scholarly journals Related Factors to Exclusive Breastfeeding in Puskesmas Ketaping of Padang Pariaman District

2018 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 134-138
Author(s):  
Hega Valentine ◽  
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Keyword(s):  
Exclusive Breastfeeding ◽  
Related Factors

scholarly journals Exclusive breastfeeding practices and associated factors among lactating mothers of infants aged 6–24 months in the Kumasi Metropolis, Ghana

2019 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Joseph Yaw Yeboah ◽  
David Forkuor ◽  
Williams Agyemang-Duah
Keyword(s):  
Exclusive Breastfeeding ◽  
Mode Of Delivery ◽  
Related Factors ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Normal Delivery ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Lactating Mothers ◽  
Health Related ◽  
Status Number ◽  
Logistic Regressions

Abstract Objective In spite of the benefits associated with exclusive breastfeeding practice (EBP), the practice remains low in Ghana. This study investigates prevalence and factors associated with EBP among lactating mothers of infants aged 6–24 months in Metropolitan Kumasi. Cross-sectional hospital-based data were collected at 5 health facilities from 160 randomly sampled lactating mothers. Multivariate logistic regressions were performed to determine factors associated with EBP. Results The prevalence of EBP was 50.6%. The study revealed that mothers aged 30–49 years (AOR = 1.948; 95% CI [1.146–3.310]), with normal delivery (AOR = 1.824; 95% CI [0.863–2.467]) and those who were unemployed (AOR = 1.202; 95% CI [0.557–2.593]) and without sore nipple (AOR = 1.890; 95% CI [1.534–3.484]) were significantly more likely to practise exclusive breastfeeding. The study further found that respondents with 3–4 deliveries were 0. 492 times significantly less likely to practise exclusive breastfeeding (AOR = 0.492; 95% CI [0.274–0.886]). The study has established the primacy of socio-demographic and health-related factors such as mothers’ age, employment status, number of deliveries (parity), mode of delivery and sore nipples in explaining EBP among lactating mothers. We recommend that policy on exclusive breastfeeding should consider multiple socio-demographic and health-related factors, especially, those associated with EBP.

scholarly journals Breastfeeding Duration and Related Factors among Mothers in Southeast Nigeria

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (5) ◽  
pp. 305-312
Author(s):  
Uchenna Ekwochi ◽  
Ebelechuku Francesca Ugochukwu ◽  
Chinyere Ukamaka Onubogu
Keyword(s):  
Exclusive Breastfeeding ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Breastfeeding Duration ◽  
Related Factors ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Southeastern Nigeria ◽  
Early Introduction ◽  
One Year ◽  
Nutritional Benefits ◽  
Duration Of Breastfeeding

Background: Breastfeeding is beneficial to mothers, infants and society at large. The nutritional and non-nutritional benefits are gained when practiced in line with recommended durations. Objective: The duration of breastfeeding and related factors among mothers of southeastern Nigeria were explored. Methods: This was a hospital based cross-sectional study using an interviewer-administered questionnaire. Data analysis employed SPSS version 20. Results: A total of 1,833 women were surveyed. Most (93.3%) were aged 20-40 years and had at least secondary education (94,6%). More than half (64.3%) were working class. Many had 1-4 children (91.5%) and a family size of ≤6 (74.2%). Up to 83.3% of the mothers breastfed for ≥12 months. Common reasons advanced for cessation of breastfeeding were pregnancy (29.8%), baby refusing to suckle (10.2%) or old enough to stop breastfeeding (18.0%). No reason for cessation was given for 22.4%. Mothers <20 years practiced non-exclusive breastfeeding or early introduction of complementary feeds, bottle-fed and were significantly least likely to breastfeed for up to one year. Conclusion: A suboptimal number of Nigerian mothers breastfed for ≥12 months. Unscientific reasons were proffered for cessation of breastfeeding. Younger mothers practiced non-exclusive breastfeeding, bottle-fed and gave early complementary feeds, negatively affecting duration of breastfeeding. Sustained individualized health education is advocated to improve duration of breastfeeding and avail young children of its wholesome nutritional benefits. Key words: Breastfeeding Cessation, Breastfeeding Duration, Lactation Cessation Determinants, Weaning Timing, Nutrition.

