scholarly journals Determinants of Exclusive Breastfeeding Practices of Female Healthcare Workers in Jakarta, Indonesia

2021 ◽  
Vol 16 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Siti Rapingah ◽  
Nova Muhani ◽  
Besral Besral ◽  
Poppy Yuniar
Keyword(s):  
Exclusive Breastfeeding ◽  
Healthcare Workers ◽  
Optimal Growth ◽  
Influential Factor ◽  
World Health ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Breastfeeding Practices ◽  
Breastfeeding Rate ◽  
Worker Support

The World Health Organization (WHO) recommended that mothers worldwide exclusively breastfeed their infants for the child's first six months to achieve optimal growth, development, and health. Indonesia had not fulfilled the global standard of breastfeeding rate so that there was low coverage of exclusive breastfeeding in East Jakarta, especially for female healthcare workers. This study aimed to determine the factors associated with exclusive breastfeeding practices of healthcare workers. This was a quantitative study using a cross-sectional design. The recruited sample consisted of 85 female public health center workers with infants aged 6-24 months. Data were collected using self-administered questionnaires. Logistic regression analysis was applied to identify factors associated with exclusive breastfeeding. The results showed that the proportion of exclusive breastfeeding was 54.1%. Variables associated with exclusive breastfeeding were knowledge, attitude, family support, co-worker support, and healthcare worker support. Multivariate analysis showed that knowledge and age were the dominant factors of exclusive breastfeeding practices with an odds ratio (OR) adjusted OR of 14 and 5, re¬spectively. Knowledge was an influential factor in the success of exclusive breastfeeding. Therefore, creating a training program related to breastfeeding would be expected to improve knowledge. Besides, a supportive policy such as providing breastfeeding facilities was needed.

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

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.

scholarly journals Predictors of breastfeeding practices among mothers in a developing African country – A tertiary facility based study in Calabar, Nigeria

2021 ◽  
Vol 48 (1) ◽  
pp. 20-25
Author(s):  
Joanah M. Ikobah ◽  
Kelechi Uhegbu ◽  
Iwasam E. Agbor ◽  
Ekong Udoh
Keyword(s):  
Breast Milk ◽  
Exclusive Breastfeeding ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Childhood Development ◽  
Categorical Variables ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Breastfeeding Practices ◽  
Breastfeeding Rate ◽  
Milk Substitute ◽  
Breast Milk Substitute

Introduction: Breastfeeding is essential for optimum childhood development. Although there is an increased awareness of the importance of breast milk, the Nigerian Demographic and Health Survey of 2018 showed that less than one-third (29%) of mothers in Nigeria practice exclusive breastfeeding. This may be attributed to several factors, hence the need for this study to assess the indicators and predictors of breastfeeding practices among mothers in a tertiary facility in Calabar, Cross River State. Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted in the University of Calabar Teaching Hospital, Calabar, Nigeria. Consenting mothers of children aged six weeks to two years were sequentially recruited into the study using an interviewer-administered questionnaire. A test of association of categorical variables was done using Chi square test and pvalue was set at 0.05. Results: One hundred and twenty one children and their mothers were surveyed. Mean age of children was 6.2±3.8months and mothers was 28±25years. Exclusive breastfeeding rate for six months was 67.8%.Timely breastfeeding within one hour of life was 44.6%,ever breastfed rate was 86%. Practice of giving water alongside breast milk and use of breast milk substitute was 18.2% and 14.0% respectively. Mothers age was significantly associated with practice of exclusive breastfeeding (p=0.014) and giving water alongside breast milk (p=0.005) while birth order was associated with timely commencement of breastfeeding within one hour of life (p=0.022). Conclusion: The ever breastfed and exclusive breastfeeding rates were fairly high. However, the timely first suckling rate, increased use of breast milk substitute and giving of water alongside breast milk in the first six months of life were low. There is the need for continuous health education of mothers.

scholarly journals Exclusive breastfeeding in rural Western China: does father’s co-residence matter?

