scholarly journals Prevalence and factors associated with exclusive breastfeeding among rural mothers of infants less than six months of age in Southern Nations, Nationalities, Peoples (SNNP) and Tigray regions, Ethiopia: a cross-sectional study

2020 ◽  
Vol 15 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Dawit Hagos ◽  
Amare Worku Tadesse
Keyword(s):  
Exclusive Breastfeeding ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Rural Mothers

scholarly journals Exclusive breastfeeding practice and its associated factors among mothers with infants aged less than six months in Nono, Western Ethiopia: A cross-sectional study

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gerba Fufa ◽  
Tesfaye Solomon ◽  
Teka Girma
Keyword(s):  
Antenatal Care ◽  
Exclusive Breastfeeding ◽  
Associated Factors ◽  
Service Providers ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Health Facilities ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Breastfeeding Practice

Abstract Background Exclusive breastfeeding is the best and cost effective intervention to prevent childhood morbidities and mortalities in developing countries. But there was no evidence in the study area regarding the practice of exclusive breastfeeding and its associated factors. Therefore, this study was aimed to assess exclusive breastfeeding practice and its associated factors in a rural district, Western part of Ethiopia. Methods A community-based cross-sectional study was conducted from August 15–30, 2020 among 565 mothers who have an infant less than six months in Nono District. Study participants were selected using random sampling. Data on infant breastfeeding practice were collected by trained interviewers by using a structured questionnaire. Multivariable logistic regression analysis was used to determine factors associated with exclusive breastfeeding. Statistical significance was declared at P < 0.05 at 95% confidence interval. Results A total of 565 participants were participated in this study, giving a 95.9% response rate. The prevalence of exclusive breastfeeding practice was 70.8%. Age of Mothers (AOR = 2.67, 95%CI = 1.79, 4.60), attended antenatal care during the recent pregnancy (AOR = 2.31, 95%CI = 1.31,4.71), attended delivery in health facilities (AOR = 1.34, 95%CI = 1.21,2.11), having information about exclusive breastfeeding (AOR = 2.34, 95%CI = 1.13,4.76) and knowing the importance of exclusive breastfeeding (AOR = 1.46, 95% CI = 1.12, 3.73) were associated factors with exclusively breastfeeding. Conclusions The prevalence of exclusive breastfeeding among infants less than six months in the Nono district was 70.8%. Factors associated with exclusive breastfeeding were the age of mothers, antenatal care service utilization, place of birth, mothers' information about breastfeeding, and knowledge of mothers about the importance of exclusive breastfeeding. Therefore, it is recommended that awareness should be continuously raised and pregnant women should be encouraged to attend health facilities for antenatal care and delivery by health service providers hence improving exclusive breastfeeding.

scholarly journals Factors associated with exclusive breastfeeding practices in the commune of Sakété, southern Benin: a cross-sectional study

2021 ◽  
Vol 319 ◽  
pp. 01100
Author(s):  
Waliou Amoussa Hounkpatin ◽  
Sam Bodjrenou ◽  
Maryline Baba-Ode ◽  
Jaurès Lokonon ◽  
Sosthene Vissoh ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Focus Groups ◽  
Exclusive Breastfeeding ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Breastfeeding Initiation ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Close Relatives ◽  
Southern Benin

The purpose of this study was to determine the factors associated with exclusive breastfeeding (EBF) practices in community settings of southern Benin. We conducted a quantitative and qualitative cross-sectional study in Sakété commune. Six midwives and 100 breastfeeding women with at least one child under 6 months of age completed a semi-structured questionnaire. We also conducted focus groups with grandmothers. The quantitative data were analyzed with SPSS 20 using chi-square tests, Student's t-tests, and logistic regression. The data from the focus groups were analyzed thematically. The Information-Education-Communication (IEC) sessions on the EBF were conducted in all the visited maternity care facilities. Nonetheless, only 58% of breastfeeding mothers followed EBF practices, and most grandmothers did not follow EBF practices. Regression analysis identified that mothers who participated in IEC sessions focused on good infant feeding and nutrition practices and those seeking advice from close relatives were more likely to use EBF. The study revealed a low EBF rate and suggested that interventions could educate mothers and other household members on the importance of timely breastfeeding initiation in the study area.

scholarly journals Exclusive Breastfeeding Practice Among Lactating Mothers Infected with HIV in Southern Highlands of Tanzania, Assessing the Prevalence and Factors Associated with the Practice; An Analytical Cross-Sectional Study

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Fabiola Vincent Moshi ◽  
Rose Faustine
Keyword(s):  
Data Collection ◽  
Exclusive Breastfeeding ◽  
Data Entry ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Positive Perception ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Adequate Knowledge ◽  
Lactating Mothers

Abstract Background: There is no other better way proven to safeguard an infant's health in the first six months of life than Exclusive Breast Feeding (EBF). Mother's breast milk is valuable in all aspects of an infant's physical and mental growth as well as immune development. The study aimed at assessing the prevalence and factors associated with EBF practice among lactating HIV-infected mothers in the Southern Highlands of Tanzania. Method: A hospital-based analytical cross-sectional study was conducted among lactating HIV-infected mothers. A random sampling procedure was used to obtain 372 HIV-infected mothers of infants of 6 to 12 months who were still breastfeeding at the time of data collection. An interviewer-administered structured questionnaire was used for data collection. Bivariate and multivariate logistic regression was used to assess factors associated with EBF practice. Statistical package for social science (SPSS v.20) software was used for data entry and analysis. Results: The prevalence of EBF practice was 58.1% at 95% Confidence Interval of 52.9% to 63.1%. More than half of the respondents 199(53.5%) had adequate knowledge while 173(46.5%) had inadequate knowledge on EBF. After adjusted for confounders, factors associated with EBF practice were knowledge on EBF [Adequate knowledge (AOR=5.114 at 95% CI= 3.2-8.172, p<0.001)], ANC visit [ Adequate (AOR=1.756 at 95% CI=1.094-2.817, p=0.002)], Income per day [1 0r more USD (AOR=1.828 at 95% CI=1.136-2.943, p=0.013)], perception towards EBF [ positive perception (AOR=3.506 at 95% CI=2.248-5.468, p<0.001) and ever experienced breast problem AOR=3.908 at 95% CI=1.891-8.075, p<0.001 Conclusion: More than half of interviewed mothers practiced EBF. The EBF practice among HIV lactating mothers was significant influenced by adequate knowledge on EBF, positive perception toward EBF, adequate ANC visits, and having never experienced breast problems. Strengthening adherence to ANC routine visits, counseling on breastfeeding, and improving mother's knowledge of exclusive breastfeeding would contribute to the enhancement of EBF practice in this region. An innovative interventional study is recommended to come up with an effective strategy to improve EBF knowledge among HIV-infected mothers.

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