A Preliminary Cross-Sectional Assessment on Exclusive Breastfeeding among Women Attending a Postnatal Clinic at the Holy Family Hospital, Techiman, Ghana

Exclusive breastfeeding (EBF) for the first six months of life has remained low in Ghana, despite strong evidence of benefits to babies/infants that supports the practice. This study is a preliminary assessment of the adherence to EBF among mothers attending the postnatal clinic. Methods: The study was cross-sectional, involving 85 breastfeeding mothers who attended the postnatal clinic at the Holy Family Hospital, Techiman. A structured questionnaire was used to collect data on socio-demographic information and adherence to EBF. A total of 85 mothers and their babies (50 females and 35 males) participated in the study. Out of this total, 45.9% (39/85) were exclusively breastfed, while 54.1% (46/85) were non-exclusively breastfed. About 17.6% of the mothers with Junior High School (JHS) education exclusively breastfed their babies compared to those with Senior High School (SHS) (15.3%) and tertiary (12.9%) (p > 0.05). Babies who were not exclusively breastfed were 12.9% (11/85), 17.6% (15/85), and 23.5% (20/85) for mothers with JHS, SHS, and tertiary education respectively (r = 0.182, p = 0.096). The distribution of weight classification among exclusive and non-exclusively breastfed babies was significantly different (χ2 = 13.583, p 0.001). The findings of this study provide a preliminary assessment of adherence to EBF in Techiman, Ghana. Exclusive breastfeeding practices appear suboptimal. Education and working status of mothers negatively impact adherence on exclusive breastfeeding. Interventions emphasizing the continuous education of mothers could promote exclusive breastfeeding.

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The effects of mother’s education on achieving exclusive breastfeeding in Indonesia

BMC Public Health ◽

10.1186/s12889-020-10018-7 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 21 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Agung Dwi Laksono ◽

Ratna Dwi Wulandari ◽

Mursyidul Ibad ◽

Ina Kusrini

Keyword(s):

High School ◽

Junior High School ◽

Exclusive Breastfeeding ◽

Employment Status ◽

Tertiary Education ◽

Education Level ◽

Nutrition Status ◽

Mother’S Education ◽

Mother’S Age ◽

Mother's Education

Abstract Background Even though the Indonesian government have set regulations for maintaining exclusive breastfeeding practices, the coverage remains low. The study aims to analyze the effects of mother’s education level on the coverage of exclusive breastfeeding in Indonesia. Methods This study used data from the 2017 Nutrition Status Monitoring Survey. It covered data of 53,528 children under 5 years old (7–59 months) as the samples. Variables included exclusive breastfeeding status, mother’s education level, mother’s age, marital status, employment status, gender, residence, under five’s age and gender. A binary logistics regression was performed in the final test. Results Mothers who graduated from elementary school were 1.167 times more likely to perform exclusive breastfeeding compared to mothers who never attended schools. Additionally, those who graduated from junior high school had 1.203 times possibilities to give exclusive breastfeeding compared to mothers without educational records. While, mothers who graduated from high school were 1.177 times more likely to perform exclusive breastfeeding compared to those without educational records. Mothers who graduated from tertiary education had 1.203 times more possibilities to perform exclusive breastfeeding compared to mothers who were never enrolled to schools. Other variables also became affecting predictors on exclusive breastfeeding, such as mother’s age, mother’s employment status, child’s age, and residence. Conclusions The mother’s education level positively affects exclusive breastfeeding practice in Indonesia.

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TINGKAT PENGETAHUAN IBU MENYUSUI TENTANG PEMBERIAN ASI EKSKLUSIF DI BAGIAN OBSTETRI DAN GINEKOLOGI BLU RSU PROF. DR. R. D. KANDOU MANADO

e-CliniC ◽

10.35790/ecl.2.2.2014.5425 ◽

2014 ◽

Vol 2 (2) ◽

Author(s):

Vanda Rondonuwu ◽

Maria Loho ◽

Eddy Suparman

Keyword(s):

High School ◽

Breast Milk ◽

Junior High School ◽

Exclusive Breastfeeding ◽

Public Hospital ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Educational Levels ◽

