scholarly journals Factors Influencing Exclusive Breastfeeding in Tabuk, Saudi Arabia

2017 ◽  
Vol 11 ◽  
pp. 117955651769813 ◽  
Author(s):  
Riyadh A Alzaheb
Keyword(s):  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Exclusive Breastfeeding ◽  
Working Mothers ◽  
Risk Groups ◽  
Breastfeeding Duration ◽  
North West ◽  
Healthy Infants ◽  
Two Factors ◽  
Primary Health Care Centers ◽  
Health Care Centers

Background: Breast milk contains all the nutrients infants need for their first 6 months of life. However, only a minority of Saudi Arabian mothers exclusively breastfeed, so the influencing factors must be examined to encourage more to do so. The study aimed to determine the prevalence of exclusive breastfeeding at 6 months and its associated factors in Tabuk, North West Saudi Arabia. Methods: A total of 589 mothers of healthy infants aged between 6 and 24 months were interviewed while attending Well-Baby Clinics within 5 primary health care centers. Interviews deployed a structured questionnaire to collect sociodemographic information and detailed data concerning breastfeeding practices. A logistic regression analysis was then performed on the data to identify the factors independently associated with exclusive breastfeeding practice for infants at 6 months. Results: Exclusive breastfeeding was practiced by 31.4% of mothers for the first 6 months of their infant’s life. The logistic regressions indicated that exclusive breastfeeding at 6 months was less likely to be practiced by working mothers, Saudi nationals, and for babies born via cesarean delivery or at low birth weights. Conversely, the mother’s awareness of the recommended exclusive breastfeeding duration was positively associated with exclusive breastfeeding. Conclusions: Programs promoting 6 months of exclusive breastfeeding should target high-risk groups. Two factors identified by this study are modifiable: working mothers and mothers’ awareness of the exclusive breastfeeding duration recommendation. Strategies to improve exclusive breastfeeding rates should therefore focus on workplace facilities and increasing awareness of the exclusive breastfeeding recommendation.

scholarly journals Barriers Facing Primary Health Care Physicians When Dealing with Emergency Cases in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

2015 ◽  
Vol 8 (8) ◽  
pp. 192 ◽  
Author(s):  
Majed A. Aloufi ◽  
Marwan A. Bakarman
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Primary Health Care ◽  
Emergency Services ◽  
Fine Tuning ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Primary Health ◽  
Primary Health Care Centers ◽  
Primary Health Care Physicians ◽  
Health Care Centers

<p><strong>OBJECTIVES:</strong> To estimate the prevalence of emergency cases reporting to Primary Health Care centers (PHC), Jeddah, Saudi Arabia and to explore the barriers facing PHC physicians when dealing with such emergency cases.<strong></strong></p><p><strong>METHODS:</strong> A cross-sectional analytic study, where all physicians working in the PHC of the Ministry of Health (MOH) in Jeddah; were invited to participate (n=247). The study period was from July 2013 till December 2013. Data were collected through two sources. 1- A self-administered questionnaire used to determine the physicians’ perceived competence when dealing with emergency cases. 2- A structured observation sheet used to evaluate availability of equipment, drugs, ambulances and other supporting facilities required to deal with emergency cases.</p><p><strong>RESULTS:</strong> The response rate was 83.4%. The physicians’ age ranged between 25 and 60 years with a mean ±SD of 34.4±7.5 years. Majority of them (83.5%) did not attend ATLS courses at all whereas 60.7% never attended ACLS courses. The majority (97.1%) had however attended BLS courses. Physicians in the age group 36-45 years, non-Saudi, those who had SBFM, those who reported experience in working in emergency departments and physicians who reported more working years in PHCCs (&gt;5 years) had a significant higher score of perceived level of competence in performing emergency skill scale than others (P&lt;0.05). The prevalence of emergency cases attending PHC in Jeddah (2013) was 5.2%.</p><p><strong>CONCLUSION:</strong> Emergency services at PHC in Jeddah are functioning reasonably well, but require fine tuning of services and an upgrade in their quality.</p>

scholarly journals Prospective associations of age at complementary feeding and exclusive breastfeeding duration with body mass index at 5-6 years within different risk groups

2018 ◽  
Vol 13 (8) ◽  
pp. 522-529 ◽  
Author(s):  
O. Sirkka ◽  
T. Vrijkotte ◽  
J. Halberstadt ◽  
M. Abrahamse-Berkeveld ◽  
T. Hoekstra ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Exclusive Breastfeeding ◽  
Complementary Feeding ◽  
Risk Groups ◽  
Breastfeeding Duration

scholarly journals FACTORS AFFECTING THE CHOICE OF PRIMARY HEALTH CARE CENTERS IN WESTERN REGION OF KINGDOM OF SAUDI ARABIA.

