scholarly journals Disparity in knowledge, attitude and practice among mothers of children under three years of age about early initiation of breastfeeding, exclusive breastfeeding and continued breastfeeding in Alwar district, Rajasthan, India

2020 ◽  
Vol 6 (4) ◽  
pp. 146
Author(s):  
Harish Chand ◽  
Mansi Chopra ◽  
Jyoti Sharma
Keyword(s):  
Exclusive Breastfeeding ◽  
Positive Attitude ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Early Initiation ◽  
Categorical Variables ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Early Initiation Of Breastfeeding ◽  
Attitude And Practice ◽  
Knowledge Attitude And Practice ◽  
Initiation Of Breastfeeding

<p class="abstract"><strong>Background:</strong> Considering the poor practices of optimal breastfeeding, a cross-sectional study with the objective to ascertain the disparity in knowledge, attitude and practice (KAP) pertaining to early initiation, exclusive and continued breastfeeding behaviours was conducted among the mothers of children below 3 years of age.</p><p class="abstract"><strong>Methods:</strong> 400 mothers of children ≤6 months from 52 villages of Rajasthan were included in the analysis for EBF. The data collection was analysed using statistical software SPSS version 23.0. All characteristics were summarized descriptively. Chi-square (χ2) test was performed to study the association between two categorical variables. Three points liket scale was administered to assess the attitude of mothers.  </p><p class="abstract"><strong>Results:</strong> 72.8 % mothers initiated early breastfeeding, 22.5% continued breastfeeding, and exclusively breastfeeding was practiced by none. 34.3% mothers had knowledge on early initiation of breastfeeding, 34.6% on exclusive breastfeeding and 65.5% had knowledge on continued breastfeeding. 73.8% mothers had positive attitude towards early initiation of breastfeeding, 13.5 % on exclusive breastfeeding and 79.5% had positive attitude towards continued breastfeeding up to 2 years.</p><p class="abstract"><strong>Conclusions:</strong> Though the attitude and knowledge on breastfeeding is good yet exclusive breastfeeding practice was observed very poor. These findings indicate that despite of having good knowledge and a positive attitude towards breastfeeding, there are certain myths and social determinants which hinder optimal breastfeeding. Identification of such barriers will be extremely useful, since counselling and behaviour change strategies will focus and address them, resulting in the practice of good behaviours.</p>

scholarly journals GAMBARAN PENGETAHUAN DAN SIKAP BIDAN DI RSU PROF. DR. R. D. KANDOU MANADO TENTANG INISIASI MENYUSU DINI

e-CliniC ◽  
2015 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Fadhillawatie Maanaiya ◽  
Maria Loho ◽  
Linda Mamengko
Keyword(s):  
Positive Attitude ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Early Initiation ◽  
Good Knowledge ◽  
Breastfeeding Initiation ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Female Partners ◽  
Early Initiation Of Breastfeeding ◽  
North Sulawesi ◽  
Initiation Of Breastfeeding

Abstract: Early Initiation of Breastfeeding (IMD) is the process of feeding the baby immediately after birth, which has important benefits such as support the sustainability of exclusive breastfeeding and potentially reduce IMR and MMR. Based on data by RISKESDAS 2013, the percentage of IMD implementation in Indonesia is only 34.5% and in North Sulawesi is only 29%. Midwives are recognized as professionals who work as female partners including help the mothers in initiating breastfeeding. Therefore midwives are expected to have a good knowledge and a positive attitude towards the IMD so the implementation may increase. This study aims to measure the knowledge and attitude of RSU Prof. Dr. R. D. Kandou Manado midwives toward early initiation of breastfeeding in 2014. This is a cross-sectional study using questionnaire administered to midwives in RSU Prof. Dr. R. D. Kandou Manado. As a results from 62 respondents, 41 respondents (66.1%) had a good knowledge on IMD, 14 respondents (22.6%) with moderate knowledge, 7 respondents (11.3%) with poor knowledge and all respondents (100 %) had a positive attitude towards the IMD. Most of midwife with a good knowledge is those who with age 36-40 years, Bachelor of Midwifery (S-I) and has been working for 6-10 years old.Keywords: knowledge, attitude, midwife, early breastfeeding initiation, IMDAbstrak: Inisiasi Menyusu Dini (IMD) adalah proses bayi menyusu segera setelah dilahirkan, yang memiliki manfaat penting diantaranya yaitu menunjang keberlangsungan ASI ekslusif serta berpotensi menurunkan AKB dan AKI. Berdasarkan data oleh RISKESDAS 2013, persentase pelaksanaan IMD di Indonesia baru sebesar 34,5% dan di Sulawesi Utara baru sebesar 29%. Bidan diakui sebagai tenaga profesional yang bekerja sebagai mitra perempuan termasuk membantu ibu dalam memulai pemberian ASI. Oleh karena itu bidan diharapkan memiliki pengetahuan yang baik serta sikap yang positif terhadap IMD sehingga pelaksanaan IMD dapat meningkat. Tujuan penelitian ini untuk mengetahui pengetahuan dan sikap bidan di RSU Prof. Dr. R. D. Kandou Manado tentang IMD tahun 2014. Penelitian ini dilakukan dengan desain penelitian cross-sectional menggunakan kuesioner kepada bidan di RSU Prof. Dr. R. D. Kandou Manado. Hasil penelitian dari 62 responden, didapatkan bahwa 41 responden (66,1%) telah memiliki pengetahuan yang baik tentang IMD, 14 responden (22,6%) berpengetahuan cukup, 7 responden (11,3%) berpengetahuan kurang serta seluruh responden (100%) memiliki sikap positif terhadap IMD. Mayoritas bidan yang berpengetahuan baik ialah bidan dengan umur 36-40 tahun, berpendidikan S-I Kebidanan dan lama kerja 6-10 tahun.Kata kunci: pengetahuan, sikap, bidan, inisiasi menyusu dini, IMD

