scholarly journals Breastfeeding knowledge and relation to prevalence

2019 ◽  
Vol 53 ◽  
Author(s):  
María del Carmen Suárez-Cotelo ◽  
María Jesús Movilla-Fernández ◽  
Paula Pita-García ◽  
Betty Fernández Arias ◽  
Silvia Novío
Keyword(s):  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Infant Feeding ◽  
Exclusive Breastfeeding ◽  
Descriptive Study ◽  
Questionnaire Data ◽  
Educational Strategies ◽  
Breastfeeding Knowledge ◽  
Level Of Knowledge ◽  
Breastfeeding Rates ◽  
Intention To Breastfeed

ABSTRACT Objective: Determine the level of knowledge about maternal breastfeeding and analyze to what extent this influences the intention to breastfeed after the introduction of infant feeding at the 6th and 16th weeks and at 6 months postpartum. Method: Prospective descriptive study conducted with pregnant women in Galicia (Spain). By means of a self-filling questionnaire, data were collected on the intention of the woman to feed the newborn and their knowledge about breastfeeding. Pregnant women were also contacted at the 6th and 16th weeks and at 6 months postpartum to know the type of feeding they gave their child. Results: 297 pregnant women participated in the study, of which 90.4% wanted to exclusively breastfeed their baby, however, only 28.2% continued up to 6 months. The level of knowledge about breastfeeding was regular and it was observed that it influences both the intention and the type of feeding of the newborn, thus it is an element to be considered when developing educational strategies aimed at increasing breastfeeding rates. Conclusion: The level of pregnant women’s knowledge about breastfeeding is regular and influences the choice of how to feed their babies and the duration of exclusive breastfeeding. Strategies should be implemented to increase knowledge and improve breastfeeding rates.

scholarly journals Exclusive Breastfeeding Intention among Pregnant Mothers

2018 ◽  
Vol 12 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Tria Astika Endah Permatasari ◽  
Ratu Ayu Dewi Sartika ◽  
Endang Laksminingsih Achadi ◽  
Urip Purwono ◽  
Anies Irawati ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Infant Feeding ◽  
Exclusive Breastfeeding ◽  
Odds Ratio ◽  
Behavioral Control ◽  
Perceived Behavioral Control ◽  
Prediction Tool ◽  
Purposive Sampling ◽  
Breastfeeding Intention ◽  
Child Hospital

AbstractExclusive breastfeeding intention is a mother’s intention to provide her baby only breast milk since the infant was born until at the age of 6 months. Intention in prenatal period is the direct affirmation of exclusive breastfeeding. This study aimed to find out the most dominant factor related to exclusive breastfeeding intention among pregnant women at a mother and child hospital in South Tangerang. A cross-sectional study design was conducted primarily. The samples were 143 pregnant women on their third semester pregnancy selected by purposive sampling. Intention was measured by the Infant Feeding Intention scale questionnaire. Meanwhile, attitude, subjective norms, and perceived behavioral control were measured by the modified Breastfeeding Attrition Prediction Tool questionnaire. Data were analyzed using the multivariate logistic regression analysis. It was 61.5% mother had strong exclusive breastfeeding intention. Perceived behavioral control dominantly influenced the exclusive breastfeeding intention (p value = 0.007; Odds Ratio 3.030; 95% CI = (1.361-6.746)). The other factors influencing intention were attitude, exposure to exclusive breastfeeding from social media, health workers’ support, previous breastfeeding experienceand mothers’ occupation. A mother with high perceived behavioral control has three times more likely to have ‘high exclusive breastfeeding intention’ than those having the low ones.AbstrakIntensi pemberian ASI eksklusif adalah intensi ibu untuk memberikan hanya ASI pada bayinya sejak dilahirkan hingga berusia enam bulan. Intensi pada periode prenatal merupakan penentu langsung pemberian ASI eksklusif. Penelitian ini bertujuan mengetahui faktor paling dominan berhubungan dengan intensi pemberian ASI eksklusif pada ibu hamil di sebuah rumah sakit ibu dan anak di Kota Tangerang Selatan. Penelitian dengan desain studi potong lintang dilakukan secara primer. Sampel berjumlah 143 ibu hamil trimester ketiga dipilih secara purposive sampling. Intensi pemberian ASI eksklusif diukur menggunakan kuesioner the Infant Feeding Intentions scale. Sedangkan sikap, norma subjektif dan persepsi kontrol perilaku dinilai menggunakan modifikasi kuesioner Breastfeeding Attrition Prediction Tool. Data dianalisis menggunakan analisis regresi logistik ganda. Sebanyak 61,5% ibu memiliki intensi kuat memberikan ASI eksklusif. Persepsi kontrol perilaku paling dominan berhubungan dengan intensi pemberian ASI eksklusif, (p=0,007; Odds Ratio 3,030; 95% CI (1,361-6,746). Faktor lainnya yang berhubungan dengan intensi adalah sikap, keterpaparan ibu terhadap ASI eksklusif dari media sosial, dukungan tenaga kesehatan, pengalaman menyusui sebelumnya, dan pekerjaan ibu dengan persepsi kontrol perilaku tinggi berpeluang tiga kali lebih besar memiliki ‘intensi tinggi’ untuk memberikan ASI eksklusif dibandingkan ibu berpersepsi kontrol perilaku rendah.

