scholarly journals Factors Associated with Discontinuing Exclusive Breastfeeding among Mothers of Infants Aged 0-6 Months

2021 ◽  
Vol 17 (3) ◽  
pp. 257-264
Author(s):  
Binita Dhakal ◽  
Pratima Thapa
Keyword(s):  
Exclusive Breastfeeding ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Analytical Study ◽  
Cost Effective ◽  
Cesarean Section Delivery ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Hospital Visits ◽  
Mother's Educational Level ◽  
Initiation Of Breastfeeding ◽  
Structured Questionnaire

IntroductionKnowing breastfeeding is one of the easiest and cost-effective ways to maintain a good childhealth, majority infants are not exclusively breastfed for the recommended 6 months of age.Thus, the aim of the study was to find out the factors associated with discontinuing exclusivebreastfeeding (EBF) among mothers of infants’ aged 0-6 months. MethodsA analytical study design was used to find out the factors associated with discontinuing EBFamong mothers of infants’ aged 0-6 months in Nepal. A total of 380 mothers of infants whosechild were 0-6 months old were selected using non-probability purposive sampling techniquethrough online survey as people are advised to stay at home during the Covid-19 outbreak. Datawas collected using structured questionnaire with interview technique. ResultsStudy findings revealed that half (50.5%) of the mothers exclusive breastfed their infants withmother’s mean age being 27.39 ± 3.64 years. Discontinuation of EBF varied with mothers age,ethnicity, mother’s educational level, initiation of breastfeeding and sources of informationregarding EBF as newspaper/articles and relatives/friends/neighbors (p=<0.005). The factorsrelated to mother that are associated with discontinuation of EBF were found to be perceivedinsufficient milk, cesarean section delivery, jobholder mother (p= <0.001) respectively. ConclusionsOnly half of respondents exclusively breastfed their infants for the recommended age in whichonly factors related to mother were significant with discontinuation of EBF rather than infants’.Findings of the study emphasizes on counselling the mothers regarding the benefits of EBF toboth child and mother during hospital visits. Keywords: exclusive breastfeeding; factors; under 6 months; EBF.

scholarly journals Knowledge and Practice on Breastfeeding among Mothers of Infant

2014 ◽  
Vol 8 ◽  
pp. 71-74 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tulashi Adhikari ◽  
Ishwar Subedi
Keyword(s):  
Breast Milk ◽  
Exclusive Breastfeeding ◽  
Study Finding ◽  
Current Status ◽  
Prelacteal Feeding ◽  
Explorative Study ◽  
Knowledge And Practice ◽  
And Child Health ◽  
Initiation Of Breastfeeding ◽  
Structured Questionnaire

This descriptive explorative study was carried out with the aim of finding out the current status on breastfeeding among mothers of infants in Kanti Children Hospital, Maharajgunj, Kathmandu. A total of 100 mothers attending maternal and child health (MCH) Clinic of Kanti Children’s hospital were selected on the first come first basis. A semi- structured questionnaire was used to collect data that assess the knowledge and actual practices of mothers regarding breastfeeding. The study finding revealed that 52% responded has correct meaning of exclusive breastfeeding. Regarding the initiation of breastfeeding only 41% respondents fed their babies correctly within 1 hour. Twenty six percent of them had given Prelacteal feeding from 52.6% of mothers from rural and 20.8% mothers from urban area. Only 12% of respondents had knowledge about expressing breast milk (EBM) and among them only 8.3% practiced it. Regarding the duration of exclusive breastfeeding (EBF), 34% respondents had given EBF up to 6 months, 26% had given prelacteal feed and 26% respondents did not practice EBF from 1st day of life. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3126/jfstn.v8i0.11754 J. Food Sci. Technol. Nepal, Vol. 8 (71-74), 2013

scholarly journals Factors associated with exclusive breastfeeding practice in a cohort of women from Cali, Colombia.

