scholarly journals Investigation of Infant Feeding Practice and Nutritional Status among Selected Tribal and Non-tribal Community in Bangladesh

2019 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
pp. 592-599
Author(s):  
Farhana Akther ◽  
Tasmia Tasnim ◽  
Jesmin Rahaman ◽  
A. K. Obidul Huq ◽  
Kazi Muhammad Rezaul Karim ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Nutritional Status ◽  
Breast Feeding ◽  
Feeding Practices ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Feeding Practice ◽  
Tribal Community ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Related Information ◽  
Causes Of Mortality ◽  
Infants And Young Children

Malnutrition is one of the major causes of mortality for children in developing countries. Inappropriate feeding practices can have profound consequences for the growth, development, and survival of infants and children. A cross sectional study was carried out among 180 mother-infant pair of the tribal (Garo) and Non-tribal (Non-Garo) households at Madhupur Upazilla in Tangail region. The objectives of the study were to assess the feeding behavior of Garo and Non-Garo mothers and also prevalence of malnutrition among infants and young children. More than half of Garo respondents had smaller family size and a higher spending on food compared to Non-Garo respondents. From the breast feeding related information it was seen that colostrum was given to their babies as the first food in Garo (81.2%) and Non Garo groups (63.4%) respectively. It was also observed that 12.2% Garo mothers gave powder milk, but the non-Garo mothers preferred honey and sugar water. Exclusive breast-feeding in Garo and Non-Garo areas were 64.6% and 45.7% respectively. In Non-Garo areas breast feeding continued longer times than Garo areas. The predominance of moderate to severe underweight in Non-Garo and Garo areas were 42.21% and 34.44% respectively. A similar trend of stunting and wasting was found in both groups of the infants. Finally, it can be clearly viewed and concluded that the feeding practices of mothers from Garo community were better compared to Non-Garo communities, and largely depends on various socioeconomic factors that affect the nutritional status of their children.

scholarly journals Infant feeding practices of a tribal community in a mandal of Khammam district, Telangana

2018 ◽  
Vol 5 (12) ◽  
pp. 5077
Author(s):  
Rajeshwar Rao Alwala ◽  
Shankar Reddy Dudala ◽  
Chandrasekhar Reddy Bolla ◽  
Manoj B. Patki ◽  
B. P. Ravi Kumar
Keyword(s):  
Infant Feeding ◽  
Breast Feeding ◽  
Economic Status ◽  
Feeding Practices ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Infant Feeding Practices ◽  
Tribal Community ◽  
False Beliefs ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Heath Education

Background: Breast milk is the best, safest and most nutritious food for infants. Though breast feeding is almost universal, there are yet some myths and false beliefs surrounding the practice due to various cultures and traditions in India. In the present study an attempt was made to understand various aspects of infant feeding practices among the Sugali tribes of Khammam district, Telangana state.Methods: A cross sectional study was conducted among Sugali community in Khammam mandal of Khammam district in Telangana from March to June 2010. In which 314 families with pre-school children were interviewed using a pre–designed semi-structured questionnaire.Results: Nearly 80% (251) of the mothers had said that they initiate breast feeding after one hour of delivery, while only 6% initiated breastfeeding within one hour delivery. About 54% of the mothers were giving colostrum to their newborns, while others (45.86%) were giving pre-lacteal feeding to the infants including jaggery water and honey. It was observed that most (71.65%) of the mothers were continuing to breastfeed their children more than 18 months. Only 11.78% of the mothers started weaning before 6 months of age. Socio-economic status, literacy rate and working status of the mothers were some of the influencing factors.Conclusions: The study identified the practices of infant feeding, their determinants among the sugali tribes and recommendations to improve their practices. False beliefs and difficulties regarding breast feeding need to be addressed through heath education and family support.

scholarly journals Feeding Practices among Infants in a Rural Community in Bangladesh: A Cross-Sectional Study

