scholarly journals Prevalence of and factors associated with early initiation of breastfeeding among women with children aged < 24 months in Kilimanjaro region, northern Tanzania: a community-based cross-sectional study

2020 ◽  
Vol 15 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Farida Ali ◽  
Melina Mgongo ◽  
Redempta Mamseri ◽  
Johnston M. George ◽  
Innocent B. Mboya ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Healthcare Providers ◽  
Early Initiation ◽  
Prelacteal Feeding ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Timely Initiation ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Early Initiation Of Breastfeeding ◽  
Northern Tanzania ◽  
Kilimanjaro Region ◽  
Initiation Of Breastfeeding

Abstract Background Early initiation of breastfeeding offers nutritional and immunological benefits to the newborn, which is critical for health and survival. Understanding factors associated with timely initiation of breastfeeding is crucial for healthcare providers and policy-makers. This study aimed to assess the prevalence and factors associated with early initiation of breastfeeding among mothers with children < 24 months of age in the Kilimanjaro region, Northern Tanzania. Methods This study utilized secondary data from a cross-sectional survey conducted in April 2016 and April 2017 in the Kilimanjaro region. A multistage sampling technique was used to select study participants and interviewed using a questionnaire. A total of 1644 women with children aged < 24 months were analyzed. Modified Poisson regression models were used to determine factors independently associated with early initiation of breastfeeding, within first hour of life. Results The prevalence of early initiation of breastfeeding in the Kilimanjaro region was 70%, ranging from 64% in Same to 80% in Siha districts. The prevalence of early initiation of breastfeeding was lower among women who initiated prelacteal feeding compared to their counterparts (prevalence ratio [PR] 0.42; 95% Confidence Interval [CI] 0.34, 0.53). Likewise, women living in Same and Hai district had lower prevalence of early initiation of breastfeeding compared to women in Rombo (PR 0.8; 95% CI 0.76, 0.93) and (PR 0.89, 95% CI 0.80, 0.98) respectively. Higher prevalence of early initiation of breastfeeding was found in women with primary education compared to those with secondary education (PR 1.09; 95% CI 1.003, 1.18), and among women with two children compared to one child (PR 1.14, 95% CI 1.03, 1.26). Conclusions Early initiation of breastfeeding practice was suboptimal in this study. To improve early initiation of breastfeeding, healthcare providers at reproductive and child health clinics and labour wards should discourage women from prelacteal feeding, give more support to women with one child and those with secondary level of education and above. Furthermore, a qualitative study is crucial to understand the reasons for low prevalence of early initiation of breastfeeding in Same and Hai districts.

scholarly journals Prevalence and factors associated with early initiation of breastfeeding among women in Moshi municipal, northern Tanzania

2020 ◽  
Vol 20 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Hadija Y. Lyellu ◽  
Tamara H. Hussein ◽  
Margareta Wandel ◽  
Babill Stray-Pedersen ◽  
Melina Mgongo ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Early Initiation ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Early Initiation Of Breastfeeding ◽  
Northern Tanzania ◽  
Initiation Of Breastfeeding

scholarly journals Early initiation of breastfeeding among recently delivered mothers in a rural area of Moradabad, India

2019 ◽  
Vol 6 (11) ◽  
pp. 4799
Author(s):  
Neha Goyal
Keyword(s):  
Rural Area ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Early Initiation ◽  
World Health ◽  
Outcome Variable ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Timely Initiation ◽  
Early Initiation Of Breastfeeding ◽  
Initiation Of Breastfeeding

Background: Early initiation of breastfeeding defined by World Health Organization as initiation of breastfeeding within one hour of birth, provides new-borns the best chance for survival, growth and development. Yet the rates of early initiation are still low (41.5%), varying widely in different parts of India. Present study was done to find the proportion of early initiation of breastfeeding and associated factors in a rural area.Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted among 73 recently delivered mothers residing in a rural area of Moradabad, who were interviewed using a semi structured questionnaire with early initiation of breastfeeding as outcome variable. For statistical analysis Chi-square and Fisher’s exact tests were used.Results: 61.64% recently delivered mothers responded that they had initiated breastfeeding within one hour of delivery. Early initiation was significantly lower among working mothers as compared to housewives. No significant differences in timely initiation have been found with mother age, religion and type of family. However significant association of early initiation was found between full antenatal care (ANC) and breastfeeding counselling.Conclusions: More than sixty percent mothers initiated breastfeeding within an hour of delivery. Full ANC and breastfeeding counselling can help in improving rates of early initiation. 

scholarly journals Determinants of Early Initiation of Breastfeeding among Mothers of Children Aged Less Than 24 Months in Northwestern Romania

Nutrients ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (12) ◽  
pp. 2988 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anamaria Cozma-Petruţ ◽  
Ioana Badiu-Tişa ◽  
Oana Stanciu ◽  
Lorena Filip ◽  
Roxana Banc ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Early Initiation ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Early Initiation Of Breastfeeding ◽  
Skin Contact ◽  
Modifiable Factors ◽  
Northwestern Region ◽  
Initiation Of Breastfeeding

