scholarly journals Timely initiation of breastfeeding in Zimbabwe: evidence from the demographic and health surveys 1994–2015

2020 ◽  
Vol 15 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Sanni Yaya ◽  
Ghose Bishwajit ◽  
Gebretsadik Shibre ◽  
Amos Buh
Keyword(s):  
Health Surveys ◽  
Demographic And Health Surveys ◽  
Timely Initiation ◽  
Timely Initiation Of Breastfeeding ◽  
Initiation Of Breastfeeding

scholarly journals Timely initiation of breastfeeding and associated factors among mothers having children less than two years of age in sub-Saharan Africa: A multilevel analysis using recent Demographic and Health Surveys data

PLoS ONE ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 16 (3) ◽  
pp. e0248976
Author(s):  
Achamyeleh Birhanu Teshale ◽  
Getayeneh Antehunegn Tesema
Keyword(s):  
Health Facility ◽  
Community Level ◽  
Sub Saharan Africa ◽  
Demographic And Health Surveys ◽  
Health Facility Delivery ◽  
Timely Initiation ◽  
Pooled Prevalence ◽  
Sub Saharan ◽  
Timely Initiation Of Breastfeeding ◽  
Initiation Of Breastfeeding

Background Despite the significant advantages of timely initiation of breastfeeding (TIBF), many countries particularly low- and middle-income countries have failed to initiate breastfeeding on time for their newborns. Optimal breastfeeding is one of the key components of the SDG that may help to achieve reduction of under-five mortality to 25 deaths per 1000 live births. Objective To assess the pooled prevalence and associated factors of timely initiation of breastfeeding among mothers having children less than two years of age in sub-Saharan Africa. Methods We used pooled data from the 35 sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) Demographic and Health Surveys (DHS). We used a total weighted sample of 101,815 women who ever breastfeed and who had living children under 2 years of age. We conducted the multilevel logistic regression and variables with p<0.05, in the multivariable analysis, were declared significantly associated with TIBF. Results The pooled prevalence of TIBF in SSA was 58.3% [95%CI; 58.0–58.6%] with huge variation between countries, ranging from 24% in Chad to 86% in Burundi. Both individual and community level variables were associated with TIBF. Among individual-level factors; being older-aged mothers, having primary education, being from wealthier households, exposure to mass media, being multiparous, intended pregnancy, delivery at a health facility, vaginal delivery, single birth, and average size of the child at birth were associated with higher odds of TIBF. Of community-level factors, rural place of residence, higher community level of ANC utilization, and health facility delivery were associated with higher odds of TIBF. Conclusion In this study, the prevalence of TIBF in SSA was low. Both individual and community-level factors were associated with TIBF. The authors recommend interventions at both individual and community levels to increase ANC utilization as well as health facility delivery that are crucial for advertising optimal breastfeeding practices such as TIBF.

scholarly journals Fostering the practice of rooming-in in newborn care

2013 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 177-178
Author(s):  
Saurabh R. Shrivastava ◽  
Prateek S. Shrivastava ◽  
Jegadeesh Ramasamy
Keyword(s):  
Institutional Delivery ◽  
Newborn Care ◽  
Cost Effective ◽  
Timely Initiation ◽  
Cost Effective Approach ◽  
Health Related ◽  
And Child Health ◽  
Timely Initiation Of Breastfeeding ◽  
Initiation Of Breastfeeding ◽  
Universal Application

Practice of rooming-in meant that baby and mother stayed together in the same room day and night in the hospital, right from the time of delivery till the time of discharge. Adoption of rooming-in offers multiple benefits to the newborn, mother, and mother-child as a unit. It is a cost-effective approach wherefewer instruments are required and spares additional manpower. Rooming-in endeavors the opportunity to contribute signifi cantly in the child’s growth, development and survival by assisting in timely initiation of breastfeeding. To ensure universal application of rooming-in in hospitals, a comprehensive and technically sound strategy should be formulated and implemented with active participation of healthcare professionals. Measures such as advocating institutional delivery through outreach awareness activities; adoption of baby-friendly hospital initiative; inculcating a sense of ownership among health professionals, can be strategically enforced for better maternal and child health related outcomes.