scholarly journals Factors and survival of exclusive breastfeeding in preterm infants upon discharge at six months of age

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (8) ◽  
pp. 30
Author(s):  
Josefina Gallegos-Martínez ◽  
Jaime Reyes-Hernández ◽  
Fátima de San Carlos Torres-Carreón ◽  
Blanca Esther Cuéllar-Miranda ◽  
Adriana Leite ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Neonatal Mortality ◽  
Hospital Discharge ◽  
Preterm Infants ◽  
Premature Infants ◽  
Exclusive Breastfeeding ◽  
Clinical Status ◽  
Baby Friendly Hospital Initiative ◽  
Post Discharge ◽  
Related Factors

Introduction and objective: Reducing the neonatal mortality rate in half is an objective proposed by WHO for the year 2025 through coverage strategies from the prenatal stage, delivery, birth, and hospitalization, one of these low-cost strategies is exclusive breastfeeding (EBF) in preterm infants, that contributes to the prevention of neonatal mortality, a population that contributes in the first place to neonatal mortality. The objective of this study was to identify the frequency and survival of exclusive breastfeeding and related factors in premature infants of two referral hospitals, one of them certified as Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative (BFHI).Methods: Follow-up study of 111 premature infants after hospital discharge with equivalent corrected age among hospitals: BFHI 36.1 ± 1.6; non-BFHI (nBFHI) 36.4 ± 1.8 weeks (p ≥ .05). Data collection carried out from February 2016 to March 2017, through records in clinical files and surveys of mothers upon hospital discharge and by telephone during follow-up after 15 days post-discharge, 3, and 6 months of extrauterine life. Kaplan-Meier analysis to determine breastfeeding survival over time, and with Pearson’s r with significance p ≤ .05, the relation was established between EBF with sociodemographic, perinatal, and clinical status factors of the child.Results: Urban maternal origin (68.1%), maternal age (25.7 ± 7.9 years), schooling < 12 years (56.6%). EBF upon discharge on 45/111 dyads (40.5%), 15 days post-discharge 35/73 (47.9%), third month 23/61 (37.7%) and sixth month 7/44 (15.9%). EBF survival was 15 days post-discharge, at this cut-off point, among the correlated factors are: “having received guidance to use Exclusive Breastfeeding until the sixth month of extrauterine life of the premature child” positively correlated with EBF (r = 0.294, p ≤ .05), “the maternal perception that her milk dried” correlated negatively with EBF (r = -0.313, p ≤ .01), if “breastfeeding caused anxiety to the mother” it positively correlated with artificial feeding (AF) (r = 0.237, p ≤ .05).Conclusions: Exclusive breastfeeding in premature infants is below WHO standard, it is favorably related to maternal orientation, and barriers are maternal perceptions of non-milk supply and anxiety. It could be encouraged through actions carried out in hospitals certified with the Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative and follow up with post-discharge breastfeeding at least to the sixth month of life of premature infants. Similar studies should establish better monitoring mechanisms to avoid losses during the follow-up.

scholarly journals Related Factors Associated with Exclusive Breastfeeding in Isfahan Province

2016 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 49-53 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. Javanmardi ◽  
N. Khodakarami ◽  
Sharareh Jannesari ◽  
A.R. Akbarzadeh Baghban ◽  
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...  
Keyword(s):  
Exclusive Breastfeeding ◽  
Related Factors ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Isfahan Province

scholarly journals Exclusive breastfeeding rate and related factors among mothers within maternal health WeChat groups in Jiaxing, Zhejiang province, China: A cross-sectional survey

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chun Y. Fu ◽  
Xue J. Tang ◽  
Ling P. Pan ◽  
Hai Y. Jin ◽  
Juan F. Yao ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Logistic Regression ◽  
Regression Analysis ◽  
Breast Milk ◽  
Maternal Health ◽  
Exclusive Breastfeeding ◽  
Multivariable Logistic Regression Analysis ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Related Factors ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Work Related