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Jingchun Nie ◽  
Lifang Zhang ◽  
Shuyi Song ◽  
Andrew John Hartnett ◽  
Zhuo Liu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Family Support ◽  
Exclusive Breastfeeding ◽  
Population Based ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Western China ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Breastfeeding Practices ◽  
Breastfeeding Rate ◽  
The Status

Abstract Background China suffers from a low exclusive breastfeeding rate. Though it has been proofed that paternal support benefits breastfeeding a lot, the correlation between father’s co-residence and exclusive breastfeeding in China remain undiscovered. This study is to provide population-based evidence for the association of paternal co-residence on exclusive breastfeeding in rural western China. We also attempt to detect how the process works by examining the correlation between the father’s co-residence and breastfeeding family support as well as maternal decision-making power. Methods A cross-sectional study was conducted in 13 nationally-designated poverty-stricken counties in the Qinba Mountains area in 2019. Data on breastfeeding practices, the status of fathers co-residence, breastfeeding family support, and maternal decision-making power were collected via structured questionnaires from 452 caregivers-infant pairs. Multivariate regressions were conducted to explore the correlation between paternal co-residence and exclusive breastfeeding. Results The exclusive breastfeeding (0–6 months) rate was 16% in rural western China. Fathers’ co-residence was associated with a lower exclusive breastfeeding rate (OR = 0.413, 95% CI = 0.227–0.750, P = 0.004) and the rate did not improve when the father was the secondary caregiver. Even ruling out support from grandmothers, the association was still negative. Paternal co-residence did not improve maternal perceived breastfeeding family support, neither practically nor emotionally (β =0.109, P = 0.105; β =0.011,P = 0.791, respectively) and it reduced maternal decision-making power (β = − 0.196, P = 0.007). Conclusions Fathers’ co-residence is negatively associated with the exclusive breastfeeding rates in rural western China. More skill-based practical and emotional strategies should be considered on father’s education to help them better involvement and show more respect to mothers’ decisions.

scholarly journals Assessment of breastfeeding practices among lactating mothers: a cross-sectional study

2018 ◽  
Vol 5 (6) ◽  
pp. 2542
Author(s):  
Shweta Goswami ◽  
Pardeep Khanna ◽  
Ramesh Verma ◽  
Vinod Chayal
Keyword(s):  
Exclusive Breastfeeding ◽  
Urban Areas ◽  
Feeding Rate ◽  
Primary Objective ◽  
Bottle Feeding ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Breastfeeding Practices ◽  
Rural And Urban ◽  
Lactating Mothers ◽  
Breastfeeding Rate

Background: Breastfeeding practice is known to play an important role in reducing child mortality and morbidity. The primary objective was to assess the breastfeeding practices in Rohtak and the secondary objective was to compare the breastfeeding practices in the rural and urban areas of Rohtak.Methods: This descriptive type of community based cross-sectional epidemiological study was conducted in rural and urban field practice areas attached to Department of Community Medicine, Pt. B. D. Sharma PGIMS, Rohtak. 500 Lactating mothers of 6-11 months old children were included in the study and data was collected using the pre-tested questionnaire on breastfeeding practices.Results: In our study, early breastfeeding rate was 32.2%, exclusive breastfeeding rate was 23.4%, bottle feeding rate was 35.4% and timely complementary feeding rate was 63.2%.Conclusions: Counselling sessions with the aim to promote breastfeeding are needed. Mothers as well as other family members should particularly be educated about the importance of early initiation of breastfeeding and to prolong exclusive breastfeeding. 

scholarly journals Assessment of Exclusive Breastfeeding Practice and Associated Factors among Mothers in West Shoa Zone, Oromia, Ethiopia

2020 ◽  
Vol 2020 ◽  
pp. 1-6
Author(s):  
Kassa Mamo ◽  
Tizita Dengia ◽  
Abuzumeran Abubeker ◽  
Eden Girmaye
Keyword(s):  
Exclusive Breastfeeding ◽  
Associated Factors ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Optimal Growth ◽  
Maternal Health Service ◽  
World Health ◽  
Feeding Practice ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Care Clinic ◽  
Breastfeeding Practice