2019 ◽  
pp. 22-29 ◽  
Author(s):  
Julio Cesar Mateus Solarte ◽  
Gustavo Alonso Cabrera Arana
Keyword(s):  
Exclusive Breastfeeding ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Effective Strategies ◽  
Individual Family ◽  
Newborn Weight ◽  
Service Factors ◽  
Primiparous Women ◽  
Breastfeeding Practice ◽  
Initiation Of Breastfeeding

Breastfeeding promotion is one of the most effective strategies to prevent child malnutrition; it reduces costs to families, health services and society. In Colombia, exclusive breastfeeding is practiced only by 10% of women. Objective: To identify factors associated with the duration of exclusive breastfeeding. Methods: A cohort of 438 primiparous women was followed during 6 months by means of 8 home interviews, in order to determine the duration of exclusive breastfeeding. Individual, family and health service factors were studied; and survival analysis was carried out. Results: At 8 days, only a few more than half of the participants maintained exclusive breastfeeding; at month 6 of follow-up, this proportion was reduced to 1.4%. The duration of exclusive breastfeeding was determined by: initiation of breastfeeding in the first 4 hours after delivery (HR= 4.07, 95% CI: 0.96-16.67), self-perceived sureness for breastfeeding (HR= 1.28, 95% CI: 1.04 -1.58), positive opinion of the baby's father regarding breastfeeding (HR= 1.26, 95% CI: 1.01-1.57), and newborn weight (HR= 1.23, 95% CI: 1.00-1.53). Conclusion: There are factors before delivery and in the immediate puerperium that determine, partially, the duration of exclusive breastfeeding.

scholarly journals FACTORS ASSOCIATED WITH VIOLENCE IN SCHOOLS: EXTENDING KNOWLEDGES AND PRACTICES FOR NURSING

2016 ◽  
Vol 25 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Camila Biazus Dalcin ◽  
Dirce Stein Backes ◽  
Fabricio Batistin Zanatta ◽  
Francisca Georgina Macedo de Sousa ◽  
Hedi Crecencia Heckler de Siqueira ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Public Schools ◽  
Low Income ◽  
Analytical Study ◽  
Poisson Regression Model ◽  
Rio Grande Do Sul ◽  
Psychological Violence ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Independent Variables ◽  
Male Sex ◽  
Structured Questionnaire

ABSTRACT This study aimed to identify the factors associated with violence among students of public schools located in the central region of Rio Grande do Sul. It is an observational, transversal and analytical study. The sample was made up of 435 students aged from 10 to 19 years old. The data were collected through a structured questionnaire applied via interview. Associations between the dependent and independent variables were taken from the Poisson regression model. Once analyzed, the data evidenced greater prevalence between violence and the following variables: male sex, larger number of siblings, and a low income; while religion was associated as an indicator of protection for psychological violence. It is concluded that interdepartmental, interdisciplinary and multidimensional approaches constitute an important strategy for promoting health and reducing violence in schools, above all in communities with indicators of vulnerability. Specific strategies for the work of the nurse are indicated for preventing risks associated with violence.

scholarly journals Ecology and policy for exclusive breastfeeding in Colombia: a proposal

2012 ◽  
pp. 206-211 ◽  
Author(s):  
Julio Cesar Mateus Solarte
Keyword(s):  
Exclusive Breastfeeding ◽  
Cost Effective ◽  
Breastfeeding Duration ◽  
Surveillance Systems ◽  
Comprehensive Planning ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Planning Strategies ◽  
Institutional Strategies ◽  
Healthcare Interventions ◽  
Duration Of Breastfeeding

Introduction: Breastfeeding promotion is one of the most important strategies against infant mortality and to control child undernourishment. Despite policies and plans to promote and protect breastfeeding in Colombia, its practice is low and its duration is short. Objective: To propose an ecology framework to interpret and incorporate contextual, interpersonal, and individual factors associated with the practice of breastfeeding and duration. Thereby, the plans and policies addressed to promote and pro­tect breastfeeding in Colombia could be reinforced. Conclusions: To implement an ecology framework for Breastfeeding in Colombia, it is necessary to identify the effect of contextual factors in the biggest cultural regions of Colombia, to recognize the limitations of Infant-Friendly Hospital Initiatives to improve exclusive breastfeeding duration, to execute prospective studies in order to identify factors associated with breastfeeding duration, to design and implement plans and policies based on comprehensive planning strategies of healthcare interventions, to develop appropriate and cost-effective extra-institutional strategies aimed at prolonging the duration of breastfeeding, and to implement more reliable breastfeeding surveillance systems.

