scholarly journals Knowledge and practice of Mothers of under Two Years Children On Complementary Feeding At Bharatpur Hospital, Chitwan, Nepal

2018 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 111-116 ◽  
Author(s):  
Radha Kumari Paudel ◽  
Yuba Nidhi Basaula ◽  
Sunita Tiwari
Keyword(s):  
Breast Feeding ◽  
Complementary Feeding ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Systematic Sampling ◽  
Feeding Practice ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Exclusive Breast Feeding ◽  
Practice Gap ◽  
Knowledge And Practice

Inappropriate complementary feeding practice is one of the main reasons for malnutrition among Nepal children aged less than two years. Exclusive breastfeeding for the first six months followed by complementary feeding along with breastfeeding is vital for proper growth and development of a child. This study was carried out to assess the knowledge and practices of mothers regarding complementary feeding, and to determine the factors influencing the inappropriateness of complementary feeding. A hospital based cross-sectional study was carried out at Bharatpur Hospital Chitwan, Nepal, involving mothers of children from 6 to 24 months of age who attended outpatient department of this hospital, using systematic sampling technique and applying semi-structured questionnaire. About 73.8 % of mothers knew they had to start breast feeding within ½-1 hours after birth. It was found in this study that around 20.8% mothers practiced exclusive breast feeding more than six months. Study shows that 52.30% mothers had introduced complementary feeds within six months. This study found that 50% mother fed their children appropriate complementary feeding. About26.1% mothers were found to be practicing ideal feeding in this study. It was observed in the study that 73.8% mothers had knowledge about the exclusive breast feeding. Most mothers (18.4%) knew when to start complementary feeding . Study shows that 52.30% mothers had introduced complementary feed within six month. Half of the mothers fed their child appropriate complementary feeding there was a knowledge and practice gap of duration of exclusive breast feeding and initiation and continuation of complementary feeding.

scholarly journals Complementary Feeding Practices of Nepali mothers for 6 months to 24 months children.

2013 ◽  
Vol 52 (191) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ram Hari Chapagain
Keyword(s):  
Breast Feeding ◽  
Complementary Feeding ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Feeding Practices ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Systematic Sampling ◽  
Child Feeding ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Exclusive Breast Feeding ◽  
Young Child Feeding

Introduction: Lack of knowledge and proper feeding practices contribute to higher childhood morbidity and mortality. The aim of the study wasto evaluate the mother’s knowledge and practices in terms of quantity, quality and timing of complementary feeding in infant and young child.Methods: A hospital based cross-sectional study was conducted between June, 2010 to October, 2011, at Kanti Children's Hospital, Nepal, involving 1100 mothers of children from 6 to 24 months of age who attended outpatient department of this hospital, applying systematic sampling technique using semi-structured questionnaire.Results: Eighty-seven percent of mothers had knowledge about the duration of exclusive breast feeding but only 33.0% practiced it and 21.0% breast fed their children up to 3 months. Eighty-seven percent of mothers knew when to start complementary feeding and 53.27% of mothers used the marketed weaning food. lito alone was offered by 28.27% as complementary food. Though 36.6% had proper knowledge of frequency of complementary feeding, only 33.27% were actually practicing it and 9.9% were offering more frequent thanrecommended. About half of the mothers fed their child with the food of appropriate consistency and 66.0% fed with the appropriate amount. But only 15.82% mothers fed their children with ideal frequency, sufficient amount and ideal quality.Conclusions: There was a knowledge and practice gap of duration of exclusive breast feeding and initiation and continuation of ideal complementary feeding. Rate of exclusive breast feeding was on declining trend._______________________________________________________________________________________Keywords: complementary feeding; exclusive breast feeding; infant and young child feeding; ideal feeding._______________________________________________________________________________________

scholarly journals The burden and underlying determinants of under nutrition among under five year children in Gurage Zone

2019 ◽  
Vol 10 (4) ◽  
pp. 66-72
Author(s):  
Andamlak Dendir Egata ◽  
Abdusemd Worku Nida
Keyword(s):  
Food Insecurity ◽  
Breast Feeding ◽  
Study Participant ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Systematic Sampling ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Exclusive Breast Feeding ◽  
Under Five ◽  
Logistic Regressions