scholarly journals A prenatal group based phone counseling intervention to improve breastfeeding rates and complementary feeding: a randomized, controlled pilot and feasibility trial

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Jennifer S. Cauble ◽  
Amy Herman ◽  
Jo Wick ◽  
Jeannine Goetz ◽  
Christine M. Daley ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Infant Feeding ◽  
Exclusive Breastfeeding ◽  
Feasibility Trial ◽  
Breastfeeding Initiation ◽  
Early Introduction ◽  
Maternal Acceptance ◽  
Counseling Intervention ◽  
Randomized Controlled ◽  
Phone Counseling ◽  
Breastfeeding Rates

Abstract Background Despite numerous benefits for both mom and baby, few infants are exclusively breastfed for the recommended first six months. Additionally, infants are given solids too early. Prenatal education increases rates of breastfeeding initiation and we hypothesize it can also improve exclusive breastfeeding rates and prevent the early introduction of solids. We conducted a randomized controlled pilot and feasibility trial to understand the feasibility and maternal acceptance of a prenatal behavioral lifestyle intervention (PBLI) delivered via group based phone counseling (GBPC) and its effectiveness on rates of exclusive breastfeeding up to six months postpartum. Secondary aims included rates of any breastfeeding up to six months, rates of early introduction of solids, and infant feeding progression. Methods Forty-one pregnant women were recruited from a Kansas City Metropolitan Obstetrics and Gynecology office and randomly assigned to a usual care group or a PBLI. Women in the PBLI participated in six GBPC sessions where they learned about breastfeeding and introducing solids. Feeding questionnaires to assess breastfeeding and introduction of solids were sent at two weeks, two months, four months, and six months postpartum. Structured interviews were also conducted after the intervention and at six months postpartum to assess maternal acceptance and intervention feasibility. Results Participants overwhelmingly found the intervention acceptable and beneficial. Rates of exclusive breastfeeding and any breastfeeding did not differ between groups at any time point. No between group differences were found for early introduction of solids or infant feeding progression. Conclusions Mothers discontinue breastfeeding earlier than recommended despite high rates of initiation. A PBLI delivered via GBP is feasible, acceptable to participants, and showed positive impacts such as maternal empowerment for both breastfeeding and introducing solids. Future interventions should incorporate both prenatal and postpartum components. Trial registration Study protocols were approved by the University of Kansas Medical Center’s Human Subjects Committee (STUDY00140506) and registered at ClinicalTrials.gov on 02/22/2018 (NCT03442517, retrospectively registered). All participants gave written informed consent prior to data collection.

scholarly journals Pendidikan Kesehatan pada Ibu Hamil dan Nifas tentang Asi Ekslusif untuk Meningkatkan Cakupan Asi Ekslusif