Level Of Knowledge ◽

The One ◽

Breastfeeding Attitude

Abstract: Breast milk is the best food for infants, it can not be replaced with other foods and no one food that can substitute for breast milk. Breast milk is the one of food types that meet all the needs of infant's elements . The elements include physical, psychological, social, and spiritual. Breast milk contains nutrients, hormones, growth factors elements of immunity, anti-allergic, and anti-inflammatory. Methods: This is a descriptive study with cross sectional approach. This study was conducted with samples taken randomly in the postpartum section of Obstetrics Gynecology of Prof. DR. RD Kandou Public Hospital in Manado city. the total numbers of samples is 50 mothers. The data was collected using a questionnaire interview. Results: From the results obtained, based on age less than 20 years of 22%, 21-25 years of 8%, 26-30 years of 28%, 31-35 years of 24%, more than 36 years of 18%. Educational levels of samples are elementary of 8%, junior high school of 18%, senior high school of 62%, and college of 4%. Based on the occupation that working outside home of 32%, while mothers who working in house as much as 22% and 46% mothers is a housewife. Based on the level of mothers knowledge towarda exclusive breastfeeding was found and most mothers have a sufficient level of knowledge about exclusive breastfeeding with 62% rates. Under the provision, we found 22% Exclusive breastfeeding mothers. Conclusions: It is recommended that mothers should improve their knowledge of exclusive breastfeeding and exclusive breastfeeding attitude, therefore the infants needs can be fullfilled well. Keywords: Knowledge of the mother, Breastfeeding, Exclusive breastfeeding Abstrak: ASI merupakan makanan terbaik bagi bayi, tidak dapat digantikan dengan makanan lainnya dan tidak ada satupun makanan yang dapat menggantikan ASI. ASI adalah satu jenis makanan yang mencukupi seluruh unsur kebutuhan bayi baik fisik, psikologi, sosial, maupun spiritual. ASI mengandung nutrisi, hormon, unsur kekebalan faktor pertumbuhan, anti alergi, serta anti inflamasi. Metode: Penelitian ini bersifat deskriptif dengan pendekatan cross sectional. Penelitian ini dilakukan dengan pengambilan sampel yang diambil secara acak di ruang nifas bagian Obstetri Ginekologi BLU RSU Prof DR. R.D Kandou Manado, dengan jumlah sampel berjumlah 50 orang. Pengumpulan data dilakukan dengan wawancara menggunakan kuesioner. Hasil: Dari hasil yang didapatkan, berdasarkan umur kurang dari 20 tahun 22%, 21-25 tahun 8%, 26-30 tahun 28%, 31-35 tahun 24%, lebih dari 36 tahun 18%. Berdasarkan pendidikan SD 8%, SLTP 18%, SLTA 62%, Akademik/D3 4%. Berdasarkan pekerjaan yang bekerja diluar rumah 32%, sedangkan yang bekerja didalam rumah sebanyak 22% dan tidak bekerja atau IRT 46%. Berdasarkan tingkat pengetahuan ibu tentang ASI eksklusif didapatkan bahwa paling banyak ibu memiliki tingkat pengetahuan cukup tentang ASI Eksklusif, yakni sebanyak 62%. Berdasarkan pemberian, didapatkan 22% ibu memberikan ASI Eksklusif. Simpulan: Disarankan kepada ibu agar lebih meningkatkan pengetahuan tentang ASI Eksklusif dan juga sikap pemberian ASI Eksklusif agar kebutuhan bayi bisa terpenbuhi dengan baik. Kata kunci: Pengetahuan Ibu, Pemberian ASI, ASI Eksklusif

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Sociodemographic Determinants Affecting Exclusive Breastfeeding Practices

International Journal Of Medical Science And Clinical Invention ◽

10.18535/ijmsci/v7i12.09 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 7 (12) ◽

pp. 5179-5184

Author(s):

Anwaya Magare ◽

Sangita Adchitre ◽

Vijaykumar Jadhav ◽

Swati Mahajan

Keyword(s):