2014 ◽  
Vol 2 (3) ◽  
pp. 115-118
Author(s):  
Rajat Das Gupta
Keyword(s):  
Breast Feeding ◽  
Feeding Practices ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Feeding Practice ◽  
Feeding Rates ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Exclusive Breast Feeding ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Maternal Illness

Background: Proper feeding practices during infancy are necessary for the growth and development of infants and to prevent malnutrition. This study was conducted to describe the feeding practice among infants in a rural area in Bangladesh. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted between February and June 2013. Data was collected through face-to-face interviews of 212 mothers using a pretested questionnaire. Results: Exclusive breast feeding and complementary feeding rates were 40.6% and 97.3%, respectively. One third of the mothers practiced prelactal feeding, and honey was the most common item. Maternal illness (72.7%) was the most common reason for not giving breast milk. Infant formula was used as an alternative food in majority of the cases (72.7%). Conclusion: Percentage of exclusive breast feeding was not satisfactory. Encouragement of female education is recommended to improve feeding practices and infant care

scholarly journals Dietary practices and nutritional status of 0–24-month-old children from Brazilian Amazonia

2009 ◽  
Vol 12 (12) ◽  
pp. 2335-2342 ◽  
Author(s):  
TG Castro ◽  
LG Baraldi ◽  
PT Muniz ◽  
MA Cardoso
Keyword(s):  
Nutritional Status ◽  
Breast Feeding ◽  
Venous Blood ◽  
Feeding Practices ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Dietary Intakes ◽  
Dietary Practices ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
North West ◽  
Brazilian Amazonia

AbstractObjectiveTo assess the nutritional status and dietary practices of 0–24-month-old children living in Brazilian Amazonia.DesignCross-sectional study. Information on children’s dietary intakes was obtained from diet history data. Weight and length were measured for anthropometric evaluation. Fe status was assessed using fasting venous blood samples; Hb, serum ferritin and soluble transferrin receptor concentrations were measured.SettingThe towns of Assis Brasil and Acrelândia in the state of Acre, north-west Brazil.SubjectsA total of sixty-nine randomly selected 0–24-month-old children.ResultsOf these children, 40·3 % were anaemic, 63·1 % were Fe-deficient, 28·1 % had Fe-deficiency anaemia and 11·6 % were stunted. Breast-feeding was initiated by 97·1 % of mothers, followed by early feeding with complementary foods. The dietary pattern reflected a high intake of carbohydrate-rich foods and cow’s milk, with irregular intakes of fruit, vegetables and meat. All infants and 92·3 % of toddlers were at risk of inadequate Fe intakes. Fe from animal foods contributed on average 0·5 % and 14·3 % to total dietary Fe intake among infants and toddlers, respectively.ConclusionsPoor nutritional status and inadequate feeding practices in this study population reinforce the importance of exclusive breast-feeding during the first 6 months of life. Greater emphasis is required to improve the bioavailability of dietary Fe during complementary feeding practices.

scholarly journals Breast feeding practices among rural women in a selected area of Bangladesh

2015 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 345-348 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mumtaz Rahman ◽  
Nasreen Begum ◽  
Md Mahbubar Rahman ◽  
Shafia Khatun Nayan ◽  
Sumsun Nahar Zinia
Keyword(s):  
Antenatal Care ◽  
Breast Feeding ◽  
Rural Women ◽  
Feeding Practices ◽  
Optimal Growth ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Feeding Practice ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Lower Middle Class ◽  
Exclusive Breast Feeding