2020 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 155-164
Author(s):  
Winda Nurmayani M ◽  
Syamdarniati Syamdarniati ◽  
Misroh Mulianingsih ◽  
Indah Wasliah ◽  
Sopian Halid
Keyword(s):  
Health Promotion ◽  
Breast Milk ◽  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Community Service ◽  
Exclusive Breastfeeding ◽  
Post Partum ◽  
Indonesian Government ◽  
Level Of Knowledge ◽  
The Right ◽  
Postpartum Mothers

Background: The Indonesian government has targeted exclusive breastfeeding 80%, but exclusive breastfeeding is not widely done, although the benefits of exclusive breastfeeding are very many, especially for babies and mothers, but in fact many mothers do not give exclusive breastfeeding to their babies, and in the field many mothers stop giving Breast milk in her baby before the age of 2 years. The process of early breastfeeding does not always run smoothly, sometimes mothers and babies experience various obstacles that hinder or complicate the process of breastfeeding, especially if this is the first experience for primigravida mothers who are still young and have a low level of knowledge about breastfeeding that hinders the practice of breastfeeding, and usually her child is not yet 2 years old ASI has been discontinued (Dewanetal., 2002; Yanikkeremetal., 2009). The purpose of this community service is to educate pregnant and post-partum mothers how to properly care for breast and breastfeeding techniques in an effort to increase exclusive breastfeeding coverage. Methods: This community service method is carried out by means of counseling in delivering material then followed by demonstrations and Q&A sessions. Results: The results of this dedication appear to be still many pregnant women and postpartum mothers who do not know the benefits of exclusive breastfeeding, how to care for the breast and how to breastfeed the right baby techniques, after health promotion and demonstration it appears that pregnant women and postpartum mothers are serious in understanding every step demonstrated. . Conclusion: Based on the results of the service, it is hoped that this activity can increase the coverage of breastfeeding mothers so that they can provide exclusive breastfeeding to their babies.

scholarly journals THE CORRELATION OF MOTHER’S KNOWLEDGE AND ATTITUDE WITH BREASTFEEDING PRACTICES IN TULANG BAWANG BARAT DISTRICT AT 2021

2021 ◽  
Vol 4 (IAHSC) ◽  
pp. 151-157
Author(s):  
Anik Yulianty ◽  
Sugeng Eko Irianto ◽  
Ai Kustiani
Keyword(s):  
Exclusive Breastfeeding ◽  
Quantitative Research ◽  
Dominant Factor ◽  
P Value ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Affective Factors ◽  
Breastfeeding Knowledge ◽  
Health Promotions ◽  
Level Of Knowledge ◽  
Knowledge And Attitude

Introduction:Breast milk is a liquid formed from a mixture of two substances, namely fat and water contained in a solution of protein, lactose and inorganic salts produced by the mother's breast glands, and is useful as baby food. Mother's knowledge and attitude in exclusive breastfeeding plays an important role in increasing the growth and development of children. The purpose of this study was to determine the relationship between the level of knowledge (cognitive factors) and attitudes (affective factors) of mothers in the practice of exclusive breastfeeding in Tulang Bawang Barat District in 2021. Method: This research is a quantitative research, with a cross sectional approach. The population in this study were all mothers who had babies > 6 months-12 months as many as 2285 with samples taken as many as 93 respondents. The object of this research is exclusive breastfeeding, knowledge and attitude. The research was conducted in June 2021 in the District of Tulang Bawang Barat. Collecting data using a questionnaire, data analysis is univariate, bivariate and multivariate. Results: The results showed that there was a relationship between knowledge (p value = 0.016, OR = 3.264), and attitudes (p value = 0.001, OR = 7.848) towards exclusive breastfeeding in Tulang Bawang Barat District in 2021. Dominant factors related to exclusive breastfeeding in Tulang Bawang Barat District in 2021, namely the attitude with a p-value of 0.000 OR 10.197. Conclusion: The dominant factor related to the practice of exclusive breastfeeding in Tulang Bawang Barat is the attitude of the mother. To improve the attitude of mothers in the Practice of Exclusive Breastfeeding, the Health Office needs to carry out health promotions with a more frequent frequency by using more attractive health promotion media in collaboration with the health promoter team at the puskesmas.