Abstract Background The benefits of exclusive breastfeeding (EBF) in the first six months are well recognized, but the EBF rate is still lower in China. WeChat, a most widely used communication application in China, is now used for maternal health education and management in Jiaxing, Zhejiang province, China. The aim of this study was to assess the EBF rate and its associated factors among the mothers within the maternal health WeChat groups. Methods This was a cross-sectional survey on healthy mothers with infants aged 7-12 months from seven maternal health WeChat groups in Jiaxing, China. Data including breastfeeding practice in the first six months, maternal sociodemographic and obstetric characteristics, hospitalization information, work related factors and reasons for non-EBF were collected using an online self-administered questionnaire in October 2021. A multivariable logistic regression analysis was performed to identify the factors independently associated with EBF in the first six months. Results A total of 822 mothers were included in this study. Among them, 586 mothers exclusively breastfed their infants until six months with a EBF rate of 71.3%. Multivariable logistic regression analysis indicated that maternal age (adjusted odds ratio, AOR: 0.948, 95% CI: 0.909-0.990) and perceived insufficient breast milk (AOR: 0.104, 95%CI: 0.072-0.150) were negatively associated with EBF, while EBF during hospitalization was positively associated with EBF within six months (AOR: 2.889, 95% CI: 2.014-4.143). The five of common reasons for non-EBF were no or insufficient breast milk (59.8%), return to work (23.9%), no flexible nursing breaks at work (18.2 %), infant crying or feeling tired or troubled with breastfeeding (9.7%), and nipple and breast problems (9.3%). Conclusion The EBF rate is higher among the mothers within maternal health WeChat groups. WeChat group model can be used to be a cost-effective and useful measure to promote EBF in China. However, perceived insufficient breast milk and work related factors are still the main barriers to EBF in this setting.

scholarly journals EXCLUSIVE BREASTFEEDING AND MATERNAL SELF-EFFICACY AMONG WOMEN OF INTIMATE PARTNER VIOLENCE SITUATIONS

2016 ◽  
Vol 25 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Laura Marina Bandim Mariano ◽  
Juliana Cristina dos Santos Monteiro ◽  
Juliana Stefanello ◽  
Flávia Azevedo Gomes-Sponholz ◽  
Mônica Oliveira Batista Oriá ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Intimate Partner Violence ◽  
Exclusive Breastfeeding ◽  
Partner Violence ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Intimate Partner ◽  
Related Factors ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Care Practices ◽  
Service Data

ABSTRACT This study aims to evaluate the practice of breastfeeding among women in intimate partner violence situation during the current pregnancy for the duration of exclusive breastfeeding, the level of self-efficacy in breastfeeding, related factors from the beginning, the establishment of breastfeeding and early weaning. Cross-sectional study. 63 women in intimate partner violence situation in the current pregnancy participated, identified by survey in antenatal service. Data collection was performed in the prenatal and postpartum period. We used a questionnaire to identify the intimate partner violence, the Breastfeeding Self-Efficacy Scale and medical record information. The average days of exclusive breastfeeding was 19.08. There was no statistically significant association between the duration of exclusive breastfeeding at 30 and 70 days postpartum and intimate partner violence and care practices with level of self-efficacy to breastfeed. We found association between the type of breastfeeding at 30 and 70 days postpartum and better conditions vital of newborns with level of self-efficacy to breastfeed.

scholarly journals Exclusive Breastfeeding Continuation and Associated Factors Among Employed Women in North Ethiopia: A Cross-sectional Study

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kahsu Gebrekidan ◽  
Helen Hall ◽  
Virginia Plummer ◽  
Ensieh Fooladi
Keyword(s):  
Family Support ◽  
Exclusive Breastfeeding ◽  
Associated Factors ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sub Saharan Africa ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Related Factors ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Work Related ◽  
Employed Women