Exclusive Breastfeeding ◽

Maternal Education ◽

Child Survival ◽

Well Being ◽

Sociodemographic Factors ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Breastfeeding Practices ◽

Sociodemographic Determinants ◽

Major Factors ◽

Structured Questionnaire

Introduction: Breastfeeding is very critical for the physiology, growth, and overall well-being of neonates and women. Exclusive breastfeeding and continued breastfeeding with complementary feeding are major factors in child survival, growth, and development. Breast-feeding in India is universal and, a lot of the customs and practices have their effect on it like familial change, societal and cultural differences, absence of elders informing the tradition of breastfeeding. Breastfeeding is having so many advantages for mother and infant, but still, the standard recommended practices are not followed. Hence, the researcher felt the need to assess the various sociodemographic factors determining current breastfeeding practices. Methods: A cross-sectional descriptive study was carried out amongst all the mother-child pairs attending immunization sessions from 1st October 2014 to 31st September 2015. The structured questionnaire was used to record the data. Collected data was used to assess the sociodemographic factors determining the current breastfeeding practices. Results: In the present study majority 163(50.2%) mothers practiced exclusive breastfeeding for 6 months. It was found that association between practice of exclusive breastfeeding and mothers education (χ2- 20.50, p-0.00), occupation (χ2- 10.48, p-0.01), religion (χ2-8.907, p-0.03), type of family (χ2-120.84, p-0.00) and socioeconomic status (χ2-35.62, p-9e-8) was statistically significant with. Conclusion: It was concluded that lack of adequate information, maternal education level, socioeconomic factors, etc. influence the early breastfeeding practices. Key words: Exclusive Breastfeeding, sociodemographic, mother’s education, mother’s occupation

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Breastfeeding practices among mothers of infants in Peringara Panchayat in Pathanamthitta District

Journal of Ayurveda and Integrated Medical Sciences (JAIMS) ◽

10.21760/jaims.v3i01.11637 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 3 (01) ◽

Author(s):

Aswathy S. ◽

Lakshmi M. K.

Keyword(s):

Exclusive Breastfeeding ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Community Based ◽

Chi Square ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Breastfeeding Practices ◽

Chi Square Test ◽

Type Of Delivery ◽

Initiation Of Breastfeeding

The study was aimed to assess the breastfeeding practices among mothers of infants in Peringara Gramapanchayat in Kerala. Study was a community based cross-sectional study among mothers of infants in Peringara gramapanchayat using a pretested questionnaire. 142 breastfeeding mothers of infants in Peringara gramapanchayat were studied and mothers who were not present at home during the study were excluded from the study. Study period consisted of 18 days between December 2015 and January 2016. Study variables includes type of delivery, initiation of breastfeeding, breastfeeding practices and role of ASHAs in promoting good breastfeeding practices. Statistical analysis was done using Pearson’s Chi-square test and T test. The study found that exclusive breastfeeding has been done by 68.3% of mothers. There is no practice of giving pre-lacteal feed, 95.8% of mothers have given colostrum to the new born. Statistically significant association was found between the type of delivery and time of initiation of breastfeeding (p less than 0.05). Time of initiation of breastfeeding was prolonged in case of Caesarean section. 49.3% of mothers have breastfed the baby within one hour. 55.6% of mothers were informed about importance of breastfeeding by ASHAs and only 20.4% of mothers were informed about period of exclusive breastfeeding and period of complimentary feeding by ASHAs.

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Prevalence and determinant factors of exclusive breastfeeding practices among mothers in Marrakesh province, Morocco: A cross- sectional survey

Mediterranean Journal of Nutrition and Metabolism ◽

10.3233/mnm-200517 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 1-11

Author(s):

Soufiane El Moussaoui ◽

Kamal Kaoutar ◽

Ahmed Chetoui ◽

Abdeslam El Kardoudi ◽

Fatiha Chigr ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Exclusive Breastfeeding ◽

Multivariate Logistic Regression ◽

Cross Sectional Survey ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Factors Associated ◽