Frequency of early initiation of breastfeeding among women in Thatta, Sindh and factors associated with it: A secondary data analysis

2022 ◽  
Vol 71 (12) ◽  
pp. 2731-2734
Author(s):  
Rahil Barkat ◽  
Ahsun Jiwani ◽  
Anum Rahim ◽  
Sherwali Khan
Keyword(s):  
Exclusive Breastfeeding ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Complete Information ◽  
Population Based ◽  
Early Initiation ◽  
World Health ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Early Initiation Of Breastfeeding ◽  
Initiation Of Breastfeeding

Introduction: It is recommended by the World Health Organization to initiate breastfeeding within first hour of birth. In recent time, many efforts are being taken by international and national stakeholders to promote mothers to initiate early breastfeeding. However, only 42% of newborns in South Asia and 45% of newborns in world are put to breastfeeding within first hour of birth. The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of early initiation of breastfeeding and factors associated with it in rural areas of Sindh, Pakistan. Methodology: The data for this study were extracted from the survey related to Exclusive breastfeeding among women in Thatta, 2019. Survey was implemented in areas of Thatta registered in Maternal and Neonatal Health Registry (MNHR). MNHR is a population-based study for low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) to assess pregnancy related outcomes. About 397 women with complete information on timing of initiation of breastfeeding were used in the analysis. Results: The early initiation of breastfeeding to their newborn baby i.e. within first hour of the birth, were found in 20.4% of mothers. Factors associated with early initiation of breastfeeding include adequate knowledge (AOR=3.63, 95% CI= 1.99-6.59), place of delivery AOR=2.66  (95% CI=1.51-4.67), gestational age of baby (AOR= 1.89, 95% CI=1.10-3.24) and Age of mother (AOR=1.07, 95% CI=1.02-1.13). Conclusion: Providing counselling and health education for mother before, during and after the pregnancy are important to motivate mothers to initiate breastfeeding early and continue exclusive breastfeeding for recommended period i.e. 6 months.

scholarly journals Trends and factors associated to early initiation of breastfeeding, exclusive breastfeeding and duration of breastfeeding in Ethiopia: evidence from the Ethiopia Demographic and Health Survey 2016

2020 ◽  
Vol 15 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Berhanu Teshome Woldeamanuel
Keyword(s):  
Exclusive Breastfeeding ◽  
Home Delivery ◽  
Early Initiation ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Caesarean Birth ◽  
Early Initiation Of Breastfeeding ◽  
Employed Mothers ◽  
Duration Of Breastfeeding ◽  
Initiation Of Breastfeeding