2017 ◽  
Vol 5 (11) ◽  
pp. 251-257
Author(s):  
JumanahAhmed Alsaedi ◽  
◽  
ElhamAhmad Bantan ◽  
HanadiHezamAl Thobaiti ◽  
NawalSafar Alosaimi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Primary Health Care ◽  
Western Region ◽  
Kingdom Of Saudi Arabia ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Primary Health ◽  
Primary Health Care Centers ◽  
Health Care Centers

scholarly journals PERSEPSI IBU YANG BEKERJA TERHADAP KEGAGALAN PEMBERIAN ASI EKSKLUSIF PADA BAYI DI WILAYAH SAMBIROTO SEMARANG 2017

2017 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 65
Author(s):  
Dewi mayang sari, Alida nihaya
Keyword(s):  
Breast Feeding ◽  
Exclusive Breastfeeding ◽  
Working Mothers ◽  
Health Workers ◽  
Working Mother ◽  
Exclusive Breast Feeding ◽  
The Family ◽  
Two Factors ◽  
Internal And External Factors ◽  
Depth Interviews

Latar Belakang: Berdasarka hasil survey pada bulan Agustus 2016 di Sambiroto didapat jumlah 132 bayi,55% tidak diberikan ASI eksklusif,hal tersebut dikarenakan sebagian besar ibu bekerja. Tinjaun Teori: Persepsi merupakan kemampuan berfikir individu terhadap sesuatu yang dipersepsikan. ASI eksklusif adalah pemberian ASI saja dari 0-6 bulan tanpa diberikan makanan atau minuman apapun. Hambatan ketika menyusui dibedakan menjadi dua faktor, yakni faktor internal dan eksternal. Tujuan Penelitian: Mengeksplorasi persepsi ibu yang bekerja terhadap kegagalan pemberian ASI eksklusif pada bayi.Metode: Penelitian ini menggunakan metode kualitatif dengan pendekatan fenomenologi. Teknik pengumpulan data dengan wawancara mendalam. Jumlah partisipan 3 orang ibu yang bekerja, memiliki bayi dan dadal dalam pemberian ASI eksklusif di Sambiroto Semarang.Hasil: Wawancara mendalam pada partisipan didapatkan informasi tentang kegagalan pemberian ASI eksklusif dikarenakan adanya hambatan yang dialami ibu yakni berupa keterbatasan waktu dengan anak dan produksi ASI yang sedikit serta tidak didukungnya fasilitas berupa Ruang Laktasi  untuk memerah di saat ibu bekerja. Rendahnya kesadaran ibu dalam pemberian ASI semakin membuat terjadinya kegagalan ASI eksklusif, meskipun pihak keluarga, lingkungan, tenaga kesehatan telah memeberikan dukungan penuh.Saran: Ibu bekerja hendaknya memberikan ASI secara ekslusif, meskipun kondisi ibu yang bekerja. Perusahaan hendaknya memberikan ruang laktasi yang memadai. Kata Kunci : Persepsi;Ibu Bekerja;Kegagalan ASI Eksklusif PERCEIVED FAILURE TO WOMEN WHO WORK IN EXCLUSIVE BREASTFEEDING BABY IN THE SAMBIROTO SEMARANG 2017 Abstract Background : Based upon the results of its survey in August 2016 in Sambiroto be tallied 132 infants, 55% were not given exclusive breast feeding, it is because the majority of working mothers. Overview Theory: Perception is the ability of an individual to think of something perceived. Exclusive breastfeeding is breastfeeding course of 0-6 months without given any food or drinks. Barriers when breastfeeding is divided into two factors, namely internal and external factors Research objective : To explore the perception of mother who work against the failure of exclusive breast feeding in infants. Method : This study used qualitative methods with the approach of phenomenology. Data collection techniques with in-depth interviews. The number of participants three working mothers, babies or toddlers and failed in exclusive breast feeding in Sambiroto Semarang. Result : In-depth interviews in participants obtained information about the failure of exclusive breast feeding because of the constraints experienced by the mother in the form of limited time with the child and a little milk production and not supported facilities such as lactation room for milking when the mother works. Low awareness in breast feeding mothers are increasingly making a failure of exclusive breast feeding, although the family, the environment, health workers have given full support. Suggestion : Mother should be able to provide breast milk exclusively thought the condition of mothers are working. Companis should provide adequate lactation room. Keywords : Perception; Working Mother; The failure of exclusive breast feeding.

scholarly journals Prevalence of mental disorders among patients attending primary health care centers in the capital of Saudi Arabia

Neurosciences ◽  
2018 ◽  
pp. 238-243 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sultan Alghadeer ◽  
Abdulaziz Alhossan ◽  
Mohamed Al-Arifi ◽  
Zyad Alrabiah ◽  
Syed Ali ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Primary Health Care ◽  
Mental Disorders ◽  
Primary Health ◽  
Primary Health Care Centers ◽  
Health Care Centers
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