Background: Malnutrition is one of the most common causes of morbidity and mortality in children under the age of five year. However, in Gurage zone information about the prevalence and associated factors of malnutrition still limited. Aims and Objectives: The major objective of this study was assessing the burden and determinants of malnutrition among under five children. Materials and Methods: A community based cross-sectional study design was applied from December 25, 2016 to April 25, 2017. A total of 1040 eligible mothers were interviewed using structured interviewer administered questionnaires by trained data collectors working in pediatrics ward. Through systematic sampling technique study participant were included in the study. To test the existence of statistical relationship between independent and dependent variables multiple logistic regressions analysis was used. Results: The prevalence of malnutrition among study children was 38.8%. Logistic regressions analysis result indicated that Unimproved sanitation [AOR 1.58 (95% CI 1.13-2.2)], food insecurity [AOR 2.06 (CI 3.49-3.33)], maternal disempowerment [AOR 4.1(CI 2.69-6.24)], inadequate frequency of exclusive breast feeding [AOR 1.9 (95% CI 1.176-3.357]. showed a significant association with malnutrition. Conclusion: The prevalence of malnutrition among under five year children living in Gurage zone was 38.8%. It was associated with utilization of unimproved sanitation, maternal disempowerment, food insecurity. Hence to abort the problem, it is better to enhance house hold food security, exclusive breast feeding, maternal empowerment and utilization of improved sanitation.

scholarly journals Study on knowledge and practice of nursing mother regarding exclusive breast feeding irrespective of socio-demographic characteristics

2019 ◽  
Vol 1 (Number 1) ◽  
pp. 14-17
Author(s):  
Nadia Begum ◽  
Monowar Ahmad Tarafdar ◽  
Saizuddin Kabir ◽  
Shila Rani Das ◽  
Sultana Begum ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Breast Milk ◽  
Breast Feeding ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Demographic Characteristics ◽  
Global Strategy ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Major Barrier ◽  
Nursing Mother ◽  
Exclusive Breast Feeding ◽  
Knowledge And Practice

This descriptive type of cross- sectional study was conducted in Dhamrai, Dhaka among nursing mother with a sample size 120 using semi-structured questionnaire to determine the knowledge and practice regarding exclusive breast feeding irrespective of socio-demographic characteristics from January 2018 to February 2018 employing purposive sampling method. The percentage of mother-infant pair were highest within 20-30 years (65%) of age group. About 13.33% of mothers were illiterate, 33.33% had primary level and only 2.50% completed graduation; more than half (56.67%) of the mothers were housewives. It was revealed that 55.83% of the respondents had knowledge of exclusive breast feeding, however 42.50% of them gave only breast milk up to 6 months. The initiation of breast feeding within 1 hour was 47.50%, 32.50% within 1-2 hours. 8.83% after 2 hours, 9.16% of the respondents did not remember about the exact time and 2.50% did not breast fed their babies, the reason of not feeding breast milk was insufficient milk secretion. Premature complementary feeding was associated with an increased occurrence of vomiting (47.50%), diarrhea (59.16%), dyspnea (19.16%) but 55% of the respondents did not mentioned specific condition. One of the ten steps to successful breastfeeding is initiating breastfeeding within the first hour of delivery, the major barrier to achieving the recommendations of the Global Strategy for Infant and Young Child Feeding.

scholarly journals Assessment of breastfeeding knowledge and practices among working mothers in the federal capital territory Nigeria

2018 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 20 ◽  
Author(s):  
Vivian O. Omuemu ◽  
Scott A. Adamu
Keyword(s):  
Breast Feeding ◽  
Working Mothers ◽  
Maternity Leave ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Childhood Morbidity ◽  
Knowledge And Practice ◽  
Multistage Sampling ◽  
Duration Of Breastfeeding

Background: Inadequate infant feeding practices is a major contributor to the high burden of childhood morbidity and mortality in many countries. Female participation in the labour sector has increased and many of them return to work soon after giving birth posing a significant barrier to breastfeeding. This study assessed the knowledge and practice of breastfeeding among working mothers in the Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria.Methods: This cross-sectional study was done among 360 working mothers selected by multistage sampling technique. Quantitative and qualitative data were collective using interviewer-administered questionnaire and key informant interview guide, respectively. Data was analyzed using Statistical Package for Scientific Solutions (SPSS) version 21.0 and significant level was set at p<0.05.Results: Two hundred and seventy-six (76.7%) of the respondents had good knowledge of breast feeding. More than three-quarters (77.2%) initiated breastfeeding within one hour of birth, 201 (55.8%) practiced exclusive breastfeeding correctly and 201 (55.8%) introduced complementary foods on time. Median duration of breastfeeding was 14.6 months. Less than half of them (41.7%) had good overall practice of breastfeeding. Level of education, sector of work, knowledge of breastfeeding and availability of on-site crèche were significantly associated with practice of breastfeeding. Common barriers to breastfeeding included poor spousal support, no paid maternity leave and non-availability of nearby crèches. Most of the organizations observed had a breast feeding policy.Conclusions: This study revealed a gap between the knowledge and practice of adequate breastfeeding among the respondents and identified some perceived barriers to optimal breastfeeding. 

