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

Breastfeeding Pattern and its Associated Factors Among Mothers Working at Two Hospitals in Kathmandu

2020 ◽  
Vol 40 (1) ◽  
pp. 7-13
Author(s):  
Srijana Basnet ◽  
Merina Shrestha ◽  
Tulashi Adhikari ◽  
Aarati Shakya
Keyword(s):  
Breast Milk ◽  
Breast Feeding ◽  
Exclusive Breastfeeding ◽  
Working Women ◽  
Feeding Practices ◽  
Normal Vaginal Delivery ◽  
Prelacteal Feeding ◽  
Breast Feed ◽  
Expressed Breast Milk ◽  
Initiation Of Breastfeeding

Introduction: Breastfeeding practices of women working at the hospital are likely to be modified by the facilities and support that they receive at the hospital. This study was done to evaluate the breast feeding practices and to analyse important factors that are associated with exclusive breast feeding till six months among women working at hospitals in Kathmandu, Nepal Methods: A total of 110 women, with a young child between the ages of six months and two years were recruited from two hospitals in Kathmandu. A predesigned structured, interviewer-administered questionnaire was used for data collection. Results: The mean age of the mothers was 29.85 ± 3.68 years. Ninety seven (88.2%) women were aware about initiation of breastfeeding within first hour of birth but only 64 (58.2%) women could practice it. Most women 100 (90.9%) were aware about exclusive breastfeeding but only 18 (16.3%) could practice exclusive breastfeeding till six months.  Mean duration of exclusive breastfeeding was 2.86 ± 2.00 months and 20 (18.2%) mothers practiced mixed feeding since birth. The participants whose babies had prelacteal feeding had significantly shorter duration of mean exclusive breast feed {1.92 ± 2.18 (S.D)} compared to those who did not have prelacteal feed {3.33 ± 1.74 (S.D)}  (p = 0.001). Those who delivered by normal vaginal delivery, initiated breastfeeding within first hour of delivery, expressed breast milk and got feeding breaks were associated with longer duration of mean exclusive breast feed. Conclusion: The breast feeding practices among working women at hospital is quite low compared to national statistics on IYCF. Breast milk expression and feeding breaks for lactating working women could improve feeding practices.

THE STUDY ON SITUATON OF EXCLUSIVE BREAST FEEDING FOR THE FIRST 6 MONTHS IN HOI AN

2016 ◽  
pp. 36-42
Author(s):  
Thi Ngoc Anh Nguyen ◽  
Hoang Lan Nguyen
Keyword(s):  
Breast Milk ◽  
Breast Feeding ◽  
Exclusive Breastfeeding ◽  
Multivariable Logistic Regression Model ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Exclusive Breast Feeding ◽  
Key Words Breast ◽  
Breastfeeding Rate ◽  
Knowledge And Attitude ◽  
Structured Questionnaire

Background: Breast milk is the most valuable source of food for infants, no food is comparable. However in many countries around the world including Vietnam, the breastfeeding prevalence has been declining. A report of the Ministry of Health showed that only 19.6% of infants in Vietnam were exclusively breastfed for the first 6 months. The study was conducted in Hoi An with the aim at describing the situation of exclusive breastfeeding for the first 6 months of the mothers in Hoi An city, Quang Nam province and; identifying some factors affecting exclusive breast feeding for the first 6 months in the study area. Methods: A crosssectional descriptive study was conducted in Hoi An city in December 2014. 516 mothers of infants aged from 6 to 12 months were directly interviewed on the basis of a structured questionnaire. Information about general characteristics of mothers and their infants, their knowledge and attitude of breastfeeding and the feeding types of their baby for the first 6 months was collected. Multivariable logistic regression model was used to identify factors affecting exclusive breastfeeding for the first 6 months. Results: The exclusive breastfeeding prevalence for the first 6 months is 22.3%. Knowledge in breastfeeding and attitude toward exclusive breastfeeding for the first 6 months are factors that significantly related to exclusive breastfeeding prevalence for the first 6 months (OR = 3.3; p=0.001 and OR=10.4; p<0.001, respectively). Conclusion: The exclusive breastfeeding rate for the first 6 months in Hoi An city is low. The promoting antenatal education in exclusive breastfeeding is necessary solution to improve exclusive breastfeeding rate for the first 6 months. Key words: breast milk, exclusive breastfeeding, Hoi An

scholarly journals Barrier and facilitator on breastfeeding education and promotion: A literature review

