scholarly journals Prevalence of and Factors Associated With Lactational Mastitis in Eastern and Southern Africa: An Exploratory Analysis of Community-Based Household Surveys

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mariame O. Ouedraogo ◽  
Lenka Benova ◽  
Tom Smekens ◽  
Gezahegn G. Sinke ◽  
Abraha Hailu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Caesarean Section ◽  
Formal Education ◽  
Household Surveys ◽  
Negative Consequences ◽  
Prelacteal Feeding ◽  
Community Based ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Country Level ◽  
Lactational Mastitis

Abstract BackgroundLactational mastitis is an extremely painful and distressing inflammation of the breast, which can seriously disrupt breastfeeding. Most of the evidence on the frequency of this condition and its risk factors is from high-income countries. Thus, there is a crucial need for more information on lactational mastitis and its associated factors in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA).MethodsWe used data from representative, community-based cross-sectional household surveys conducted with 3,315 women from four countries (Ethiopia, Kenya, Malawi, and Tanzania) who reported ever-breastfeeding their last child born in the two years before the survey. We first estimated country-specific and pooled prevalence of self-reported lactational mastitis and examined mastitis-related breastfeeding discontinuation. Additionally, we examined factors associated with reporting mastitis in the pooled sample using bivariate and multivariable logistic regression accounting for clustering at the country level and post-stratification weights.ResultsThe prevalence of self-reported lactational mastitis ranged from 3.1% in Ethiopia to 12.0% in Kenya. Close to 17.0% of women who experienced mastitis stopped breastfeeding because of mastitis. The adjusted odds of self-reported lactational mastitis were approximately two-fold higher among women who completed at least some primary school compared to women who had no formal education. Study participants who delivered by caesarean section had 1.46 times higher odds of reporting lactational mastitis than women with a vaginal birth. Despite wide confidence intervals, our models also indicate that young women (15 – 24 years) and women who practiced prelacteal feeding had higher odds of experiencing lactational mastitis than older women (25+ years) and women who did not give prelacteal feed to their newborn. ConclusionThe prevalence of lactational mastitis in four countries of SSA might be somewhat lower than estimates reported from other settings. We found that lactational mastitis may result in breastfeeding discontinuation in approximately 1 in 5 woman-infant dyads affected by the condition. Factors such as younger age, higher education, caesarean section, and prelacteal feeding may be associated with experiencing mastitis. Further studies should explore the risk and protective factors for lactational mastitis in African contexts and address the negative consequences on breastfeeding.

Prelacteal Feeding and Associated Factors Among Northwestern Ethiopian Women Having Children Less than Six Months Age: A Community Based Cross- Sectional Study

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Maezu G/slassie1 ◽  
Kiflay Mulugeta ◽  
Abraha Teklay Berhe
Keyword(s):  
Breast Feeding ◽  
Associated Factors ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Prelacteal Feeding ◽  
Community Based ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Timely Initiation ◽  
Factors Associated

Abstract Background: Prelacteal feeding is administration of any food or fluid other than breast milk before initiation of breast feeding. Optimal breastfeeding including discouraging prelacteal feeding could save 823,000 lives per year among children ages five years old and younger. Despite of this mothers give prelacteal feeding to their child in different part of Ethiopia; However, there is a paucity of information on prevalence of prelacteal feeding and associated factors in the study area. Thus, the current study aimed at determining of the prevalence of prelacteal feeding and associated factors among mothers of children aged less than six months in Gozamen district, East Gojjam zone, North West Ethiopia, 2019-2020Methods: A community -based cross-sectional study was conducted among 741 mothers of children aged less than six months in Gozamen district from August 2019 to Feb 2020. Stratified cluster sampling technique was used to select study participants. Data were collected by face to face interviewer-administered, pretested and semi-structured questionnaire. Descriptive analysis, bi-variable and multivariable logistic regression model were employed. Adjusted odds ratio with 95% confidence interval was used to identify factors associated with prelacteal feeding.Results: In this study the prevalence of prelacteal feeding was found to be 17.1%with 95%CI [14.3, 20]. Mothers who had no ANC follow up [AOR: 7.53, CI; 3.32, 17.05], those mothers who did not discard colostrum [AOR: 0.12, CI; 0.07, 0.12] time of breast feeding initiation [AOR: 3.53, CI; 2.05, 6.11] and mothers who had single ANC visit [AOR: 2.98, CI; 1.52, 5.85] were significant independent factors associated with prelacteal feeding.Conclusion: This study concluded that prelacteal feeding was high in the study area .Therefore, in order to tackle this problem strengthening antenatal follow up, timely initiation of breastfeeding, health education and awarenes creation of the communities are recommended interventions.