scholarly journals Gambaran Tingkat Pengetahuan Ibu Hamil tentang Gingivitis di Puskesmas Kakaskasen Tomohon

e-GIGI ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Heldin E. Kasiha ◽  
Shirley E.S. Kawengian ◽  
. Juliatri
Keyword(s):  
Pregnant Woman ◽  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Descriptive Study ◽  
Oral Diseases ◽  
Design Data ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Poor Knowledge ◽  
Level Of Knowledge ◽  
Cross Sectional Design

Abstract: Pregnant woman are vulnerable to oral diseases. Several studies have claimed that level of knowledge can affect dental oral health. Several dental oral problems can occur in pregnant woman inter alia pregnancy gingivitis. Gingivitis during pregnancy is due to increased concentrations of estrogen and progesterone. This condition is characterized by changes in the interdental papillae which become reddish, swollen, easily bleed accompanied by pain. Additionally, the gingiva becomes particularly sensitive to toxins and irritants such as plaque and calculus resulted in inflammation of the gingiva. This study was aimed to obtain the level of knowledge about gingivitis among pregnant women. This was a descriptive study with a cross sectional design. Data were obtained by using questionnairres. There were 60 respondents in this study obtained by using total sampling technique. Data were presented in frequency distribution tables. The results showed that there where 28 pregnant women (46.7%) with good level of knowledge and 32 woman pregnant (53,3%) with poor knowledge. Conclusion: Pregnant women in Puskesmas Kakaskasen had poor level of knowledge about gingivitis.Keywords: pregnant woman, knowledge, gingivitis Abstrak: Wanita hamil merupakan salah satu kelompok yang rentan akan penyakit gigi dan mulut. Beberapa penelitian menyatakan bahwa tingkat pengetahuan dapat memengaruhi kesehatan gigi dan mulut. Efek kehamilan pada kesehatan gigi dan mulut antara lain gingivitis kehamilan yang disebabkan oleh peningkatan konsentrasi hormon estrogen dan progesteron. Keadaan ini ditandai dengan papila interdental yang memerah, bengkak, mudah berdarah, disertai rasa nyeri dengan gingiva yang sensitif khususnya terhadap toksin maupun iritan seperti plak dan kalkulus yang berakibat lanjut terjadinya inflamasi gingiva. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mendapatkan gambaran pengetahuan ibu hamil tentang gingivitis. Jenis penelitian ialah deskriptif dengan desain potong lintang. Data diperoleh dengan menggunakan kuesioner dan disajikan dalam bentuk tabel distribusi frekuensi. Terdapat 60 responden yang diperoleh menggunakan total sampling. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan 28 ibu hamil (46,7%) berpengetahuan baik dan 32 ibu hamil (53,3%) berpengetahuan kurang. Simpulan: Tingkat pengetahuan ibu hamil terhadap gingivitis di Puskesmas Kakaskasen masih kurang.Kata kunci: ibu hamil. pengetahuan, gingivitis

Effect of the Knowledge and Attitudes of a Support Person on Maternal Feeding Choice

2016 ◽  
Vol 33 (1) ◽  
pp. 195-204 ◽  
Author(s):  
Courtney Thomas ◽  
Mary Ann O’Riordan ◽  
Lydia Furman
Keyword(s):  
Low Income ◽  
Exclusive Breastfeeding ◽  
Independent Predictor ◽  
Entire Group ◽  
Breastfeeding Initiation ◽  
Support Person ◽  
Breastfeeding Knowledge ◽  
Knowledge And Attitudes ◽  
Feeding Choice ◽  
Intention To Breastfeed