2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (4) ◽  
pp. 320
Author(s):  
Lina Handayani ◽  
Maya Kusuma Dewi ◽  
Lafi Munira
Keyword(s):  
Breast Milk ◽  
Exclusive Breastfeeding ◽  
Study Finding ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Economic Benefits ◽  
World Health ◽  
Full Time ◽  
Literature Study ◽  
Breastfeeding Promotion ◽  
Health Organization

Breast milk contains many nutrients according to the needs of the baby for growth and development. Breast milk is very important for the health and well-being of infants. The world health organization recommends exclusive breastfeeding mothers for six months starting from the baby's first life and continuing until the age of two. Breastfeeding can provide economic benefits for the family and community. This study aimed to explore the barrier and facilitator on breastfeeding promotion and education. This study was literature study. This study finding that support from the baby's father is needed as a strong decision exclusively breastfeeding mothers. Pediatricians and midwives have an important role to support in providing exclusive breastfeeding from mothers and infants. Mothers who work full time find it very difficult to care for their babies exclusively. The workplace can be a barrier for mothers to care for and provide exclusive breastfeeding. Breastfeeding competency-based training is needed as a more optimal promotion of exclusive breastfeeding. Promotion of breastfeeding can increase the duration and exclusivity of breastfeeding. Knowledge promotes breastfeeding can increase the chances of successful breastfeeding and improve baby's health. An important role in the successful promotion of breastfeeding is the quality of knowledge and support for exclusive breastfeeding.

scholarly journals INISIASI MENYUSU DINI (IMD) MEMPERCEPAT PENGELUARAN ASI

2018 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 41-48
Author(s):  
Mariati Mariati
Keyword(s):  
Breast Milk ◽  
Exclusive Breastfeeding ◽  
Coming Out ◽  
Private Practice ◽  
Early Initiation ◽  
Neonatal Deaths ◽  
Early Initiation Of Breastfeeding ◽  
The City ◽  
Depth Interviews ◽  
Initiation Of Breastfeeding

Early initiation of breastfeeding is a process of letting the baby breastfeed their own immediately after birth so that it benefits both mother and baby, physically and psychologically. It can safe 22% of neonatal deaths, prevent hipotermi and enhance ties of affection. In the city of Bengkulu implementation of the early initiation of breastfeeding not yet have an impact on exclusive breastfeeding in 2009 (59.1%). The purpose of this study to know the implementation of early initiation of breastfeeding in private practice midwives in the city of Bengkulu.This study design with qualitative methods through an explorative approach to dig more deeply about the situation of implementation of the early initiation of breastfeeding on the midwives who in private practice in the city of Bengkulu. Informants of this study amounted to 12 persons elected by purpose sampling. Data were collected through in-depth interviews and direct observation analyzed by phase: transcripts, coding, and conclusions based on pre-determined category.The results showed all the informants were well versed in the early initiation of breastfeeding, but its implementation has not been done in the most especially when the patients feel tired or lack motivation and family do not support this implementation so that postponed and not taken immediately. Furthermore, this implementation did not result in exclusive breastfeeding because the patient feels there is no milk coming out so it is not important for mothers to keep breastfeeding. The attitude of midwives in the implementation of the early initiation of breastfeeding is quite good and supports the implementation of the early initiation of breastfeeding, especially with seeing the benefits. To improve the implementation of the early initiation of breastfeeding needs to be done counseling since pregnant women and prepare it so that mothers will understand its benefits and to continually feeding that can accelerate spending and prevent breast milk feeding other than breast milk during the month / exclusive

Factors Associated With Timely Initiation of Breastfeeding and Prelacteal Feeding in North-Central Nigeria

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 104-113
Author(s):  
Andy Emmanuel ◽  
Sheila Elizabeth Clow
Keyword(s):  
Breast Milk ◽  
Milk Production ◽  
The State ◽  
Early Initiation ◽  
Timely Manner ◽  
Prelacteal Feeding ◽  
Timely Initiation ◽  
Early Initiation Of Breastfeeding ◽  
Timely Initiation Of Breastfeeding ◽  
Initiation Of Breastfeeding