scholarly journals Barriers and facilitators to breastfeeding during the immediate and one month postpartum periods, among Mexican women: a mixed methods approach

2020 ◽  
Vol 15 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Sonia Hernández-Cordero ◽  
Ana Lilia Lozada-Tequeanes ◽  
Ana Cecilia Fernández-Gaxiola ◽  
Teresa Shamah-Levy ◽  
Matthias Sachse ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Infant Formula ◽  
Exclusive Breastfeeding ◽  
Mexican Women ◽  
Timely Initiation ◽  
Private Hospitals ◽  
Public And Private ◽  
Public And Private Hospitals ◽  
Hospital Practices ◽  
Timely Initiation Of Breastfeeding ◽  
Initiation Of Breastfeeding

Abstract Background Evidence suggests that inadequate hospital practices, as well as sociocultural and community factors have detrimental effects on timely initiation as the first breastfeed within first hour after birth, and exclusive breastfeeding. The purpose of the study was to examine the factors that influence timely initiation of breastfeeding and exclusive breastfeeding at birth and 1 month postpartum in Mexican women delivering in public and private hospitals. Methods Mixed methods were conducted between May and July 2017, including surveys (n = 543) and semi-structured interviews (n = 60) in the immediate (7 h) and intermediate (30 days) postpartum periods. Participants were women aged 15–49 years, in public and private hospitals, of urban and rural municipalities of Chihuahua and Puebla, Mexico. Results Timely initiation was reported by 49.4% of mothers, and 34.7% reported that their children received infant formula at the hospital. Only 44.8% of women reported exclusive breastfeeding at 1 month postpartum. Timely initiation of breastfeeding was higher in women with vaginal delivery (62.1 vs 35.5%; p < 0.05) and those who received information during pregnancy (OR 1.07; p = 0.018). Exclusive breastfeeding at 1 month postpartum was related to older maternal age (OR 1.05; p < 0.001) and the fact that the mothers had received more information about breastfeeding during pregnancy (OR 1.13; p = 0.0001). Infant formula use was less associated with timely initiation (OR 0.46; p = 0.001). Participants in qualitative data identified the emotional, physical and economic benefits of breastfeeding, however, the perception about insufficient production of human milk, and the belief that infant formula is recommended, persists. Conclusions Modification of hospital practices, such as decreasing the number of cesarean and the use of infant formula, as well as the support of the initiation and continuation of exclusive breastfeeding by health personnel and family members, could help increase breastfeeding practices in Mexican women.

scholarly journals Higher educational and economic status are key factors for the timely initiation of breastfeeding in Ethiopia: A review and meta‐analysis

2020 ◽  
Vol 109 (11) ◽  
pp. 2208-2218 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tesfa Dejenie Habtewold ◽  
Shimels Hussien Mohammed ◽  
Aklilu Endalamaw ◽  
Henok Mulugeta ◽  
Getenet Dessie ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Economic Status ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Key Factors ◽  
Timely Initiation ◽  
Higher Educational ◽  
Timely Initiation Of Breastfeeding ◽  
Initiation Of Breastfeeding

scholarly journals Prelacteal feeding practice and its associated factors among mothers having children less than 2 years of age in East Africa: a multilevel analysis of the recent demographic and health surveys

2021 ◽  
Vol 16 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Achamyeleh Birhanu Teshale ◽  
Misganaw Gebrie Worku ◽  
Zemenu Tadesse Tessema ◽  
Getayeneh Antehunegn Tesema
Keyword(s):  
East Africa ◽  
Health Surveys ◽  
Associated Factors ◽  
Community Level ◽  
Demographic And Health Surveys ◽  
Feeding Practice ◽  
Breastfeeding Initiation ◽  
Prelacteal Feeding ◽  
Pooled Prevalence ◽  
Initiation Of Breastfeeding

