scholarly journals Formula feeding practice and associated factors among mothers with infants 0–6 months of age in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia: a community-based cross-sectional study

2021 ◽  
Vol 47 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Alemnesh Abebe Taye ◽  
Wondwosen Asegidew ◽  
Mitku Mammo Taderegew ◽  
Yonas Girma Bizuwork ◽  
Betregiorgis Zegeye
Keyword(s):  
Cesarean Section ◽  
Associated Factors ◽  
Addis Ababa ◽  
Educational Status ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Formula Feeding ◽  
Feeding Practice ◽  
Community Based ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Initiation Of Breastfeeding

Abstract Background Lack of exclusive breastfeeding during the first half-year of life is an important risk factor for childhood morbidity and mortality. Despite this, less than 40% of infants below 6 months are exclusively breastfed worldwide. This is because breastfeeding is declining and being replaced by formula feeding. Nowaday, formula feeding has become a more common practice in urban communities of developing countries. However, relatively little information is available regarding formula feeding practice and its associated factors in Ethiopia, particularly in Addis Ababa. Hence, this study was aimed at assessing the prevalence of formula feeding practice and its associated factors among mothers of an infant aged 0–6 months in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Methods A community-based cross-sectional study was conducted from April-1 to May 30/2020 among 494 mothers with infants 0–6 months of age. Data were collected using a pre-tested structured questionnaire. Data were entered and cleaned by using Epi data version 3.1 and analysed by SPSS software version 25. Then data were processed by using descriptive analysis, including frequency distribution, and summary measures. The degree of association was assessed using binary logistic regression analysis. P-value < 0.05 was considered statistically significant. Result The prevalence of formula feeding and pre-lacteal feeding practice was 46.2 and 34.4%, respectively. Educational status with a diploma and above (AOR = 3.09, 95%CI: 1.56–6.14), delivery by cesarean section (AOR = 6.13, 95%CI: 4.01–9.37), pre-lacteal feeding practice (AOR = 7.61, 95%CI: 4.11–11.06), and delayed initiation of breastfeeding (after 1 h to 1 day (AOR = 3.43, 95% CI: 1.59–7.40), after 1 day to 3 days (AOR = 3.71, 95% CI: 1.51–9.41), and after 3 days (AOR = 5.41, 95% CI: 2.15–13.60)) were significantly associated with formula feeding practice. Conclusions Nearly half of the participants were practiced formula-feeding for their infant. Educational status of mothers, the timing of initiation of breastfeeding, delivery by cesarean section, and pre-lacteal feeding practice were significantly associated with formula feeding practice. Therefore, early initiation of breastfeeding, educating mothers about the risks associated with pre-lacteal feeding, and supporting mothers who gave birth by cesarean section for exclusive breastfeeding should be encouraged at the community and institutional levels.

scholarly journals Magnitude of Prelacteal Feeding and Its Associated Factors among Mothers Having Children Less than One Year of Age: A Community-Based Cross-Sectional Study in Rural Eastern Zone, Tigray, Ethiopia

2020 ◽  
Vol 2020 ◽  
pp. 1-7
Author(s):  
Senait Gebreslasie Gebremeskel ◽  
Tesfay Tsegay Gebru ◽  
Selam Shushay Kassahun ◽  
Berhanu Gebresilassie Gebrehiwot
Keyword(s):  
Associated Factors ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Feeding Practice ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Prelacteal Feeding ◽  
Community Based ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Eastern Zone ◽  
Late Initiation ◽  
Initiation Of Breastfeeding