scholarly journals Early Initiation and Prevalence of Exclusive Breastfeeding: A Cross-sectional Study among Employed Mothers in Bantul District, Indonesia

2020 ◽  
Vol 40 (3) ◽  
pp. 190-196
Author(s):  
Mia Ervina ◽  
Bunga Astria Paramashanti ◽  
Hamam Hadi ◽  
Nur Indah Rahmawati
Keyword(s):  
Exclusive Breastfeeding ◽  
Working Mothers ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Early Initiation ◽  
Reproductive Age ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Early Initiation Of Breastfeeding ◽  
Initiation Of Breastfeeding

Introduction: Exclusive breastfeeding plays an important role in preventing morbidity and mortality in infants and young children. However, exclusive breastfeeding coverage remains low, especially among working mothers. This study aimed to examine the relationship between early initiation of breastfeeding and prevalence of exclusive breastfeeding among working mothers in Bantul District, Yogyakarta Special Region, Indonesia. Methods: This study used a cross-sectional design. The population were all women in reproductive age who worked in middle and large companies. Samples included mothers whose infants were aged six to 12 months and were selected by probability proportional to size sampling technique. Main outcome was exclusive breastfeeding, while the independent variable was the early initiation of breastfeeding. Statistical analysis were descriptive statistics test, chi-square test, and multiple logistic regression at the level of significance of 0.05. Results: Exclusive breastfeeding coverage was around 22%, whilst the early initiation of breastfeeding coverage was 10%. Early initiation of breastfeeding was associated with exclusive breastfeeding practice (adjusted OR = 2.93; 95% CI: 1.04 - 8.28). Variables that were not significantly related to exclusive breastfeeding included being a first-time mother, maternal age, maternal educational level, breastfeeding counselling during antenatal visits, and delivery methods. Conclusions: Early initiation of breastfeeding is associated with higher prevalence of exclusive breastfeeding among working mothers. To increase exclusive breastfeeding coverage, particularly among employed women, it is highly recommended to enhance early initiation of breastfeeding program.

scholarly journals Early initiation of breastfeeding is protective against child stunting in South Sulawesi: A Cross-Sectional Study

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
SIRAJUDDIN SIRAJUDDIN ◽  
Saifuddin Sirajuddin ◽  
A Razak Thaha ◽  
Amran Razak ◽  
Ridwan M Thaha ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Early Initiation ◽  
Cluster Sampling ◽  
Breastfeeding Initiation ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Child Stunting ◽  
Early Initiation Of Breastfeeding ◽  
South Sulawesi ◽  
Initiation Of Breastfeeding

Abstract BackgroundSouth Sulawesi in 2018 was declared as the region with the fifth-highest position of stunting children. increasing the risk of excess nutrition and non-communicable diseases.ObjectivesTo investigate The early breastfeeding initiation practices dan stunting children in South Sulawesi Province, Indonesia.MethodsThe surveys were designed by a cross-sectional study. The sample size proportional to children 0–50 months. The household was eligible for inclusion in the survey if they contained a child aged 0–23 month and if the primary caregiver was present for interviews. Sampling technique determined by cluster sampling for each district.ResultsThe distribution of EBI practices in all districts/cities in South Sulawesi is between 14.93% to 90.97 %. EBI status is the majority of EBI 55.2%, duration with the highest percentage of ½ to 1 hour 48.2%. The Suckling process is good at 18.2% while others don't know. Timing is generally < 15 minutes 36.9%. Nutritional status data were known to severely stunting 6.1% and moderately stunting 15.6%.ConclusionEBI practices are more in urban than rural. Early initiation of breastfeeding is protective against child stunting in South Sulawesi

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 Epidemiology and Determinants of Knowledge, Attitude and Practice of Preventing COVID-19 Positive Patients at Southern Tigray Ethiopia: A Facility Based Cross-Sectional Study.