Breastfeeding Practices ◽

Survey Report ◽

Duration Of Breastfeeding ◽

Breastfeeding Practice

BACKGROUND: Exclusive breastfeeding is the best form of nutrition for infants during the first 6 months of life. Nevertheless, the practice of breastfeeding is currently declining throughout the world. OBJECTIVE: The objective of this study was to assess the prevalence of exclusive breastfeeding (EBF) practice and its associated factors among mothers living in Marrakesh province, Morocco. METHODS: The data were collected using an interviewer administered questionnaire. Both bivariate and multivariate logistic regression analyses were used to identify factors associated with exclusive breastfeeding practice. RESULTS: Prevalence of exclusive breastfeeding was 50.2%. Mothers with age more than 30 years, residing in rural area, receiving counseling related breastfeeding during antenatal follow up and having knowledge about duration of breastfeeding were more likely to practice exclusive breastfeeding than their counterparts. CONCLUSION: Although the prevalence of breastfeeding in Marrakesh was higher than the last national survey report but it is still insufficient. These findings have to stress authorities and deciders to sensitize mothers and future mothers to increase exclusive breastfeeding practice notably through the involvement of health professionals.

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Factors associated with exclusive breastfeeding practices among mothers in Goba district, south east Ethiopia: a cross-sectional study

International Breastfeeding Journal ◽

10.1186/1746-4358-7-17 ◽

2012 ◽

Vol 7 (1) ◽

Cited By ~ 57

Author(s):

Tesfaye Setegn ◽

Tefera Belachew ◽

Mulusew Gerbaba ◽

Kebede Deribe ◽

Amare Deribew ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Exclusive Breastfeeding ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Factors Associated ◽

Breastfeeding Practices

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Relationship between Number and Order of Children with Exclusive Breastfeeding Practices in Surakarta

Smart Society Empowerment Journal ◽

10.20961/ssej.v1i1.48533 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 1 (1) ◽

pp. 7

Author(s):

Vivienne Tjung ◽

Husnia Auliyatul Umma ◽

Jarot Subandono

Keyword(s):

Exclusive Breastfeeding ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Bivariate Analysis ◽

Chi Square ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Number Of Children ◽

Breastfeeding Practices ◽

Analysis Technique ◽

The Relationship ◽

Breastfeeding Practice

Introduction: Exclusive breast milk is breastfeeding for six months to babies, without providing other foods and drinks. Breastfeeding for up to 6 months is recommended by various health organizations, including the Ministry of Health. In Indonesia, exclusive breastfeeding is still low, even though the benefits of breastfeeding are numerous. Various studies that have been conducted have shown different results regarding the relationship between the number and sequence of children with breastfeeding practices. This study aimed to determine the relationship between the number of children and the order of the children with the practice of exclusive breastfeeding in SurakartaMethods: This study was an analytic observational study with a cross-sectional study design. The research sample was determined by random sampling of mothers registered at the Penumping Health Center. The research sample consisted of 50 people who have children aged 1-5 years. Assessment of completeness of breastfeeding was measured using a questionnaire. Data were analyzed using bivariate analysis techniques using chi-square and multivariate logistic regression.Results and discussions: From 47 subjects studied with the bivariate analysis technique using the chi square between the number of children and the order of children with exclusive breastfeeding practice, the results were less significant, p = 0.724 and p = 0.401.Conclusion: There was no significant relationship between the number of children and the order of children with the practice of exclusive breastfeeding in Surakarta.Keywords: Exclusive breastfeeding, number of children, order of children.

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Symptomatic vergence disorders in junior high school children in Ghana

African Vision and Eye Health ◽

10.4102/aveh.v75i1.333 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 75 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Charles Darko-Takyi ◽

Naimah E. Khan ◽

Urvashni Nirghini

Keyword(s):