Abstract Background: Exclusive Breastfeeding (EBF) can prevent up to 13% of under-five mortality in developing countries. In Sub-Saharan Africa the rate of EBF at six months remains very low at 36%. Different types of factors such as maternal, family-related and work-related factors are responsible for the low rate of EBF among employed women. This study aimed to assess the prevalence of EBF continuation and associated factors among employed women in North Ethiopia. Methods: A community-based, cross-sectional study was conducted in two towns of Tigray region, North Ethiopia. Employed women who had children between 6 months and 2 years were surveyed using multistage, convenient sampling. Women filled a paper-based validated questionnaire adopted from Breastfeeding and Employment Study toolkit. The questions were grouped into four parts of sociodemographic characteristics, maternal characteristics, family support and work-related factors. Factors associated with EBF continuation as a binary outcome (yes/no) were determined using multivariate logistic regression. Results: Four-hundred and forty-nine women participated in this study with a mean (SD) age 30.4 (4.2) years. Two hundred and fifty-four (56.4%) participants exclusively breastfed their children for six months or more. The main reason for discontinuation of EBF was the requirement of women to return to paid employment (31.5%). Four-hundred and forty (98.2%) participants believed that breastfeeding has benefits either to the infant or to the mother. Three hundred and seventy-one (82.8%) of the participants received support from their family at home to assist with EBF most commonly from their husbands and mothers. Having family support (adjusted odds ratio [AOR]= 2.1, 95%, CI 1.2-3.6; P = 0.005), having frequent breaks at work (AOR= 2.6, 95% CI, 1.4-4.8; P = 0.002) and the possibility of buying or borrowing required equipment for expressing breast milk (AOR= 1.7, 95% CI, 1.0-3.0; P = 0.033) were statistically associated with increasing chance of EBF. Conclusion: Although returning to work was reported by the study participants as the main reason for discontinuation of EBF, families and managers’ support have significant roles in EBF continuation which in the absence of six-month maternal leave for employed women in Ethiopia would be of benefit to mothers and their child.

scholarly journals Determinants of Exclusive Breastfeeding in a Sample of Egyptian Infants

2018 ◽  
Vol 6 (10) ◽  
pp. 1818-1823 ◽  
Author(s):  
Wafaa A. Kandeel ◽  
Thanaa M. Rabah ◽  
Dina Abu Zeid ◽  
Ebtissam M. Salah El Din ◽  
Ammal M. Metwally ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Exclusive Breastfeeding ◽  
Neonatal Intensive Care ◽  
Related Factors ◽  
Lactating Mothers ◽  
Care Workers ◽  
History Of ◽  
Awareness Programs ◽  
Health And Development ◽  
Education And Awareness ◽  
Neonatal Problems

BACKGROUND: Breastfeeding is an optimum, healthy, and economical mode of feeding an infant. However, many preventable obstacles hinder exclusive breastfeeding in the first six months of life. AIM: We aimed to assess the social-, maternal- and infant-related factors disturbing exclusive breastfeeding in the first six months of life. METHODS: It is a retrospective study included 827 dyads of mothers and infants older than 6 months (411 exclusively breastfed, 311 artificially-fed and 105 mixed feds). Mothers were interviewed to obtain sociodemographic information, maternal medical history and perinatal history and a detailed history of infant feeding. RSULTS: Many factors were found to support the decision for artificial feeding rather than exclusive breastfeeding, including maternal age < 25 years (OR = 2.252), child birth order > 3rd (OR = 2.436), being a primi-para (OR = 1.878), single marital status (OR = 2.762), preterm infant (OR = 3.287) and complicated labor (OR = 1.841). Factors in favor of mixed feeding included cesarean section (OR = 2.004) and admission to the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (OR = 1.925). CONCLUSIONS: Although it isn’t a community-based study and its results can’t be generalised, plans to improve health and development of children are preferable to include the following: health education and awareness programs about the importance of exclusive breastfeeding should be directed for young and first-time mothers. Improved antenatal care to reduce perinatal and neonatal problems; and training, monitoring, and supervising community health care workers to recognise labour complications and provide support and knowledge to lactating mothers.

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