Early initiation of breastfeeding (EIBF), defined as putting newborns to the breast within 1 h of birth, may have important benefits for both infant and mother. The aim of this study was to assess EIBF practices and its determinants in northwestern Romania. This cross-sectional study was conducted from March to June 2019, based on a sample of 1399 mothers of children aged less than 24 months. The sample was recruited from the community, from 29 cities and 41 communes distributed across the six counties of the northwestern region of Romania. Mothers responded by face-to-face interviews to a structured questionnaire. Multivariate logistic regression was used to identify factors independently associated with EIBF. Only 24.3% of the mothers initiated breastfeeding within 1 h of birth. Delivering at a private hospital (adjusted odds ratio (AOR): 5.17, 95% confidence interval (CI) 3.87, 6.91), vaginal delivery (AOR: 4.39, 95% CI 3.29, 5.88), mother–newborn skin-to-skin contact for 1 h or more (AOR: 55.6, 95% CI 23.0, 134.2), and breastfeeding counseling during antenatal visits (AOR: 1.48, 95% CI 1.12, 1.97) were factors associated with increased likelihood of EIBF. Overall, the practice of EIBF was poor. Targeting modifiable factors associated with EIBF may be used to improve early initiation practice.

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.

scholarly journals Early initiation of breastfeeding practice and associated factors among mothers of children aged less than six months of old in Mizan-Aman town, southwest Ethiopia, 2018

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tesfa Birlew ◽  
Muluken Amare
Keyword(s):  
Breast Feeding ◽  
Associated Factors ◽  
Early Initiation ◽  
P Value ◽  
Multivariable Logistic Regression Analysis ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Timely Initiation ◽  
Early Initiation Of Breastfeeding ◽  
Breastfeeding Practice ◽  
Initiation Of Breastfeeding

Abstract BackgroundEthiopian government implemented baby-friendly hospital initiative and community integrated management of childhood illnesses program. Despite early initiation of breastfeeding taken as a key tool for tackling neonatal mortality, EIBF is still low and most of the neonatal mortalities were existed due to delayed initiation of breastfeeding in Ethiopia in general and the practice is not well documented in South West Ethiopia in particular. Therefore, this study aimed to assess early initiation of breastfeeding practice and associated factors among mothers of children aged less than six months of old in Mizan-Aman town, southwest Ethiopia.MethodsA community-based cross-sectional study was employed from April 15 to May 15, 2018. A total of 487 recently delivered mothers were included. The data was collected through face to face interview by using a pre-tested and structured questionnaire. Binary and multivariable logistic regression analysis were employed and p-value < 0.05 was identified as statistically significant factors, and the quality of the data were assured, checked, coded, cleaned and entered in Epi-Info version 3.5.3 and exported to SPSS version 25 for the analysis. ResultThe prevalence of timely initiation of breast feeding was 296(64.50%) in Mizan- Aman Town. Mothers who had < 24 months birth spacing history 1.85(AOR: 95% CI: 1.22, 2.81), mothers’ income level between 1001-1500 Ethiopian Birr 2.21 (AOR: 95% CI: 1.12, 4.37), Primipara mothers 2.00 (AOR: 95% CI: 1.24, 3.23) and home delivery 2.76(AOR: 95% CI: 1.24, 6.14) were important positive predictors for timely initiation of breast feeding. Furthermore, Government employee and merchant mother by occupation was found to be protective factors.Conclusion and recommendationThe practice of early initiation of breast feeding was suboptimal and still below the national average. Intervention at the community and facility level should paid special attention.

scholarly journals Barrier of early initiation of breastfeeding among postnatal mothers

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 93-101
Author(s):  
Nona Shakya ◽  
Mana Maya Shakya
Keyword(s):  
Descriptive Analysis ◽  
Early Initiation ◽  
Prelacteal Feeding ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Early Initiation Of Breastfeeding ◽  
Postnatal Mothers ◽  
Prelacteal Feeds ◽  
Initiation Of Breastfeeding ◽  
Structured Questionnaire

Introduction: Early initiation of breastfeeding within one hour of birth decreases infant morbidity and mortality, and it helps promote exclusive breastfeeding. Despite the benefits of early initiation of breastfeeding, the practice is far from adequate. We aim to identify the barriers to the early initiation of breastfeeding among postnatal mothers. Method: A cross-sectional analytical study was carried out among the postnatal ward of Manipal Teaching Hospital from 1 June to 30 August 2017. Consecutive sampling was used. Ethical permission was obtained. Data was collected through face-to-face interviews using a semi-structured questionnaire, including demographics of mother and infant, and time of initiation of feeding. SPSS was used for descriptive analysis of demographics, and the association of factors for the initiation of early breastfeeding was analyzed to draw the inference. Result: Out of 244 postnatal mothers, the early initiation of breastfeeding was done by 19.7%, and 82.4% provided prelacteal feeds of infant formula. Delayed breastfeeding was associated with caesarean section (OR: 21.99; 95% CI 5.55-87.03), prelacteal feeding (OR: 7.49; 95% CI 2.72-20.66), and lack of antenatal checkup visit (OR: 7.38; 95% CI 2.3-23.73). Conclusion: Early initiation of breastfeeding was low (19.7%) in postnatal mothers, with barriers to breastfeeding identified as caesarean delivery, prelacteal feeding, lack of antenatal checkup visits. 

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