Background : It has been already established that appropriate breast feeding practices reduce child morbidity and mortality; improve immunity in children besides being essential for their optimal growth and development.Objective : To evaluate the status of breast feeding practices among the women in a selected rural area of Bangladesh.Methodology : Descriptive, cross-sectional study was conducted between January to June 2013. A total 191 women, age between 18- 45yrs who had children below 2 years were selected purposively from a village. Mothers were the respondents and data were collected by face to face interview using pretested questionnaire.Results : Socio demographic characteristics of respondents revealed 80.63% were house wife; their mean age was 23.91yrs. Most of them were educated. Economical status was lower middle class. Exclusive breast feeding was found among 70.68% respondents and 75.92% mothers fed colostrums to their babies. During antenatal care 84.47% respondents got advice on breast feeding. Within one hour after birth 56.54% mothers initiated breast feeding. Total 24.08% mothers gave pre-lacteal feed. During child’s sickness 92.67% respondents continued breast feeding.Conclusion : Exclusive Breast feeding practice among rural women which was higher than the national target. Educated mothers were more motivated and also those who received advices on breast feeding during antenatal care. Strengthening of Breast feeding counseling during antenatal care is recommended to maintain sustainability.Northern International Medical College Journal Vol.5(2) 2014: 345-348

scholarly journals A cross sectional study on breast feeding practices among mothers in the urban slums of greater Hyderabad, Telangana

2017 ◽  
Vol 4 (5) ◽  
pp. 1606
Author(s):  
Mahesh Kumar Mummadi ◽  
Govind N. Kusneniwar
Keyword(s):  
Breast Feeding ◽  
Feeding Practices ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Urban Slums ◽  
Bottle Feeding ◽  
Feeding Practice ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Skin Contact ◽  
Young Infants

Background: Breastfeeding is the normal way of providing young infants with the nutrients they need for healthy growth and development. After delivery, routine newborn care procedures that separate mother and baby should be delayed for at least the first hour to allow mother and newborn to be in uninterrupted skin-to-skin contact to encourage and promote initiation of breastfeeding within the first hour. National Family Health Survey (NFHS)-4 shows children under 3 years breastfed within one hour of birth was 40.1%. Most of the studies on breast feeding practices including NFHS -4 are limited to either urban or rural but not in urban slums. Hence, present study was conducted especially in urban slums of Greater Hyderabad, Telangana.Methods: A cross sectional study was conducted during May to October 2013 in the urban slums of Hyderabad Outskirts. Out of four slums two were randomly selected for the study. The questionnaire was adapted from Action against hunger (ACF-USA) and modified to suit the study. Information was collected by house to house visit and questionnaire was administered to the mothers who had children less than 3 years of age. Data was entered in MS Excel and analysed using Epi info 7.Results: A total of 112 mothers participated in the study. Of them 97.3% breast fed their children and 2.7% did not. Breast feeding was initiated within an hour among 50.89%. Pre-lacteal feeds given in 23.21%. Of them 34.6% gave buffalo milk, 30.8% gave honey, 19.2% gave sugar water and 15.4% gave infant formula. 83.03% received breast milk within 24 hrs. 54% practiced Exclusive breastfeeding. 33.1% reported having used bottle feeding, 10.7% reported having used a pacifier, of them 19.2% had low milk secretion, 3.85% were busy, 61.54% used it to stop the baby crying.Conclusions: Breast feeding practices were adequate with initiation within one hour was fine which needs to be increased by promoting importance of breast feeding. Practice of pre- lacteal feeds was high. There is a marked difference between exclusively breastfed percentage in different parts of India. 

scholarly journals Breastfeeding and complementary feeding practices and nutritional status of children under 5 years in a tribal community of Nandurbar district, Maharashtra

2018 ◽  
Vol 5 (9) ◽  
pp. 3982
Author(s):  
Sanika R. Patil ◽  
Murlidhar P. Tambe ◽  
Malangori A. Parande ◽  
Aditi M. Patil ◽  
Rigved V. Jeurkar
Keyword(s):  
Nutritional Status ◽  
Breast Feeding ◽  
Complementary Feeding ◽  
Preventive Intervention ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Tribal Community ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
The People ◽  
Nutritional Status Of Children ◽  
Mid Upper Arm Circumference