scholarly journals Feeding Practices among Infants in a Rural Community in Bangladesh: A Cross-Sectional Study

2014 ◽  
Vol 2 (3) ◽  
pp. 115-118
Author(s):  
Rajat Das Gupta
Keyword(s):  
Breast Feeding ◽  
Feeding Practices ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Feeding Practice ◽  
Feeding Rates ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Exclusive Breast Feeding ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Maternal Illness

Background: Proper feeding practices during infancy are necessary for the growth and development of infants and to prevent malnutrition. This study was conducted to describe the feeding practice among infants in a rural area in Bangladesh. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted between February and June 2013. Data was collected through face-to-face interviews of 212 mothers using a pretested questionnaire. Results: Exclusive breast feeding and complementary feeding rates were 40.6% and 97.3%, respectively. One third of the mothers practiced prelactal feeding, and honey was the most common item. Maternal illness (72.7%) was the most common reason for not giving breast milk. Infant formula was used as an alternative food in majority of the cases (72.7%). Conclusion: Percentage of exclusive breast feeding was not satisfactory. Encouragement of female education is recommended to improve feeding practices and infant care

scholarly journals Breast feeding practices among rural women in a selected area of Bangladesh

2015 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 345-348 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mumtaz Rahman ◽  
Nasreen Begum ◽  
Md Mahbubar Rahman ◽  
Shafia Khatun Nayan ◽  
Sumsun Nahar Zinia
Keyword(s):  
Antenatal Care ◽  
Breast Feeding ◽  
Rural Women ◽  
Feeding Practices ◽  
Optimal Growth ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Feeding Practice ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Lower Middle Class ◽  
Exclusive Breast Feeding

Background : It has been already established that appropriate breast feeding practices reduce child morbidity and mortality; improve immunity in children besides being essential for their optimal growth and development.Objective : To evaluate the status of breast feeding practices among the women in a selected rural area of Bangladesh.Methodology : Descriptive, cross-sectional study was conducted between January to June 2013. A total 191 women, age between 18- 45yrs who had children below 2 years were selected purposively from a village. Mothers were the respondents and data were collected by face to face interview using pretested questionnaire.Results : Socio demographic characteristics of respondents revealed 80.63% were house wife; their mean age was 23.91yrs. Most of them were educated. Economical status was lower middle class. Exclusive breast feeding was found among 70.68% respondents and 75.92% mothers fed colostrums to their babies. During antenatal care 84.47% respondents got advice on breast feeding. Within one hour after birth 56.54% mothers initiated breast feeding. Total 24.08% mothers gave pre-lacteal feed. During child’s sickness 92.67% respondents continued breast feeding.Conclusion : Exclusive Breast feeding practice among rural women which was higher than the national target. Educated mothers were more motivated and also those who received advices on breast feeding during antenatal care. Strengthening of Breast feeding counseling during antenatal care is recommended to maintain sustainability.Northern International Medical College Journal Vol.5(2) 2014: 345-348

scholarly journals Knowledge and Practices about Exclusive Breast Feeding among Mothers of Rahim Yar Khan

2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (4) ◽  
pp. 03-06
Keyword(s):  
Breast Feeding ◽  
Exclusive Breastfeeding ◽  
Urban Areas ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Exclusive Breast Feeding ◽  
Breastfeeding Practices ◽  
And Child Health ◽  
Health Objective

Background: Exclusive breastfeeding (EBF) practices have long been demonstrated to have significant implications for maternal and child health. Objective: To assess the knowledge and practices of exclusive breast feeding among mothers in RahimyarKhan. Methodology: Study design: Cross-Sectional study. Duration and Setting: From March to May 2018, in Sheikh Zayed Medical Hospital Rahimyar Khan. A sample of 105 women who attended the Outdoor and Indoor of Gynaecology and Pediatric department and EPI Center were enrolled by the convenient sampling technique. A pre-designed questionnaire was used having different variables like age, monthly income, education, occupation of mothers, residential area, knowledge about EBF, and breastfeeding practices during the last child. Data were statistically analyzed by SPSS version 20. Results: Mean age of mothers was 28± years, and 42.9% of mothers were illiterate, 77.1% were housewives, whereas, 52.3% of mothers belonged to urban areas. In this study, 90.5% of mothers had information about exclusive breastfeeding, and 55.6% of mothers acknowledged that breastfeeding should start immediately after delivery but regarding practice, only 21.9% of the mothers had started immediately after delivery. In this study, 48.6% of mothers knew that exclusive breast feeding is required for 6 months. Conclusion: Knowledge about exclusive breast feeding among mothers was satisfactory, however, practices regarding exclusive breastfeeding low in most among mothers. There is a need for health education program to start in Rahimyar khan.