Background. The World Health Organization (WHO) recommends mothers worldwide to exclusively breastfeed infants for the child’s first six months to achieve optimal growth, development, and health. Even though appropriate feeding practice is the most cost-effective intervention to reduce child morbidity and mortality, exclusive breastfeeding practices in developing countries are still low. Objective. The objective of the study was to assess exclusive breastfeeding practice and associated factors among mothers in West Shoa zone. Methods. Community-based cross-sectional study design was conducted from May to December 2018 in the West Shoa zone, Ethiopia, among 710 mothers with 6–9-month-old infants. The multistage stage sampling technique was employed. A pretested structured interviewer-administered questionnaire was used to collect the data. Epi Info version 7.1.2.0 was used to enter the data, and we transferred to SPSS version 25 for analysis. The association between factors and the exclusive breastfeeding were analyzed with bivariate and multivariate logistic regression. Result. A total of 710 women were included with a response rate of 97.9%. The prevalence of unintended pregnancy was 38.7%, and only 65.35% of the respondents reported that they have exclusively breastfed for the first six months of their infant’s life. Marital status (AOR 2.467 (1.333–4.564)), ANC visit (AOR 2.562 (1.250–5.252)), pregnancy intentionality (AOR 4.727 (3.217–6.945)), postnatal care clinic attendance (AOR 3.373 (2.293–4.963)), and counseling on exclusive breastfeeding AOR 2.544 (1.239–5.225) were the factors associated with exclusive breastfeeding. Exclusive breastfeeding practice is still low and actions need to be taken like educating the community about the importance of exclusive breastfeeding using every accessible media. Maternal health service centers should provide counseling and education for women about breastfeeding.

scholarly journals Trends in breastfeeding rates in Portugal: results from five National Health Interview Surveys

2020 ◽  
Vol 30 (Supplement_5) ◽  
Author(s):  
I Kislaya ◽  
P Braz ◽  
C M Dias ◽  
I Loureiro
Keyword(s):  
National Health ◽  
Exclusive Breastfeeding ◽  
Maternity Leave ◽  
World Health ◽  
Breastfeeding Support ◽  
Positive Role ◽  
Breastfeeding Practices ◽  
Breastfeeding Rate ◽  
Breastfeeding Rates ◽  
Positive Evolution

Abstract Background The World Health Organization advice breast milk as the perfect food for the newborn starting immediately after birth and exclusively up to at least 6 months of age. However, there are considerable differences in breastfeeding rates between countries related to their policies on breastfeeding promotion and duration of maternity leave. This study aims to describe changes in breastfeeding rates over time in Portugal as a way to inform social policies and public health initiatives on breastfeeding. Methods To examine the breastfeeding rates evolution we used data from five National Health Surveys. Breastfeeding was assessed based on information provided by the mothers of children born between 1982 and 2014. Birth cohorts were grouped in block of 3-year period. We estimated 3 and 6-months exclusive breastfeeding rates and 95% confidence intervals. Trends in breastfeeding rates for each outcome were assessed by linear regression weighting each cohort-specific estimate by the inverse of variance in the logit scale. Results We analyzed data on 9172 children; sample size by birth cohort ranged from 213 in 2012/14 to 1651 in 1994/96. Proportion of infants ever breastfed during the study period varied between 71.7% and 86.7%. The 3 months exclusive breastfeeding rate increased by 9.5% (CI95%:7.8-11.3%) per 3-year period, from 41.3% (CI95%:38.7-43.9%) in 1982/84 to 62.4% (CI95%:55.7-68.7%) in 2012/14. The 6 months exclusive breastfeeding rate raised up from 23.5% (CI 95%:21.2-25.7%) in 1982/84 to 31.9% (CI95%:26.0-38.5%) in 2012/14, corresponding to 5.6% increase per 3-year period. Conclusions This study shows a positive evolution in breastfeeding practices, with an increased in the prevalence of women who reported exclusively breastfeeding until the 3rd and 6th month after birth. Our results may be explained by changes in maternity leave duration. Furthermore, the results emphasize the need for further investment in breastfeeding support services and professionalś training. Key messages Positive evolution in breastfeeding practices in Portugal. Maternity leave duration could have a positive role.

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