scholarly journals Prelacteal Feeding and Associated Factors among Mothers of Infants Aged 6 to 12 Months in Chitwan District, Nepal: A Community Based Cross-sectional Study

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mani Neupane ◽  
Govinda Prasad Dhungana ◽  
Bimala Sharma ◽  
Dhirendra Paudel
Keyword(s):  
Institutional Delivery ◽  
Economic Status ◽  
Feeding Practices ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Feeding Practice ◽  
Age Group ◽  
Prelacteal Feeding ◽  
Community Based ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Factors Associated

ABSTRACTBackgroundA Prelacteal feed is any food except mothers’ milk provided to a newborn before breastfeeding is established. Prelacteal feeding is a major barrier to exclusive breastfeeding and is associated with newborn infection. It is a prevalent practice in Nepal. This study aimed to investigate prelacteal feeding practice and associated factors among mothers of infants aged 6 to 12 months in Chitwan district, Nepal.MethodsA community-based cross-sectional study was conducted. 297 mothers of infants aged 6 to 12 months were selected using a systematic random sampling technique. Descriptive statistics, univariate and binomial logistic regression analysis were done to identify the factors associated with prelacteal feeding practice. Variable with a p-value <0.05 were identified as statistically significant factors.ResultThe prevalence of prelacteal feeding was 40.1% (95% CI: 34.5%-45.7%). Formula milk (n=109), animal milk (n=13), Plain water (n=6) were some of the types of prelacteal feed reported. Respondents in the 25-29 years age group were about 58.2% less likely to practice prelacteal feeding (adjusted odds ratio (AOR)=0.415, 95% confidence interval (CI):0.209-0.837) as compared to the respondents belonging to 35 years or more age group. Economic status was another factor associated with prelacteal feeding practice. Those mothers with poorer economic status were about 57.9 % (AOR= 0.421, CI: 0.179-0.992) less likely to practice prelacteal feeding than the mothers belonging to the richest. Similarly, mothers having poor knowledge on prelacteal feeding were found about three (AOR= 2.661, CI: 1.514-4.674) times more likely to have prelacteal feeding than those mothers who had good knowledge about prelacteal feeding. Home delivery and caesarean section in case of institutional delivery were two major reasons stated for providing prelacteal feeding.ConclusionPrelacteal feeding was commonly practiced in the Chitwan district, Nepal. Mother’s age, economic status, mothers’ knowledge of prelacteal feeding practices, and mode of delivery were factors associated with prelacteal feeding practices. Therefore, awareness and knowledge on the risk associated with prelacteal feeding, promotion of institutional delivery, timely initiation of breastfeeding, and avoidance of prelacteal feeding are important measures for preventing prelacteal feeding practices in Chitwan district, Nepal.

scholarly journals Factors associated with prelacteal feeding practices in Debre Berhan district, North Shoa, Central Ethiopia: a cross-sectional, community-based study

BMC Nutrition ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Mesele Damte Argaw ◽  
Maeza Mitiku Asfaw ◽  
Mekonen Birhane Ayalew ◽  
Binyam Fekadu Desta ◽  
Thandisizwe Redford Mavundla ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Feeding Practices ◽  
Prelacteal Feeding ◽  
Community Based ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Central Ethiopia ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Debre Berhan

scholarly journals Factors associated with parental traditional medicine use for children in Fagita Lekoma Woreda Northwest Ethiopia: A cross-sectional study