Background: Breastfeeding rates among urban, low-income populations are lower than the national average, and social support can affect breastfeeding initiation and duration both positively and negatively. Research aim: This study aimed to determine the effect of the presence of a support person and breastfeeding knowledge and attitudes of that person on a mother’s feeding choice and perceived level of support for her choice. Methods: Questionnaires were administered to 192 mothers receiving care for their infants in the Pediatric Practice at University Hospitals Rainbow Babies and Children’s Hospital in Cleveland, Ohio, along with 74 adults accompanying these mothers. Data on demographics, feeding characteristics, and breastfeeding knowledge and attitudes were collected. Results: Analysis of the entire group of mothers found that breastfeeding-supportive knowledge and attitudes were an independent predictor of exclusive breastfeeding (odds ratio [ OR] = 1.89, 95% confidence interval [CI] [1.38, 2.60]) and any breastfeeding ( OR = 2.28, 95% CI [1.62, 3.21]). The presence of an accompanying adult was not related to feeding choice. Analysis of the subgroup of mothers with surveyed accompanying adults found independent predictors of any breastfeeding include maternal intention to breastfeed ( OR = 23.68, 95% CI [1.48, 377.6]) and breastfeeding-supportive knowledge and attitudes of the mother ( OR = 2.71, 95% CI [1.36, 5.40]) and the accompanying adult ( OR = 2.78, 95% CI [1.17, 6.60]). The only independent predictor of exclusive breastfeeding was maternal intention to breastfeed ( OR = 7.64, 95% CI [2.22, 26.3]). The majority of mothers (91%) felt supported, regardless of presence or absence of an accompanying adult. Conclusion: These findings emphasize the importance of breastfeeding education for mothers and their support persons.

scholarly journals Knowledge, Attitude, Prior Exposure and Intention to Breastfeed among Undergraduate University Students

2018 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 26
Author(s):  
SYAHRUL BARIAH ABDUL HAMID ◽  
Nabilah Yahya
Keyword(s):  
University Students ◽  
Infant Feeding ◽  
Prior Exposure ◽  
Attitude Score ◽  
High Exposure ◽  
Breastfeeding Knowledge ◽  
Breastfeeding Intention ◽  
Undergraduate University Students ◽  
Breastfeeding Attitude ◽  
Intention To Breastfeed

Introduction: The Theory of Planned Behaviour by Ajzen (1985) states that breastfeeding intention which is made prior to pregnancy predicted future breastfeeding outcomes and also influenced by factors including attitude, knowledge and exposure. The goal of this study was to investigate the level of breastfeeding knowledge, attitude, prior exposure and intention to breastfeed and the relationship between these factors among non-pregnant, single undergraduates. There are limited studies in Malaysia involving young adults who will be future parents. Methods: This cross-sectional study involved 377 students in UiTM Puncak Alam, Selangor. Self- administered questionnaires adapted from Infant Feeding Knowledge Test and Iowa Infant Feeding Attitude Score (IIFAS) were included as research instruments. Results: Overall study population had a low level of knowledge (10.61±2.10) and attitude (60.64± 5.02) towards breastfeeding, high exposure (2.7±0.52) and intention (4.74±0.64) to breastfeed especially in females. Breastfeeding knowledge is significantly associated with breastfeeding attitude and prior breastfeeding exposure. Breastfeeding intention also established an association with breastfeeding attitude and prior breastfeeding exposure. Subsequent predictive analysis found that breastfeeding attitude impacts breastfeeding intention.  Conclusion: Breastfeeding intervention should target undergraduate university students in preparing these future parents with adequate and accurate knowledge and positive attitudes towards breastfeeding thus, resulting in higher breastfeeding intention and greater efforts of initiation and sustenance of breastfeeding.  KEYWORDS: Breastfeeding knowledge, breastfeeding attitude, breastfeeding exposure, breastfeeding intention, university undergraduates

scholarly journals Breastfeeding knowledge and attitudes of Nigerian mothers assessed by the Iowa infant feeding attitudes scale

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (12) ◽  
pp. 5722
Author(s):  
Lilian O. Ezechi ◽  
Victoria Otobo ◽  
Patricia E. Mbah ◽  
Oliver C. Ezechi
Keyword(s):  
Infant Feeding ◽  
Infant Formula ◽  
Exclusive Breastfeeding ◽  
Attitude Scale ◽  
Formula Feeding ◽  
Survey Study ◽  
Timely Initiation ◽  
Breastfeeding Knowledge ◽  
Knowledge And Attitudes ◽  
Knowledge And Attitude