High School ◽

Binocular Vision ◽

Junior High School ◽

Junior High ◽

Cape Coast ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

School Based ◽

Convergence Insufficiency ◽

Vision Assessment ◽

Divergence Insufficiency

Background: Optometrists in Ghana are hampered in performing comprehensive binocular vision assessments, because of the lack of appropriate instruments leading to a paucity of data on vergence disorders and their association with asthenopia among Ghanaian school children.Aim: To establish the prevalence of symptomatic vergence disorders among junior high school (JHS) children in Cape Coast Metropolis, Ghana, in their habitual (vision) states and investigate if there were any associations between these disorders and specific asthenopic symptoms.Methods: A prospective cross-sectional school-based study using a multistage sample of 627 participants aged 12–17 years from JHSs in Cape Coast Metropolis. Participants completed a reliable asthenopic symptoms questionnaire and 220 participants who expressed two or more severe or very severe symptoms were selected for comprehensive binocular vision assessment in their habitual vision state.Results: The prevalence of symptomatic vergence disorders among JHS children in Cape Coast Metropolis was 14.8%. For specific symptomatic vergence disorders, the prevalence was: 1.4% basic esophoria, 1.4% basic exophoria, 8.6% convergence insufficiency, 1.8% convergence excess, 0.8% fusional vergence dysfunctions and 0.8% divergence excess. No participant had symptomatic divergence insufficiency. The study revealed significant associations between some specific symptomatic vergence disorders and specific asthenopic symptoms even though all of these asthenopic symptoms overlapped in other vergence disorders.Conclusion: Presenting complaints of specific asthenopic symptoms does not differentiate between specific types of vergence disorders. A comprehensive binocular vision assessment is vital in the diagnosis and management of these disorders to relieve asthenopia.

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Gambaran Perilaku Remaja Putri Terhadap Hygiene Genetalia Saat Menstruasi Pada Siswi Kelas X di SMA Negeri 5 Denpasar Tahun 2016

Jurnal Riset Kesehatan Nasional ◽

10.37294/jrkn.v2i2.119 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 2 (2) ◽

pp. 188

Author(s):

Ni Ketut Noriani, M.Kes ◽

Ni Made Nurtini

Keyword(s):

High School ◽

Young Women ◽

Junior High School ◽

Junior High ◽

Sampling Technique ◽

P Value ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Hygiene Behavior ◽

Level Of Knowledge ◽

Genital Hygiene

Knowledge greatly affect a person’s behavior. Lack of knowledge of young women against genital hygiene, especially during menstruation will cause reproductive problems such as infection, itching, redness, vaginal discharge, bad odor etc. The purpose of this study was to determine the relationship of the level of knowledge of the behavior of young women against genital hygiene during menstruation in female students of SMP Negeri 5 Junior High School Denpasar in 2016. This studyused analytical design with cross-sectional approach. The subjects were all 8th year students of SMA Negeri 5 Junior High School Denpasar Sampling used non-probability sampling with saturated sampling technique. The number of samples in this study was 78 respondents. Data collection tool was a questionnaire. Data analysis techniques used statistical test of Spearman Rho. This results showed that a significant level <0.05, p value<0.001 and direction of a positive correlation (+) and correlation strength 0.385 meaning lower levels of relationship. Then Ho was rejected but Ha was accepted which means there was a correlation between the level of knowledge of the behavior of young women about genital hygiene during menstruation. It can be concluded that the higher the level of knowledge of young women the better the genital hygiene behavior. The reverse was also true the less the level of knowledge of young girls, the more bad genital hygiene behavior. It suggested that the students should maintain good genital hygiene behavior.

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Distance Education: A Challenge for Higher Education in Indonesia

Pancaran Pendidikan ◽

10.25037/pancaran.v7i1.133 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 7 (1) ◽

Author(s):

M. Rosul Asmawi

Keyword(s):

High School ◽

Junior High School ◽

Educational Program ◽

Basic Education ◽

Junior High ◽

Tertiary Education ◽

National Education ◽

National Education System ◽

School Programs ◽

High School Programs

The implementation of educational program for all through distance learning is expected to match with the condition of Indonesia’s geography, demography, and culture that vary from one place to another. In terms of the implementation of the nine-year basic education compulsion program, Indonesia has carried out various programs, such as Package A (equal to elementary school) and Package B (equal to open junior high school) programs in many parts of provinces in Indonesia. This ‘open junior high school’ model has even been adopted as ‘open Islamic junior high school’ in other provinces. At the level of tertiary education, there is open university, as stated in the Act on National Education System No. 20 of 2003

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