Background. Prelacteal feeding is an obstacle to optimal breastfeeding practices in developing countries. It directly or indirectly affects the health of the infants. Despite its importance, this issue has received little attention in Ethiopia. As a result, this study aimed to assess prelacteal feeding and associated factors among mothers of children aged less than 12 months in the rural eastern zone, Tigray, Ethiopia. Methods. Community-based cross-sectional study design was employed. The final sample size was 828, and the multistage sampling technique was used. Pretested and structured interviewer-administered tool was used for data collection. Data were entered, coded, and cleaned by Epi-Info version 7 and analyzed by using SPSS 22.0. Multivariable logistic regression was used to control the effect of confounding. Results. Eight hundred three mothers participated in this study. During the first three days after birth, 198 (24.7%) mothers practiced prelacteal feeding. Parity (AOR: 1.52, 95% CI: 1.04–2.23), late initiation of breastfeeding (AOR: 1.83, 95% CI: 1.30–2.59), and colostrum discard (AOR: 1.57, 95% CI: 1.06–2.33) were strongly associated with prelacteal feeding practice. Conclusion and Recommendation. One-fourth of participants practiced prelacteal feeding. Late initiation of breastfeeding, colostrum discard, and parity were significant determinants of prelacteal feeding. Awareness creation and health education concerning the advantages of early initiation of breastfeeding and the importance of colostrum during their health visits is necessary.

scholarly journals Appropriate Complementary Feeding Practice and associated factors among mothers with children age 6- 23 months in Faggeta-Lekoma District, Northwest Ethiopia: community- based cross - sectional study

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Addisu belete Ferede ◽  
Gashaw Andargie Bikes ◽  
Tsgehana gebregyorgis Gebremichael
Keyword(s):  
Associated Factors ◽  
Complementary Feeding ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Northwest Ethiopia ◽  
Feeding Practice ◽  
Meal Frequency ◽  
Food Groups ◽  
Community Based ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Care Visit

Abstract Abstract Objective : the aim of the study was to assess appropriate complementary feeding practices and associated factors among mothers with children of age 6 - 23 months in Faggeta-Lekoma District, Northwest Ethiopia. Result – A total of 593 study subjects were included in the study. The magnitude of appropriate complementary feeding practice was 10.6%. Majority (67.1%) of the mothers timely initiated complementary feeding at 6 months. About 60% of mothers fulfill the minimum meal frequency feeding to their children, the day preceding the survey. Only 12.3 % mothers offered four or more food groups to their child Mother’s education: high school and above [AOR=3.12(95%CI 1.43, 6.81)], postnatal care visit [AOR=5.30 (95%CI 2.69, 10.42)], Age of a child: 18-23 months [AOR=3.98 (95%CI 1.55, 10.22)] were significantly associated with appropriate complementary feeding practice. Keywords : appropriate Complementary feeding practice, Children aged 6–23 months, Ethiopia

scholarly journals Appropriate Complementary Feeding Practice and associated factors among mothers with children age 6- 23 months in Faggeta-Lekoma District, Northwest Ethiopia: community- based cross - sectional study

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Addisu Belete Ferede ◽  
Gashaw Andargie Bikes ◽  
Tsgehana GebreGyorgis Gebremichael
Keyword(s):  
Associated Factors ◽  
Complementary Feeding ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Northwest Ethiopia ◽  
Feeding Practice ◽  
Meal Frequency ◽  
Food Groups ◽  
Community Based ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Care Visit

Abstract Abstract Objective: the aim of the study was to assess appropriate complementary feeding practices and associated factors among mothers with children of age 6 - 23 months in Faggeta-Lekoma District, Northwest Ethiopia. Result – A total of 593 study subjects were included in the study. The magnitude of appropriate complementary feeding practice was 10.6%. Majority (67.1%) of the mothers timely initiated complementary feeding at 6 months. About 60% of mothers fulfill the minimum meal frequency feeding to their children, the day preceding the survey. Only 12.3 % mothers offered four or more food groups to their child Mother’s education: high school and above [AOR=3.12(95%CI 1.43, 6.81)], postnatal care visit [AOR=5.30 (95%CI 2.69, 10.42)], Age of a child: 18-23 months [AOR=3.98 (95%CI 1.55, 10.22)] were significantly associated with appropriate complementary feeding practice. Keywords: appropriate Complementary feeding practice, Children aged 6–23 months, Ethiopia

scholarly journals The practice of key essential nutrition action messages and associated factors among mothers of children from birth up to 2 years old in Wereilu Wereda, south Wollo zone, Amhara, Northeast Ethiopia: a community based cross-sectional study