Abstract Background Prelacteal feeding is a major public health problem that increases the risk of morbidity and mortality in children. It also result delayed breastfeeding initiation and interferes with exclusive breastfeeding. Although numerous studies have been done on prelacteal feeding in individual East African countries, most of them did not consider community-level factors that could affect the likelihood of prelacteal feeding. This study, thus, aimed to assess the pooled prevalence and associated factors of prelacteal feeding practice in East Africa. Methods We used pooled data from the 12 east Africa countries Demographic and Health Surveys (DHS). A total weighted sample of 33,423 women was included in the final analysis. We employed multilevel logistic regression analysis to assess factors associated with prelacteal feeding practice. Finally, the Adjusted odds ratio (AOR) with 95% Confidence (CI) interval was reported and variables with p value< 0.05, in the multivariable analysis, were declared to be significant predictors of prelacteal feeding practice. Result In this study, the pooled prevalence of prelacteal feeding practice was 11.85% (95%CI: 11.50, 12.20) with great variation between countries, ranging from 3.08% (95%CI: 2.35, 3.81) in Malawi to 39.21% (95%CI: 36.36, 42.06) in Comoros. Both individual and community-level factors were associated with prelacteal feeding practice. Of the individual-level factors, home delivery, multiple birth, cesarean delivery, non-exposure to media, delayed initiation of breastfeeding, and being a small-sized baby were associated with higher odds of prelacteal feeding practice. Among the community-level factors, rural residence and higher community-level of media exposure were associated with lower odds of prelacteal feeding practice. Conclusion In this study, the pooled prevalence of prelacteal feeding is high. Both individual and community level variables were associated with prelacteal feeding practice. Therefore, individual and community-level interventions that encourage mothers to deliver in the health facility and promoting timely initiation of breastfeeding are needed to reduce prelacteal feeding practices in east Africa. Moreover, media campaigns regarding this harmful traditional practice could be strengthened.

Factors Associated With Timely Initiation of Breastfeeding and Prelacteal Feeding in North-Central Nigeria

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 104-113
Author(s):  
Andy Emmanuel ◽  
Sheila Elizabeth Clow
Keyword(s):  
Breast Milk ◽  
Milk Production ◽  
The State ◽  
Early Initiation ◽  
Timely Manner ◽  
Prelacteal Feeding ◽  
Timely Initiation ◽  
Early Initiation Of Breastfeeding ◽  
Timely Initiation Of Breastfeeding ◽  
Initiation Of Breastfeeding

OBJECTIVEDelay in initiation of breastfeeding after birth is associated with the introduction of other feeds. It has been recommended that all women should initiate breastfeeding within the first hour after birth. Early initiation of breastfeeding and exclusive breastfeeding could reasonably reduce neonatal deaths. The aim of this study was to assess the initiation of breastfeeding and prelacteal feeding in Plateau State, Nigeria.MATERIALS AND METHODA cross-sectional design was adopted for the study. A total of 763 women drawn equally from the three senatorial zones of the state voluntarily completed a questionnaire. Results were analyzed using chi-squared statistics and regression analysis.RESULTSFindings show that 33.1% of women initiated breastfeeding in a timely manner. The relationships between the timely initiation of breastfeeding and the use of pain relief, maternal age, maternal employment, economic status, influence of family and friends, and advertisement were found to be statistically significant. Furthermore, 92% gave breast milk for the first feed, while 8% gave infant formula, glucose, herbs, or water. Inadequate breast milk production, delayed initiation of breastfeeding, and health conditions were factors identified as responsible for prelacteal feeding.CONCLUSIONThe proportion of women who initiated feeding in a timely manner was low, which underscores the need to promote and support early initiation of breastfeeding in the state. There is thus a need for a public education campaign, particularly directed at women receiving antenatal care, and focusing on the need for establishing feeding early. Women with health challenges and those with a history of poor milk production may require additional support to breastfeed as recommended.

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