Exclusive breastfeeding rate and factors associated with infant feeding practices in Indonesia

Background Breast milk is the ideal food for infants. According to the 2007 Indonesian National Household Health Survey, only 23% of mothers exclusively breastfeed for six months.Objectives To determine the rate of exclusive breastfeeding in Indonesia, to evaluate factors associated with infant feeding practices, and to compare the nutritional and developmental status between exclusively-breastfed and formula-fed infants.Methods A survey was conducted in hospitals located in 17 provinces in Indonesia. The rate of exclusive breastfeeding was calculated. Many variables were investigated as potential predictors for exclusive breastfeeding using a multivariable logistic regression analysis. Further analysis was performed to compare the nutritional and developmental status between exclusively breastfed and formula-fed infants at the time of survey.Results From 1,804 infant subjects, the overall rate of exclusive breastfeeding was 46.3%, ranging from 10.5% in East Java to 66.9% in Jambi. Predominant breastfeeding, complementary feeding, and formula feeding rates were 14.3%, 8.6%, and 30.7%, respectively. Maternal unemployment was associated with a longer duration of breastfeeding (P=0.000). There were significantly more formula-fed infants who were undernourished compared to exclusively-breastfed infants (14% vs. 8%, P=0.001). There were also significantly more infants in the formula-fed group who had abnormal head circumference compared to those in the exclusively-breastfed group (9% vs. 6%, P=0.031). Child development, as assessed by the Pre-screening Developmental Questionnaire, was similar between the two groups (P=0.996).Conclusion The overall rate of exclusive breastfeeding in Indonesia is 46.3%. Maternal unemployment is associated with longer duration of breastfeeding. Exclusive breastfed infants have significant better growth and head circumference compared to formula fed infants, while the development is similar between the two groups.

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Exclusive breastfeeding rate and factors associated with infant feeding practices in Indonesia

Paediatrica Indonesiana ◽

10.14238/pi56.1.2016.05 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 56 (1) ◽

pp. 24-31

Author(s):

Yovita Ananta ◽

Ellen Gandaputra ◽

Elina Waiman ◽

I Gusti Ayu Nyoman Partiwi ◽

Nanis S. Marzuki ◽

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Keyword(s):

Infant Feeding ◽

Exclusive Breastfeeding ◽

Feeding Practices ◽

Infant Feeding Practices ◽

Factors Associated ◽

Breastfeeding Rate

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Factors associated with infant feeding practices after hospital discharge

Revista de Saúde Pública ◽

10.1590/s0034-89102005000300011 ◽

2005 ◽

Vol 39 (3) ◽

pp. 406-412 ◽

Cited By ~ 3

Author(s):

Celene Aparecida Ferrari Audi ◽

A M S Corrêa ◽

M R D O Latorre ◽

Rafael Pérez-Escamilla

Keyword(s):

Hospital Discharge ◽

Infant Feeding ◽

Exclusive Breastfeeding ◽

Public Hospital ◽

Feeding Practices ◽

City Hospital ◽

Infant Feeding Practices ◽

Factors Associated ◽

Vaginal Deliveries ◽

At Home

OBJECTIVE: To assess factors associated with infant feeding practices on the first day at home after hospital discharge. METHODS: A total of 209 women, who had a child aged four months or less and were living in Itapira, Brazil, were interviewed during the National Immunization Campaign Day in 1999. Statistical analysis was performed using the Chi-square test and a logistic regression model was used for verifying an association between dependent and independent variables. RESULTS: Women aged 25.5 years on average and 18.2% were teenagers. Fifty-three percent of the women delivered vaginally and most vaginal deliveries (78.5%) took place in the public hospital. The prevalence of exclusive breastfeeding on the first day at home was 78.1% and 11.6% of the infants were receiving formula at this time. The only factor associated with EBF on the first day at home was being a teenaged-primiparous mother (OR=9.40; 95% CI: 1.24-71.27). This association remained statistically significant even after controlling for type of delivery and hospital where the birth took place. Feeding formula on the first day at home was only significantly associated with the hospital (i.e., birth at the city hospital was a protective factor (OR=0.33; 95% CI: 0.13-0.86), even after controlling for vaginal delivery. CONCLUSIONS: On the first day at home after hospital discharge, teenaged-primiparous mothers were more likely to exclusive breastfeeding as well as those infants born in the municipal public hospital. Further studies are needed from a multidisciplinary approach.

