is one of the most chronic diseases in children. Children are susceptible to caries as soon as the first teeth appear. Parents are the primary decision-makers in matters of children's healthcare. If the parents are knowledgeable about the child's oral health care then childhood dental caries can be prevented. The objective of this study was to identify the knowledge on childhood dental caries among parents of under five children. A descriptive, cross-sectional study was carried out among parents of under five children in a community of Biratnagar 12. Sample was selected using non probability purposive sampling method and data was collected by face-to-face interview using a self-developed, semi-structured interview guideline. Descriptive statistics i.e. frequency, percentage, mean and standard deviation was used to assess the level of knowledge and inferential statistics i.e chi square was used to find the association between dependent and independent variables. About three fourths (71%) of the parents were of age group 20-30 years and 88% of them were mothers. Most of the parents (90%) were aware that dental caries can occur in under five children and excessive sugar intake was the most common cause as reported by all of them. Only 40% knew that dental caries is transmissible and among them 97.6% responded by sharing of toothbrush. Regarding good brushing habit, most of the parents were aware. Almost all (95%) knew that proper tooth brushing helps to prevent dental caries whereas only 19% were aware about use of fluoridated tooth paste as preventive measures. Meanwhile, only 12% of the parents were aware that first dental visit should be done when first tooth erupts or within 1 year of age More than half (79%) had good knowledge on childhood dental caries but there was no association of knowledge with socio-demographic variables. The study concluded that more than half of the respondents had good knowledge on childhood dental caries and none of the socio-demographic variables were associated with the level of knowledge of parents on dental caries. Despite good knowledge, prevalence of childhood dental caries is high in our society thus reflecting the need to assess the practice of dental care.

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