Background: Excusive breastfeeding practice in Nigeria is reportedly dwindling, yet the current breastfeeding practices and challenges remain largely unknown. To use the Iowa infant feeding attitude scale (IIFAS) to assess the breastfeeding knowledge and attitude of recently delivered mothers in Lagos Nigeria.Methods: A community-based survey. Study-related data were obtained from 636 mothers selected through multistage sampling, using IIFAS. The scale was validated for our environment before use in the study. The study data were managed with SPSS version 22.0.Results: The prevalence of any breastfeeding, exclusive breastfeeding at 6 months and timely initiation of breastfeeding was 99.5%, 22.2% and 47.4% respectively. While the mothers had some knowledge of breastfeeding, their overall knowledge and attitudes about breastfeeding were positive towards infant formula than breastfeeding. More than half of the mothers in our study stated that infant formula was as healthy for infants as breastmilk (62.3%), formula feeding is the better choice if the mother plans to go back to work (80.7%), and that formula feeding was more convenient than breastfeeding (56.9%). Previous exclusive breastfeeding experience (OR 2.7, 95% CI: 1.15, 8.41), being a housewife (OR 1.6, 95% CI: 1.14, 10.9), and having a positive attitude to breastfeeding (OR 1.9, 95% CI: 1.3, 11.6) were found to be associated with exclusive breastfeeding.Conclusions: Although breastfeeding was almost universal in the study area (99.5%), the knowledge and attitude to exclusive breastfeeding (EBF) were suboptimal. Public health education on breastfeeding should be intensified before, during and after pregnancy to improve mother’s EBF knowledge and attitude.

Validation of the Arabic Version of the Infant Feeding Intentions Scale Among Lebanese Women

2017 ◽  
Vol 33 (2) ◽  
pp. 383-389 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nadine Yehya ◽  
Hani Tamim ◽  
Lama Shamsedine ◽  
Soumaya Ayash ◽  
Lama Abdel Khalek ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Construct Validity ◽  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Infant Feeding ◽  
Exclusive Breastfeeding ◽  
Internal Consistency Reliability ◽  
Breastfeeding Duration ◽  
Arabic Version ◽  
Group 2 ◽  
Infant Feeding Intentions ◽  
Group 1

Background: The Infant Feeding Intentions (IFI) scale was shown to reliably measure maternal intentions to initiate breastfeeding and continue exclusive breastfeeding until 1, 3, or 6 months in English and Spanish but not in Arab contexts. Research aim: This study aimed to validate an Arabic version of the IFI scale (IFI-A) and examine its ability to predict exclusive breastfeeding at 1, 3, or 6 months in pregnant Lebanese women. Methods: The internal consistency reliability and construct validity of the IFI-A scale were tested on 50 pregnant women (Group 1), whereas its predictive ability was tested on 196 pregnant women (Group 2), who were surveyed monthly about their infants’ nutrition method until 6 months. Results: The IFI-A scale’s Cronbach’s alpha internal consistency reliability is .82. Its corrected item-total correlations ranged from .26 for Item 2 (“at least give breastfeeding a try”) to .86 for Item 4 (“will be exclusively breastfeeding at 3 months”). Exploratory factor analysis revealed that it is unidimensional. IFI-A scores correlated significantly with exclusive breastfeeding duration in Group 1 ( r = .624; p = .001) and with participants’ breastfeeding attitude ( r = .390; p < .001) and previous breastfeeding duration ( r = .237; p = .011) in Group 2, thus confirming its external construct validity. In adjusted analysis, the IFI-A scale predicted exclusive breastfeeding at 3 months, albeit weakly (odds ratio = 1.16; 95% confidence interval [0.99, 1.36]), but not at 1 or 6 months. Conclusion: The IFI-A scale is a reliable and valid tool to assess maternal feeding intentions and predict exclusive breastfeeding at 3 months in the Arab context. Further studies are needed in other Arab contexts to confirm our findings.

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