Background: Breastfeeding is the single most effective preventive intervention for improving the survival of children. Hence, the purpose of this research study to capture the firsthand breastfeeding perceptions and practices and nutritional status of children in tribal community of Nandurbar district (Maharashtra, India).Methods: This was community based cross-sectional study carried out on parents of 100 children. A house to house survey was conducted and either one or both the parents were interviewed regarding ‘Early initiation of breastfeeding, exclusive breastfeeding and complementary feeding’ using a pretested, predesigned questionnaire after obtaining written informed consent. Every child below 5 years went through anthropometric measurements like mid upper arm circumference (MUAC), length/height and weight and was categorized as normal/MAM/SAM. The data was analyzed using Microsoft Excel and ENA (Emergency Nutrition Assessment) for SMART software.Results: 85% mothers were aware of right breastfeeding practices but only 30% babies received breastfeeding within first hour of birth and 72% children were exclusively breastfed till 6 months. Practice of healthy breast feeding was significantly associated with education of mother and awareness of breast feeding. It was found that prevalence of malnourishment was more among children not receiving exclusive breast feeding.Conclusions: The importance of breastfeeding is not well recognized by the people living in tribal area as there was a gap between knowledge and practice. There were various medical, social and psychological barriers for breastfeeding. Doctors, family members, television and ASHA have majorly contributed in spreading awareness.

scholarly journals The Positive Deviance of Feeding Practices and Carring With Nutritional Status of Toddler Among Poor Families

2017 ◽  
Vol 13 (1) ◽  
pp. 106-112 ◽  
Author(s):  
Merita Merita ◽  
Mila Triana Sari ◽  
Hesty Hesty
Keyword(s):  
Nutritional Status ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Feeding Practices ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Positive Deviance ◽  
Feeding Practice ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Poor Families ◽  
Chi Square Test

There are poor families with income less than minimum wage (IDR 1,900,000 / month) In Baru Village, Sarolangun Jambi. However, in reality the majority of toddler in the village have a relatively good nutritional status. The purpose of this study was to know the positive deviance of feeding practices and carring with nutritional status of toddler among poor families. This study used a cross-sectional study design. This research was conducted on April until August, 2016 in Villages Baru, Sarolangun, Jambi. The sampling technique in this study was total sampling. The samples was 84 under five age children from poor families. Determination of nutritional status using indicators of Weight for Age, which refers to the standard Kemenkes RI. The data of positive deviance taken using a questionnaire tools. The data collected was analyzed by univariate and bivariat test(chi-square test). The results showed that the positive deviance of infant feeding practice habits (91,7%), toddlers care (85,7%), nutritional status of toddler (90,5%) categorized was good. The conclusion, the are relationship between positive deviance of feeding practices and carring with nutritional status of toddler among poor families (p<0,05).

scholarly journals Complementary feeding practices and nutritional status of young children in a community in Sokoto

2020 ◽  
Vol 47 (4) ◽  
pp. 324-329
Author(s):  
T. Yusuf ◽  
B. Jibrin
Keyword(s):  
Young Children ◽  
Nutritional Status ◽  
Complementary Feeding ◽  
Feeding Practices ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
P Value ◽  
Feeding Practice ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Economic Class ◽  
The Mean

Background: Complementary feeding is the cornerstone of child’s nutrition. Most malnourished children had their predicament originating from  the period of transition from breastfeeding to family diet. Objectives: To determine the complementary feeding practices and nutritional status of young children in Gwiwa community. Materials and  Methods: This cross-sectional study was carried out in Gwiwa community, Wammakko LGA, Sokoto State between January and June,  2018. Three hundred and ten mothers with their children aged 6 –36 months were interviewed using structured interviewer - administered questionnaire and the children’s nutritional status was assessed using WHO classification of malnutrition. Data was analysed using SPSS version22.0.A p-value ≤0.05 was taken as significan. Results: One hundred and forty (45.2%) respondents were aged  15 – 24years and 168(54.2%) were of low socio-economic class. There were 190  males and 120 females with 66 (21.3%) children exclusively bre as t - fed for 6months. The mean age of cessation of breast feeding was 17.8 ±3.6 months. One hundred and sixty-nine (54.5%) children commenced complementary feeding at 6-8month of age with the mean age of 5.7(±2.6) months. One hundred and eighty-four (59.4%) used plain pap with 41.2% fed more than 3 times per day. Eighty-two (26.5%), 56(18.1%) and 76 (24.5%) children were underweight, wasted and stunted respectively. Conclusion: The complementary feeding practices were suboptimal in this community and might explain the poor nutritional status of their under- fives. Efforts should be geared towards optimal complementary feeding practices in this community. Key words: Complementary, Feeding, Practice, Nutritional, Status, Under-5.