2019 ◽  
Vol 19 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Biruk Beletew ◽  
Bereket Gebremichael ◽  
Tewodros Tesfaye ◽  
Ayelign Mengesha ◽  
Mesfin Wudu
Keyword(s):  
Associated Factors ◽  
Health Workers ◽  
Good Practice ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Educational Status ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Community Based ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Northeast Ethiopia

Abstract Background The 1000 days, between a woman’s pregnancy and her child’s second birthday, offer a unique window of opportunity to build healthier and more prosperous societies. The right nutrition during this time can have a profound impact on a child’s ability to grow, learn, and rise out of poverty. An essential nutrition action is one of the most effective preventive actions for reducing nutrition-related morbidity and mortality among young children. Nonetheless, there is limited evidence regarding the practice of essential nutrition action and its associated factors. Objective The main aim of this study was to assess the practice of key essential nutrition action messages and associated factors among mothers of children from birth up to 2 years old in Wereilu Wereda, South Wollo Zone, Northeast Ethiopia. Methods A community-based cross-sectional study was conducted on 563 mothers of children from birth up to 2 years old in Wereilu Wereda from April 1–30, 2018. A multi-stage sampling technique was employed. A structured, adapted and pre-tested questionnaire was used to collect the data. The data was collected through the interviews. The data were entered in EPI-data Version 4.2 and exported to SPSS version 24.0 for analysis. Bivariate and multivariable logistic regression was carried out to asses’ associations between the outcome and independent variables. A p-value of < 0.05 was considered statistically significant in this study. Results The prevalence of good practice was 256 (46.5%). Educational status of the mother and the father, monthly income, parity, place of birth, postnatal care follow-up, level of knowledge and level of attitude were predictors of good practice. Conclusion The practices of key essential nutrition action messages in the study area were found to be low. So, it is better to improve access to information to the community on key essential nutrition action messages through trained health workers coupled with media.

scholarly journals Early initiation of breastfeeding and associated factors among mothers of aged less than 12 months children in rural eastern zone, Tigray, Ethiopia: cross-sectional study

2019 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Senait Gebreslasie Gebremeskel ◽  
Tesfay Tsegay Gebru ◽  
Berhanu Gebresilassie Gebrehiwot ◽  
Hadush Negash Meles ◽  
Betell Berhane Tafere ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Associated Factors ◽  
Educational Status ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Early Initiation ◽  
Birth Mothers ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Early Initiation Of Breastfeeding ◽  
Eastern Zone ◽  
Mistimed Pregnancy ◽  
Initiation Of Breastfeeding

Abstract Objectives The objectives of this study were to assess early initiation of breastfeeding and associated factors among mothers of aged less than 12 months children in the rural eastern zone, Tigray, Ethiopia. Results Totally 803 mother–child pairs were participated in this study with a response rate of 99.25%. Out of this, 787 mothers had ever breastfed their children. Four hundred eighty-seven (61.9%) mothers initiated breastfeeding within 1 h after they gave birth. Mothers having an educational status of primary education were about 2 times more likely to initiate breastfeeding within 1 h of birth [AOR: 1.99, 95% CI 1.36–2.92] and those mothers having secondary education and above were 3.23 times more likely to start breastfeeding [AOR = 3.23, 95% CI 1.99–5.26]. Mothers who had mistimed pregnancy were 58% less likely to initiate breastfeeding within 1 h of birth [AOR: 0.42, 95% CI 0.27–0.65]. On the other hand, mothers who had delivered their child vaginally were 4.6 times more likely to start early initiation of breast feeding [AOR: 4.59, 95% CI 1.99–10.56].

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