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Determinants of infant feeding practices among mothers living with HIV attending prevention of mother to child transmission Clinic at Kiambu Level 4 hospital, Kenya: a cross-sectional study

Nutrition Journal ◽

10.1186/s12937-019-0490-y ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 18 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Naureen Andare ◽

Sophie Ochola ◽

Peter Chege

Keyword(s):

Infant Feeding ◽

Exclusive Breastfeeding ◽

Feeding Practices ◽

Feeding Practice ◽

Infant Feeding Practices ◽

Mother To Child Transmission ◽

Child Transmission ◽

Breastfeeding Rate ◽

Living With Hiv ◽

Mother To Child

Abstract Background Human immunodeficiency virus infection and acquired immune deficiency syndrome is global pandemic with around 150,000 children infected with HIV in 2015. In Kenya, it is estimated that 11,000 children who are under 15 years old were infected. Safe infant feeding practices are the major important determinants of the prevention of mother to child transmission. The decision to breastfeed or not is considered a very tough choice for mothers living with HIV. This study assessed the infant feeding practices and its determinants among mothers living with HIV with infants 0–12 months old. Methods This was a mixed methods cross-sectional study adopting qualitative and quantitative data collection procedures. A sample of 180 systematically selected mothers living with HIV with infants 0–12 months old attending prevention of mother to child transmission clinic participated in the study. Results Exclusive breastfeeding rate was 71.4%, mixed feeding (18.2%) and replacement feeding (10.4%). Complementary feeding with continued breastfeeding rate was 63.1%. Similarly, qualitative results showed that exclusive breastfeeding was the most preferred feeding method by mothers living with HIV. Age (Adjusted Odds Ratio (AOR) 0.19; (95% Confidence Interval (CI) 0.41, 0.85; p = 0.030) and infant feeding practice knowledge (AOR 0.20; 95% CI 0.06, 0.64; p = 0.007) were determinants of exclusive breastfeeding. Education AOR 0.17; 95% CI 0.03, 0.85; p = 0.002) and occupation (AOR 3.91; 95% CI 1.24, 12.32; p = 0.020) were determinants of complementary feeding with continued breastfeeding. Conclusion Exclusive breastfeeding is attainable in this population. However, poor infant feeding practice knowledge led to non-adherence to safe infant feeding practices such as exclusive breastfeeding. Socio-demographic factors such as age, education and occupation were established as determinants of infant feeding practices among mothers living with HIV. Ministry of Health should come up with strategies on infant feeding counseling that are aligned to a local context, to allow mothers to understand the importance of recommended infant feeding options for HIV-exposed infants.

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Infant Feeding Practices in Kaski District, Pokhara

Journal of Nepal Paediatric Society ◽

10.3126/jnps.v32i1.5339 ◽

2012 ◽

Vol 32 (1) ◽

pp. 23-27

Author(s):

S Basnet ◽

E Gauchan ◽

K Malla ◽

T Malla ◽

DP Koirala ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Infant Feeding ◽

Complementary Feeding ◽

Feeding Practices ◽

Economic Factors ◽

Infant Feeding Practices ◽

Factors Associated ◽

Awareness Campaigns ◽

Prelacteal Feeds ◽

Initiation Of Breastfeeding ◽

Socio Economic Factors

Background: Children in developing countries are prone to infectious diseases due to insufficient and inappropriate feeding practices. Socio-demographic and socio-economic factors directly and indirectly play a role in influencing infant feeding practices. This study was conducted to assess the socio-demographic and economic factors associated with initiation of breastfeeding, complimentary feeding, and the various prelacteal feeds practiced in Kaski, Pokhara. Materials and Methods: In this prospective study, interviews were conducted to 500 mothers at Manipal Teaching Hospital who brought their child for treatment. The interviews were conducted in a questionnaire format relating to their demographic and financial statuses. Results: A total of 500 mothers were questioned, out of which 86.6% gave their child breastmilk as its first food. 47% initiated breastfeeding within half an hour of child’s birth. 86% gave Jaulo as the first complementary food to their children. About 26% of the mothers gave complementary feeding to their children before the recommended time of 6 months. Conclusion: Initiation of breastfeeding after life and complementary feeding practices overall has improved from previous studies. There is still need of making awareness campaigns and such in order to further improve this trend. Key words: Breastfeeding; Complimentary feeding; Malnourishment DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3126/jnps.v32i1.5339 J. Nepal Paediatr. Soc. Vol.32(1) 2012 23-27

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Factors Associated with Infant Feeding Practices

Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics ◽

10.1016/j.jand.2014.06.340 ◽

2014 ◽

Vol 114 (9) ◽

pp. A99

Author(s):