scholarly journals Prevalence of Thinness among Santal Preschool Children Using New Body Mass Index Cut-Off Points

2011 ◽  
Vol 2011 ◽  
pp. 1-4
Author(s):  
Subal Das ◽  
Kaushik Bose
Keyword(s):  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Preschool Children ◽  
Nutritional Status ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
High Rate ◽  
Tribal Community ◽  
Community Based ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Purulia District

A community-based cross-sectional study was undertaken to determine the prevalence of undernutrition using body mass index (BMI) among 2–6-year Santal preschool children of Purulia District, West Bengal, India. A total of 251 (116 boys and 135 girls) children from 12 villages were measured. Commonly used indicators, that is, weight, height, and BMI, were used to evaluate the nutritional status. More boys (59.5%) than girls (53.3%), based on BMI, were undernourished. Significant age differences in weight (F=44.29∗∗∗; df=3), height (F=58.48∗∗∗; df=3), and BMI (F=3.52∗∗∗; df=3) among boys were observed. Similarly, significant differences between ages in mean weight (F=56.27∗∗∗; df=3), height (F=64.76∗∗∗; df=3), and BMI (F=2.62∗∗∗; df=3) were observed among the girls. The present study revealed that the nutritional status of the preschool children of Santal tribal community of these villages was poor with very high rate of thinness in boys and girls (59.5% and 53.3%, resp.).

scholarly journals Awareness about breast feeding practices and vitamin A deficiency among mothers in Srikakulam district of Andhra Pradesh, South India

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (5) ◽  
pp. 2346
Author(s):  
Vasantha Rao Sappati ◽  
Sannapaneni Krishnaiah ◽  
Suneetha Sapur
Keyword(s):  
Vitamin A ◽  
Breast Feeding ◽  
Andhra Pradesh ◽  
Vitamin A Deficiency ◽  
Sampling Strategy ◽  
Signs And Symptoms ◽  
Feeding Practices ◽  
Population Based ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional

Background: To assess the awareness about breast feeding practices and to assess the knowledge, attitude and practice about the signs and symptoms of vitamin A deficiency (VAD) and vitamin A rich foods intake among mothers of children below 5 years in the Srikakulam district of Andhra Pradesh (AP) in South India.Methods: A population based cross-sectional study was conducted on 284 mothers (age range 14 to 36 years) during June 2011 and September 2011. A combined simple and systematic random sampling strategy was used to select mothers from one tribal, rural and semi urban area with a representative sample of the Srikakulam district. A standardized structured questionnaire that was developed and validated by the National institute of nutrition, Hyderabad was utilized for this study.Results: The awareness of vitamin A and night blindness was 68.7% (95% confidence intervals (CI): 62.9–74.0) (n=195) and 93.7% (95% CI: 90.2–96.2) (n=266) respectively. The knowledge of signs and symptoms of vitamin A deficiency (VAD) was nil among illiterate mothers and low among literates; with primary education, adjusted odds ratio (OR): 0.01 (95% CI: 0.00, 0.06) and with secondary education, OR: 0.19 (95% CI: 0.06, 0.62) compared to mothers with graduation and above.Conclusions: There is a need to increase the awareness and knowledge about VAD among mothers with children below 5 years in the southern state of AP.

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