Abstract Background Initiation of breastfeeding immediately after birth, exclusive breastfeeding, and continuous breastfeeding for at least 2 years lower the risk of newborn deaths. This study was conducted to examine the trends and factors associated with early initiation of breastfeeding, exclusive breastfeeding and duration of breastfeeding in Ethiopia. Methods Data for this study were extracted from the Ethiopian Demographic and Health Survey 2016. A total of 5122 children were included in the analysis. Multivariate logistic regression analysis, and Cox proportional hazards model were fitted to find the factors associated with breastfeeding practices. Reported p - values < 0.05 or a 95% Confidence Interval of Odds Ratio/Hazard Ratio excluding one was considered as significant association with early initiation of breastfeeding, exclusive breastfeeding, duration of breastfeeding and independent variables. Results About 81.8% of the children initiated breastfeeding within 1 h of birth and during the day before an interview, 47% were exclusively breastfed during the first 6 months. The median duration of breastfeeding was 22 months (22 ± 0.50 months 95% Confidence Interval [CI] 21.01–22.99). Rural residents (Odds Ratio [OR] 0.71, 95% CI 0.51, 0.99), mothers with no antenatal follow up (OR 0.75, 95% CI 0.57, 0.99), caesarean birth (OR 0.80, 95% CI 0.66, 0.96) and home delivery were associated with low initiation of breastfeeding within 1 h of birth. Mothers with no/primary education (OR 0.62, 95% CI 0.40, 0.96), no baby postnatal checkup (OR 0.53, 95% CI 0.39, 0.73), average/larger size of a child at birth (OR 0.80, 95% CI 0.65, 0.99) and deliveries outside of health centers were significantly associated with non-exclusive breastfeeding at the time of the interview. Further, mothers living in Amhara (Hazard Ratio [HR] 1.31, 95% CI 1.05, 1.64), Oromia (HR 1.27, 95% CI 1.04, 1.54), and Benishangul-Gumuz (HR 1.34, 95% CI 1.09, 1.65) regions had a longer duration of breastfeeding while Muslims, employed mothers, multiple births and poor economic level of households were associated with shorter durations of breastfeeding. Conclusions Rural residence, female sex, home delivery, caesarean birth, small birthweight baby and large family size were associated with late initiation of breastfeeding. Living in Affar, Somali, and Harari, primary education level of mothers, giving birth outside of health facilities, no antenatal care follow up, and no postnatal check-up were associated with non-exclusive breastfeeding, while younger age mothers, Muslims, giving birth outside of health facilities, and employed mothers were associated with shorter time to cessation of breastfeeding. Providing health education and counseling for mothers during and after pregnancy should be encouraged.

scholarly journals Practice of Exclusive Breastfeeding in the Talangai Health District, Congo: A Cross-Sectional Analytical Study

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
SYLVAIN HONORE WOROMOGO ◽  
Marie Binelvie Onday Elenga ◽  
Félicité Emma Yagata Moussa ◽  
Jesse St Saba ANTAON ◽  
PIERRE MARIE TEBEU
Keyword(s):  
Exclusive Breastfeeding ◽  
Analytical Study ◽  
Public Official ◽  
Schwartz Formula ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Attitudes And Practices ◽  
Kap Study ◽  
The Subject ◽  
Knowledge Attitudes And Practices

Abstract Objectives The objective of the study is to assess mothers' knowledge, attitudes and practices of exclusive breastfeeding (EBF) in the aim of improving the prevalence of exclusive breastfeeding. Study design An analytical knowledge, Attitudes and Practice (KAP) study about EBF on mothers of children aged 0-6 months was conducted. Methods Using SCHWARTZ formula, 362 mothers were included. The practice of EBF was determined based on a 24-h recall. The main variables studied were the socio-demographic characteristics of the mothers, their knowledge, attitudes and practices on EBF based on WHO recommendations A logistic regression analysis was performed and the odds ratio were calculated with 95% confidence interval. Results The prevalence of EBF among infants 0–6 months old was 33.9%. Mothers' knowledge, attitudes and practices were unsatisfactory (78.4%), favourable (79.5%) and bad (67.2%) respectively. Factors associated with satisfactory knowledge were being a public official [OR: 3.18 (1.39-7.28)] and or multiparous, [OR: 2.25 (1.23-4.11)]. Mothers who had a satisfactory knowledge had a higher rating of having good practices on EBF. Conclusions Factors related to good knowledge among mothers are multiparity, age and being a civil servant. Promoters’EBF must target mothers in all sectors of activity and even in the community by sensitizing them on the subject.

scholarly journals Factors associated with exclusive breastfeeding practice among mothers in nine community health centres in Nanning city, China: a cross-sectional study

2021 ◽  
Vol 16 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Jia Li ◽  
Chen Zhao ◽  
Yan Wang ◽  
Yin P. Wang ◽  
Chun Y. Chen ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Exclusive Breastfeeding ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Premature Birth ◽  
Early Initiation ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Community Health Centres ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Early Initiation Of Breastfeeding ◽  
Breastfeeding Practice ◽  
Initiation Of Breastfeeding