OBJECTIVEDelay in initiation of breastfeeding after birth is associated with the introduction of other feeds. It has been recommended that all women should initiate breastfeeding within the first hour after birth. Early initiation of breastfeeding and exclusive breastfeeding could reasonably reduce neonatal deaths. The aim of this study was to assess the initiation of breastfeeding and prelacteal feeding in Plateau State, Nigeria.MATERIALS AND METHODA cross-sectional design was adopted for the study. A total of 763 women drawn equally from the three senatorial zones of the state voluntarily completed a questionnaire. Results were analyzed using chi-squared statistics and regression analysis.RESULTSFindings show that 33.1% of women initiated breastfeeding in a timely manner. The relationships between the timely initiation of breastfeeding and the use of pain relief, maternal age, maternal employment, economic status, influence of family and friends, and advertisement were found to be statistically significant. Furthermore, 92% gave breast milk for the first feed, while 8% gave infant formula, glucose, herbs, or water. Inadequate breast milk production, delayed initiation of breastfeeding, and health conditions were factors identified as responsible for prelacteal feeding.CONCLUSIONThe proportion of women who initiated feeding in a timely manner was low, which underscores the need to promote and support early initiation of breastfeeding in the state. There is thus a need for a public education campaign, particularly directed at women receiving antenatal care, and focusing on the need for establishing feeding early. Women with health challenges and those with a history of poor milk production may require additional support to breastfeed as recommended.

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 Barrier of early initiation of breastfeeding among postnatal mothers

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 93-101
Author(s):  
Nona Shakya ◽  
Mana Maya Shakya
Keyword(s):  
Descriptive Analysis ◽  
Early Initiation ◽  
Prelacteal Feeding ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Early Initiation Of Breastfeeding ◽  
Postnatal Mothers ◽  
Prelacteal Feeds ◽  
Initiation Of Breastfeeding ◽  
Structured Questionnaire

Introduction: Early initiation of breastfeeding within one hour of birth decreases infant morbidity and mortality, and it helps promote exclusive breastfeeding. Despite the benefits of early initiation of breastfeeding, the practice is far from adequate. We aim to identify the barriers to the early initiation of breastfeeding among postnatal mothers. Method: A cross-sectional analytical study was carried out among the postnatal ward of Manipal Teaching Hospital from 1 June to 30 August 2017. Consecutive sampling was used. Ethical permission was obtained. Data was collected through face-to-face interviews using a semi-structured questionnaire, including demographics of mother and infant, and time of initiation of feeding. SPSS was used for descriptive analysis of demographics, and the association of factors for the initiation of early breastfeeding was analyzed to draw the inference. Result: Out of 244 postnatal mothers, the early initiation of breastfeeding was done by 19.7%, and 82.4% provided prelacteal feeds of infant formula. Delayed breastfeeding was associated with caesarean section (OR: 21.99; 95% CI 5.55-87.03), prelacteal feeding (OR: 7.49; 95% CI 2.72-20.66), and lack of antenatal checkup visit (OR: 7.38; 95% CI 2.3-23.73). Conclusion: Early initiation of breastfeeding was low (19.7%) in postnatal mothers, with barriers to breastfeeding identified as caesarean delivery, prelacteal feeding, lack of antenatal checkup visits. 

scholarly journals Exploration of Breastfeeding Practices in India: A Systematic Review

2022 ◽  
Vol 32 (1) ◽  
pp. 58-68
Author(s):  
Prasuna Jelly ◽  
◽  
Suresh K Sharma ◽  
Vartika Saxena ◽  
Gunjot Arora ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Exclusive Breastfeeding ◽  
Early Initiation ◽  
Cochrane Library ◽  
Plain Water ◽  
Prelacteal Feeding ◽  
Early Initiation Of Breastfeeding ◽  
Breastfeeding Practices ◽  
Animal Milk ◽  
Initiation Of Breastfeeding

Introduction: Breastfeeding is essential and a unique way of providing food to infants for development and healthy growth. Various breastfeeding practices are followed in different regions of India. Objective: This study aims to collect the information for practices related to prelacteal feed, early initiation of breastfeeding, exclusive breastfeeding, and weaning in India. Materials and Methods: A systematic search was conducted in PubMed, MEDLINE, Embase, Google Scholar, Clinical key, the Cochrane Library, and Science Direct databases to identify studies on practices related to the initiation of early breastfeeding, prelacteal feed, Exclusive Breastfeeding (EBF) practices, and weaning as outcomes. Quality assessment of each study was done by the Newcastle-Ottawa scale. Results: Twenty-four studies were included in this systematic review. Seven studies reported an early initiation of breastfeeding within 1-6 hours of birth. Six studies reported various prelacteal foods given to infants, such as tea, boiled water, honey, sugar, jaggery, or glucose with plain water and diluted animal milk. Four studies stated that exclusive breastfeeding was a suboptimal practice, often continued for less than six months for reasons like working mothers (not enough time for breastfeeding), traditional beliefs, and inadequate milk output. Four studies explored the causes of early onset of weaning, and the most common reasons were initiation of supplementary feeding before six months, insufficient breastmilk, and lack of knowledge. Conclusion: Overall, the results of the individual studies indicate that unhealthy breastfeeding practices such as prelacteal feeding, suboptimal exclusive breastfeeding, and early initiation of weaning practices were prevalent and almost the same across India.