scholarly journals Breast Feeding Practice: Positioning and Attachment during Breast Feeding among Lactating Mothers Visiting Health Facility in Areka Town, Southern Ethiopia

2019 ◽  
Vol 2019 ◽  
pp. 1-6 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nega Degefa ◽  
Befikadu Tariku ◽  
Takalign Bancha ◽  
Gizachew Amana ◽  
Abdo Hajo ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Breast Feeding ◽  
Formal Education ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
World Health ◽  
Southern Ethiopia ◽  
Feeding Practice ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Lactating Mothers

Background. Breastfeeding is the act of milk conveyance from the mother to the infant. Adequate nutrition during infancy and early childhood are mandatory to ensure growth, health, and development of children to their maximum potential. The positioning of the baby’s body is important for maintaining good attachment and successful breastfeeding. Most difficulties of breastfeeding can be avoided altogether if good attachment and positioning can be achieved at the first and early feeds. Plenty of studies have been conducted to explore factors affecting breastfeeding practice in general; however, there is a meagerness of evidence that assesses factors affecting attachment and positioning during breastfeeding specifically. Therefore, the current study was aimed to assess positioning and attachment during breastfeeding among lactating mothers visiting health facilities of Areka town. Methods. an institution-based cross-sectional study was conducted by using observational checklist adopted from the World Health Organization breastfeeding observation form. Maternal-related characteristics were collected by using a structured and pretested questionnaire. The study was conducted from April to June 2017. Respondents were selected by using a systematic random sampling technique. Descriptive summaries were done to present pertinent findings and a chi-square test was used to check association between variables. Result. There was poorer positioning among primipara mothers (47.1%) than multipara mothers (28.7%). A poor attachment was also more apparent among primipara mothers which were more (31.1%) than the multipara (27.1%) mothers. Conclusion. Younger mothers (<20 years old), the primipara, and those who have no formal education deserve more attention, support, and direction to make sure that they can achieve proper positioning and attachment during breastfeeding at the first and early feeds.

Stunting and Associated Factors Among 6-23 Month Old Children in Drought Vulnerable Kebeles of Demba Gofa District, Southern Ethiopia

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tadele Tuba Tringo ◽  
Gebremedhin Chameno Chalite ◽  
Markos Makiso Urugo ◽  
Fitsum Endale Liben
Keyword(s):  
Breast Feeding ◽  
Associated Factors ◽  
Maternal Nutrition ◽  
Complementary Feeding ◽  
Dietary Diversity ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Southern Ethiopia ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Total Study Population ◽  
Exclusive Breast Feeding

Abstract Background Stunting is impaired linear growth of children that they experience it in the first 1000 days after conception and indication of chronic malnutrition. It is caused by poor maternal nutrition and other interrelated factors. Objective This study conducted to assess the magnitude and associated factors of stunting among 6–23 month old children in drought vulnerable kebeles of Demba Gofa district. Methodology: A cross-sectional study with stratified multistage sampling was conducted. Semi-structured questionnaire and anthropometric measurements were used to collect the data. Bivariate and multivariable logistic regression models were fitted using SPSS 20.0 for Windows. Adjusted odds ratios (AOR) with 95% confidence intervals (CI) were used to measure the strength of the association between dependent and associated variables at a p value < 0.05. Result From the total study population (362), 79 (21.82%) of the children were stunted. Household dietary diversity [AOR = 0.45, 95% CI, 0.78, 0.966], exclusive breast feeding [AOR = 3.54, 95% CI, 1.33, 9.41], early initiation of complementary feeding [AOR = 0.08, 95% CI, 0.044–0.174] and not feeding animal source food during complementary feeding [AOR = 0.061, 95% CI, 0.016–0.226] were significantly associated with child stunting. Conclusions The extent of stunting in the study area is relatively lower than national and regional average. However, based on the findings awareness creation on exclusive breast feeding, complementary feeding and dietary diversification strategies suggested to lessening the problem.

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