Abstract Background The prevalence of exclusive breastfeeding (EBF) is suboptimal in China. There is limited evidence of effective interventions to increase EBF in China. Therefore, it is urgent to explore the potential factors that may be effective in promoting exclusive breastfeeding. Previous studies have mainly focused on socio-demographic factors and the Han ethnic group. This study explores more modifiable influencing factors of EBF in the Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region of China. Methods The cross-sectional data used in this study were collected to provide baseline information on EBF prevalence for a breastfeeding promotion project. A total of 494 mothers of infants aged 0–5 months were recruited from nine community health centres in Nanning, China, in October 2019. Data were collected through face-to-face interviews using structured questionnaires. Infant feeding was measured by 24-h recall. The Chinese version of the Breastfeeding Self-Efficacy Scale–Short Form was used to examine the maternal breastfeeding self-efficacy. Univariate and multivariate logistic regressions were used to examine the factors associated with EBF practices. Results In the present study, the prevalence of exclusive breastfeeding was 37.0%. Higher breastfeeding self-efficacy scores (adjusted odds ratio [AOR] 1.93; 95% confidence interval [CI] 1.25, 2.98), a college degree or above (AOR 2.15; 95% CI 1.24, 3.71), and early initiation of breastfeeding (AOR 2.06; 95% CI 1.29, 3.29) were positively associated with EBF practice. However, the preparation for infant formula before childbirth (AOR 0.30; 95% CI 0.17, 0.52) and premature birth (AOR 0.30; 95% CI 0.10, 0.87) were negatively associated with EBF practice. Conclusions Exclusive breastfeeding practice was suboptimal and associated with various factors in the study area. The prevalence of EBF was positively associated with higher breastfeeding self-efficacy, education level of mothers, and early initiation of breastfeeding, whereas premature birth and preparation for infant formula before childbirth were barriers to exclusive breastfeeding. Future intervention projects should target mothers with premature babies, lower levels of education, and breastfeeding self-efficacy. Breastfeeding-friendly practices, such as the early initiation of breastfeeding and regulations on breastmilk substitutes, should also be encouraged.

Remote Heart Beat Monitoring System

2019 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 5-10
Author(s):  
Saman Shahid ◽  
Saima Zafar ◽  
Mansoor Imam ◽  
Muhammad Usman Chishtee ◽  
Haris Ehsan
Keyword(s):  
Heart Diseases ◽  
Cost Effective ◽  
Heart Beat ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Android Application ◽  
Development Environment ◽  
Future Assessment ◽  
Pulse Sensor ◽  
Hospital Visits ◽  
Monitoring Module

There is an increased prevalence of heart diseases in developing countries and continuous monitoring of heart beats is very much important to reduce hospital visits, health costs and complications. The Internet of Things (IoT) equipped with microcontrollers and sensors can give an easy and cost-effective remote health monitoring. We developed a Heart Beat monitoring module based on an android application. The software involved was the Android Application developed using Android Studio, which is the Integrated Development Environment (IDE). This app retrieved the data from the open IoT platform thingspeak.com. A highly sensitive Pulse Sensor was used to measure the heartbeat of the patient automatically. An Arduino Uno microcontroller interfaced with a Wi-Fi module ESP8266 used to transmit pulse reading over the internet using Wi-Fi. The heartbeat was displayed on the LCD of the patient in run-time. The heartbeat in beats per minute (BPM) was plotted against time (minutes). A mounted pulse sensor to the patient had monitored the heartbeat and transmitted it in the form of voltage signal to the microcontroller, which converted it back into a mathematical value. The Arduino transmitted the data onto the thingspeak.com portal, where it was plotted on a graph and the values were stored for future assessment. The user of the app was given a things peak API and the channel number as an access code, through which physician or nurse can accessed the patient’s data. IoT based heartbeat module as an android application can provide a convenient, cost effective and continuous remote measurements for heart patients to help physicians and nurses update. This app can reduce the burden of hospital visits or admissions for elderly patients.

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