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 ◽  
pp. 205031212097800
Author(s):  
Damtew Asrat ◽  
Atsede Alle ◽  
Bekalu Kebede ◽  
Bekalu Dessie
Keyword(s):  
Confidence Interval ◽  
Traditional Medicine ◽  
Odds Ratio ◽  
Adjusted Odds Ratio ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Medicine Use ◽  
Community Based ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Traditional Medicines ◽  
Factors Associated

Background: Over the last 100 years, the development and mass production of chemically synthesized drugs have revolutionized health care in most parts of the world. However, large sections of the population in developing countries still depend on traditional medicines for their primary health care needs. More than 88% of Ethiopian parents use different forms of traditional medicine for their children. Therefore, this study aimed to determine factors associated with parental traditional medicine use for children in Fagita Lekoma Woreda. Method: Community-based cross-sectional study was conducted from 1 to 30 March 2019 in Fagita Lekoma Woreda. Data collection tool was a structured interviewer-administered questionnaire. Both descriptive and inferential statistics were used to present the data. Odds ratio and binary and multiple logistic regression analysis were used to measure the relationship between dependent and independent variables. Results: Among 858 participants, 71% of parents had used traditional medicine for their children within the last 12 months. Parents who cannot read and write (adjusted odds ratio = 6.42, 95% confidence interval = 2.1–19.7), parents with low monthly income (adjusted odds ratio = 4.38, 95% confidence interval = 1.58–12.1), and those who had accesses to traditional medicine (adjusted odds ratio = 2.21, 95% confidence interval = 1.23–3.98) were more likely to use traditional medicine for their children. Urban residents (adjusted odds ratio = 0.20, 95% confidence interval = 0.11–0.38) and members of community-based health insurance (adjusted odds ratio = 0.421, 95% confidence interval = 0.211–0.84) were less likely to use traditional medicine for their children. Conclusions: Our study revealed that the prevalence of traditional medicine remains high. Educational status, monthly income, residence, accessibility to traditional medicine, and being a member of community-based health insurance were predictors of potential traditional medicine use. Therefore, the integration of traditional medicine with modern medicine should be strengthened. Community education and further study on efficacy and safety of traditional medicines should be also given great attention.

scholarly journals The impact of arthritis on the physical function of a rural Maya-Yucateco community and factors associated with its prevalence: a cross sectional, community-based study

2015 ◽  
Vol 35 (S1) ◽  
pp. 25-34 ◽  
Author(s):  
Adalberto Loyola-Sanchez ◽  
Julie Richardson ◽  
Ingris Pelaez-Ballestas ◽  
José Alvarez-Nemegyei ◽  
John N. Lavis ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Function ◽  
Community Based ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
The Impact

scholarly journals Cataract among elderly in Sri Lanka

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
A.A. Nilanga Nishad ◽  
S.A. Hewage ◽  
K. Arulmoly ◽  
M.S. Amaratunge ◽  
J de Silva ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Sri Lanka ◽  
Screening Programme ◽  
National Level ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Community Based ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Future Studies ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Younger Age

AbstractOut of 39 billion people who are blind around the world, 20 billion (51.3%) is due to cataract, which is preventable. This study intended to assess the prevalence and factors associated with cataract among elderly in a divisional secretariat area in Sri Lanka. This community based cross sectional study assessed randomly selected470 adults over 60 years of age. Diagnosis of cataract was made by a slit lamp examination by medical officers, and classified according to Oxford Lens Opacity Classification system (LOCS III). Majority was between 60-69 age groups and 71% was females. The prevalence of cataract was estimated to be 80.6% including operated eye and 73.6% excluding the operated eye, with a female preponderance in lower age categories. Commonest type of cataract was the nuclear type (n=422; 44.9%), with a majority in grade 2 (218; 23.2%). The prevalence of cataract surgery in the diseased population was as low as 7%. Cataract leading to blindness is very prevalent among adults over 60 years of age in the studied area. Females tend to develop the disease at an early age than males. These findings warrant screening programme for elderly at community level, targeting females at a younger age than males. Future studies are recommended to assess the coverage and barriers for cataract surgeries at national level, which would be immensely useful in planning and improving health services.

scholarly journals Influence on attitudes and lifestyle due to lockdown amidst COVID-19 pandemic: a perception-based analysis among Bangladeshi residents