N.E. Brown ◽

N.E. Coduti ◽

M.B. Gregoire ◽

D.C. Sowa ◽

N.B. Ratz ◽

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Keyword(s):

Infant Feeding ◽

Feeding Practices ◽

Infant Feeding Practices ◽

Factors Associated

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Early infant feeding practices in three African countries: the PROMISE-EBF trial promoting exclusive breastfeeding by peer counsellors

International Breastfeeding Journal ◽

10.1186/1746-4358-9-19 ◽

2014 ◽

Vol 9 (1) ◽

Cited By ~ 17

Author(s):

Ingunn Marie S Engebretsen ◽

Victoria Nankabirwa ◽

Tanya Doherty ◽

Abdoulaye Hama Diallo ◽

Jolly Nankunda ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Infant Feeding ◽

Exclusive Breastfeeding ◽

Feeding Practices ◽

Infant Feeding Practices ◽

African Countries ◽

Early Infant

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Infant Feeding Practices and Analysis Of Factors Affecting Exclusive Breastfeeding

Jurnal Keperawatan Soedirman ◽

10.20884/1.jks.2021.16.3.1726 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 16 (3) ◽

Author(s):

Wenny Artanty Nisman ◽

Dea Aryas ◽

Evi Ratnasari ◽

Melinda Widya ◽

Nevira Yonanta ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Infant Feeding ◽

Exclusive Breastfeeding ◽

Self Efficacy ◽

Employment Status ◽

Short Form ◽

Demographic Data ◽

Feeding Practices ◽

Feeding Practice ◽

Infant Feeding Practices ◽

Cross Sectional

<p>The coverage rate of exclusive breastfeeding in Indonesia is still low despite its ability to affect a baby's health status and ability to survive. In 2017, only 35.73% of babies in Indonesia received exclusive breastfeeding for up to 6 months. This study aims to determine infant feeding practices and identify the factors that influence the practice of exclusive breastfeeding in Yogyakarta. This is a descriptive analysis study with a cross-sectional approach. The instruments that have been used in this study were the demographic data questionnaire, the Iowa Infant Feeding Attitude Scale (IIFAS) questionnaire, and the Breastfeeding Self Efficacy Scale-Short Form (BSES-SF) questionnaire. A total of 421 mothers were involved in this study and the research was conducted between June 2019 to April 2020 in Sleman Regency, Yogyakarta, Indonesia. Correlation data analysis was performed using chi-square and point biserial correlation and the multivariate analysis used logistic regression. Infant feeding practice was high with 82.4% of infants receiving exclusive breastfeeding. It was found that employment status, knowledge, mothers’ attitudes, and self-efficacy about breastfeeding have significant correlations with exclusive breastfeeding. Employment status, knowledge, mothers’ attitudes, and self-efficacy about breastfeeding are factors that can encourage exclusive breastfeeding. <strong></strong></p>

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Infant feeding practices among parturient women in rural communities of Anambra State, Nigeria

International Journal of Community Medicine and Public Health ◽

10.18203/2394-6040.ijcmph20193432 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 6 (8) ◽

pp. 3216

Author(s):

Oluchukwu Loveth Obiora ◽

Pauline O. Ezenduka ◽

Chuka Ifeanyi Umeonwuka

Keyword(s):

Rural Communities ◽

Infant Feeding ◽

Exclusive Breastfeeding ◽

Sampling Technique ◽

Feeding Practices ◽

Infant Feeding Practices ◽

Cross Sectional Survey ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Reproductive Process ◽

Validated Questionnaire

Background: Infant feeding is an integral part of the reproductive process with important implications for the health of mothers and their babies. However, various practices exist in different communities. It is therefore pertinent to know the infant feeding practices among rural dwellers, as well as the factors that influence them.Methods: This study was a cross sectional survey. A total of 372 volunteering parturient women were recruited using a multi-stage stratified sampling technique. Ethical approval and respondents’ informed consent was obtained. A self-developed and validated questionnaire was used to collect data. Descriptive and inferential statistics was used to analyse data.Results: Findings revealed that majority (84.4%) of the respondents were aware of exclusive breastfeeding (EBF), but only about half (50.5%) ever practiced exclusive breastfeeding. Also, a significant percentage of the respondents introduced complimentary feeding to the baby immediately after birth while 29.3% of participants reported drinking palm wine which is mainly alcoholic to stimulate breast milk secretion. Occupation of parturient women was associated with the practice of EBF (p=0.002).Conclusions: Almost half of our studied parturient women do not engage in EBF. There is need for health care workers to strategically educate parturient women and their significant others on the numerous benefits of exclusive breast feeding.

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