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Abdukadir Nigus Mohammed ◽  
Reda Haddish Berhe ◽  
Said Mussa Said
Keyword(s):  
Positive Attitude ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Health Care Facilities ◽  
Bivariate Analysis ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Attitude And Practice ◽  
Accurate Knowledge ◽  
Precautionary Measures ◽  
Knowledge Attitude And Practice

Abstract Background: The novel corona virus is a serious health problem world widely and is spreading in an immune naive population. Deaths are rising sharply, and health systems are under strain. There are confirmed cases of the virus in Ethiopia that found to have the problem. Therefore, the present study intended to assess epidemiology and determinant of knowledge, attitude, and practice of preventing COVID-19 positive patients at Southern Tigray Ethiopia.Methods: A facility based cross-sectional study was conducted from August 6, to October 26, 2020 in selected health care facilities of south Tigray. Multi-stage sampling technique was employed. Descriptive statistics were employed to describe the characteristics of the cross-section and to estimate the prevalence of clients having knowledge, attitude and practice of prevention. Bivariate analysis was performed using binary logistic regression.Results: A total of 170 COVID-19 positive patients were involved and eligible on the survey with the response rate of 98%. Of these participants, 106(62.4%) were male. Over half (51.2%) of the COVID-19 positive patients had good knowledge on transmission of COVID-19; about 64.4% had more accurate knowledge on prevention; ; about 62.9% had more positive attitude on prevention; and about half, 47.1% had poor practices of the precautionary measures against COVID-19. Participants who had more accurate knowledge for preventing COVID-19and more positive attitude of preventing COVID-19were 95%times (AOR=0.05, 95% CI =0.012 – 0.18) and 68% (AOR=0.32, 95% CI = 0.1 - 1.02) less likely, respectively, to implement the precautionary measures of COVID-19.Conclusion: Our findings suggest the need for effective and tailored health education programs aimed at improving COVID-19 knowledge, thereby leading to more favorable attitudes and to implementation and maintenance of safe practices.

scholarly journals KNOWLEDGE, ATTITUDE AND PRACTICE OF PHARMACOVIGILANCE AMONG OPERATORS OF PHARMACIES AND PATENT MEDICINE STORES IN SOKOTO METROPOLIS, NIGERIA

2018 ◽  
Vol 8 (5) ◽  
pp. 358-364
Author(s):  
KJ Awosan ◽  
A Yunusa ◽  
I Yakubu ◽  
KK Yunusa ◽  
AM Auwal
Keyword(s):  
Positive Attitude ◽  
Healthcare Providers ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Pv System ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Pv Systems ◽  
Attitude And Practice ◽  
Knowledge Attitude And Practice ◽  
Patent Medicine

Background: The weak pharmacovigilance (PV) systems in many developing countries of the world have undoubtedly hampered the global quest for safe drug use. Operators of pharmacies and patent medicine stores have important roles to play in developing the PV systems in these countries being the main source of medicines for acute conditions. This study aimed to assess the knowledge, attitude and practice of pharmacovigilance among operators of pharmacies and patent medicine stores in Sokoto metropolis, Nigeria. Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted among 249 operators of pharmacies and patent medicine stores selected by multistage sampling technique. Data were collected with a set of pretested self- administered, semi-structured questionnaire. Results: Although, the majority, 173 (69.5%) of the 249 respondents were aware of PV, less than a fifth (17.3%) had good knowledge of it. Despite positive attitude towards PV, only about half, 56 (52.3%) of the 107 respondents that had observed adverse drug reactions (ADRs) in clients reported; and of these, only about a tenth (12.8%) formally reported to the organization in charge of PV. The most commonly cited reasons for non-reporting were that they didn’t know where and how to report (51.0%), and unavailability of reporting forms (23.5%). Conclusion: This study showed poor knowledge of PV and sub-optimal ADRs reporting despite positive attitude towards it by operators of pharmacies and patent medicine stores in Sokoto metropolis, Nigeria. Sensitization of the populace and training of healthcare providers on PV and ADRs reporting are necessary for revitalizing the PV system in Sokoto State, Nigeria. Keywords: Pharmacovigilance, knowledge, attitude, practice

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.

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