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Md. Saiful Islam ◽  
Md. Asad Ullah ◽  
Ummay Soumayia Islam ◽  
Sahadat Hossain ◽  
Yusha Araf ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Associated Factors ◽  
Formal Education ◽  
Rural Residence ◽  
Regression Analyses ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Positive Attitudes ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Structured Questionnaire

Abstract Background Countrywide lockdown or stay-at-home order has been implemented to slow down the transmission of emergent coronavirus. However, the influence on attitudes and lifestyle due to lockdown amidst the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has been poorly understood. The present study aimed to investigate the influence on attitudes and lifestyle due to lockdown amidst the COVID-19 pandemic among Bangladeshi residents. Methods A cross-sectional survey carried out involving 1635 community dwellers across eight divisions in Bangladesh conducted from April 15, 2020 to May 10, 2020. A structured questionnaire incorporating socio-demographic, attitudes towards lockdown and adverse lifestyle amidst lockdown measures was employed to collect data using the Google Forms. Multiple regression analyses were executed to determine the associated factors of positive attitudes towards lockdown and adverse lifestyle. Results The mean scores of attitudes towards lockdown were 67.9 (SD = 8.4) out of 85 with an overall correct rate (positive attitudes) of 79.9%; whereas the mean scores of adverse lifestyle amidst lockdown were 16.1 (SD = 4.8) out of 34 with an overall rate of 47.4%. The factors associated with more positive attitudes towards lockdown included being female, divorced, higher educated, and students. Conversely, being male, having no formal education, and rural residence were associated factors of adverse lifestyle amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. Conclusions The findings reflect how the COVID-19 lockdown has preciously impacted the attitudes, and lifestyle of Bangladeshi citizens, which will contribute to promoting appropriate measures during a subsequent zonal or complete lockdown.

scholarly journals Prevalence and factors associated with erectile dysfunction among adult men in Moshi municipal, Tanzania: community-based study

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
KENAN BOSCO NYALILE ◽  
Emmanuel HP Mushi ◽  
Epiphania Moshi ◽  
Beatrice J. Leyaro ◽  
Sia E Msuya ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Erectile Dysfunction ◽  
Lifestyle Modification ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
Screening Program ◽  
Community Based ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Adult Men

Abstract Background: Erectile dysfunction (ED) has a negative impact on ones’ relationships with poor quality of life as inevitable result. Men’s sexual health has been forgotten in most developing countries and therefore the burden of ED and associated risk factors are not known in these settings. This study aimed to determine the prevalence and factors associated with erectile dysfunction among adult men in Moshi municipality, northern Tanzania. Methodology: A community based cross-sectional study was conducted in July 2019. Multi stage sampling technique was used to enroll men aged 18 years and above infour wards of Moshi municipality. The 5-item version of the International Index of Erectile Function (IIEF-5) scale was used to assess erectile dysfunction. Multivariate logistic regression was done to get factors associated with ED. Results: The mean age of the 381 men was 39.6 (SD ±16.8) years. Theoverall prevalence of ED on this study was 29.7%. The severity of ED among study participants was 13.4 % (51), 9.7 % (37), 3.7 % (14), 2.9% (11) participants had mild, mild to moderate, moderate and severe erectile dysfunction respectively. Age, tobacco use, overweight, hypertension and diabetes all showed significance association with ED. However, in multivariate logistic analysis only age ≥40 years and hypertension remain statistically significant associated with ED [(OR 5.2, 95% CI 2.68-10.21, P<0.001), (OR 11.5, 95% CI 5.8-22.76, P<0.001) and (OR 2.5, 95% CI 1.06-5.86, P=0.035) ] respectively. Conclusion: About one in three men in Moshi municipal had ED. High prevalence of ED among hypertensive individuals suggest a need to establish ED screening program during their routine clinic for early detection and treatment. Furthermore, education should be given on lifestyle modification to prevent hypertension and diabetes in the community. The outcome will be improvement of patient’s quality of life. Key words: Erectile dysfunction, Diabetes mellitus, Hypertension, Physical activities, Prevalence, Predictors, Tanzania

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