scholarly journals The effect of gender on the exclusive breastfeeding practices in the first month of life

2020 ◽  
Vol 202 ◽  
pp. 12021
Author(s):  
Naintina Lisnawati ◽  
Dina Rahayuning Pangestuti ◽  
Wardatus Zahroh
Keyword(s):  
Breast Milk ◽  
Body Fat ◽  
Exclusive Breastfeeding ◽  
Male Infant ◽  
General Characteristic ◽  
Body Fat Percentage ◽  
Main Role ◽  
Fat Percentage ◽  
Prelacteal Feeding ◽  
Cross Sectional

Exclusive breastfeeding practice (EBP) has a main role in growth and development of infant. Research show that EBP in the first month of life influenced by many factors. Therefore, this study aimed to identified factors that related to EBP of infants in the first month of life. A cross sectional study was conducted on 35 breastfeeding mothers in Kedungmundu Sub-district, Semarang, Central Java Province, Indonesia. Mother’s general characteristic and prelacteal feeding were collected by structured questionnaires. Moreover, anthropometric measurements such as mid-upper-arm circumference (MUAC), height, body weight, and body fat percentage were also collected. Data analysis used Chi-square, Fisher Exact, Mann-whitney, and Logistic Regression Test. The results showed that all of infants were born in normal birth weight. MUAC, body mass index (BMI), body fat percentage, and median parity of mothers were 26 cm, 23.2 kg/m2, 29.6% and 2 children, respectively. This study also found that mothers who breastfeed their babies exclusively in the first month of life were only 44%, and gender was significantly related to EBP (p=0.026). 65% non EBP mothers have a male infant which is they need large amount of breast milk than female. In conclusion, gender effect on the availability of breast milk on breastfeeding mothers.

scholarly journals Knowledge, Attitude and Practices among Mothers of Children 6 to 24 months of Age Regarding Complementary Feeding

2020 ◽  
Vol 58 (230) ◽  
Author(s):  
Sabina Shrestha ◽  
Manoj Pokhrel ◽  
Smriti Mathema
Keyword(s):  
Complementary Feeding ◽  
Complementary Foods ◽  
Medical College ◽  
Institutional Review ◽  
Ethical Approval ◽  
Nutritional Needs ◽  
Knowledge And Practice ◽  
Knowledge Attitude And Practice ◽  
Initiation Of Breastfeeding ◽  
Structured Questionnaire

Introduction: Complementary foods fill the gap between the total nutritional needs of the child and the amounts provided by breast milk. Inappropriate feeding practices are a major cause of the onset of malnutrition in young children. The objective of this study was to assess the knowledge, attitude, and practices of mothers of children between 6 to 24 months of age regarding complementary feeding. Methods: This Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice Study was conducted among 250 mothers in Kathmandu Medical College and Teaching Hospital from June 2019 to November 2019 after obtaining ethical approval from the institutional review committee (Ref no. 150320199). Convenient sampling method was applied. The mothers of children between 6 to 24 months were interviewed using a structured questionnaire to ascertain the knowledge, attitude, and practices regarding complementary feeding. Statistical analysis was done using SPSS version 20. Results: Two hundred and fifty mothers were interviewed. 151 (60.4%) mothers knew initiation of breastfeeding soon after birth and 179 (71.6%) were knowledgeable about exclusive breastfeeding for 6 months. 161 (64.4%) mothers knew the proper age of initiating complementary feeding but only 139 (55.6%) mothers practiced it. Early initiation of complementary feeding was done by 87 (34.8%) mothers while 24 (9.6%) mothers delayed it beyond 6 months. Conclusions: There was a gap in knowledge and practice among mothers regarding adequate age of initiation of complementary feeding, complementary foods, preparation, and practices.  

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