scholarly journals Exclusive Breastfeeding Practice and Maternal Employment among Mothers of Infants: A Comparative Cross-Sectional Study

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (01) ◽  
pp. 56-60
Author(s):  
Rubina Shrestha ◽  
Pradip Chhetri ◽  
Jyoti Priyanka ◽  
Chet Kant Bhusal
Keyword(s):  
Exclusive Breastfeeding ◽  
Maternal Employment ◽  
Family Income ◽  
Maternity Leave ◽  
Influencing Factor ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Work Place ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Employed Mothers

INTRODUCTION Exclusive breastfeeding (EBF) practices during first six months of life are the most cost-effective intervention for reducing infant and child morbidity and mortality. However, adherence to EBF practices in developing countries remains unsatisfactory, where maternal employment has been identified as one of the influencing factor. The study aims to identify and compare EBF practices and its factors influencing among employed and unemployed mothers. MATERIALAND METHODS An institutional based comparative cross-sectional study was conducted among 362 mothers of infants visiting the immunization clinic of Universal College of Medical Sciences, Bhairahawa, Nepal, from December 2020 to March 2021 following ethical clearance (UCMS/IRC/114/20) and verbal consent from participants. Descriptive statistics was used to compare EBF practices and multivariate logistic regression to identify independent predictors of EBF. RESULTS Total 362 (181 employed and 181 unemployed) mothers were interviewed. Prevalence of EBF was 13.8% and 81.2% among employed and unemployed mothers respectively. Further EBF practice had significant association with working status of mothers (AOR= 15.44, 95% CI 6.76-35.25) and monthly family income (AOR=3.31, 95% CI 1.24-8.84). Among employed, EBF practice had significant association with carry infant to work place (AOR= 12.36, 95% CI 4.35-49.87) whereas type of delivery (AOR= 3.88, 95% CI 1.69-8.90) was significantly associated among unemployed mothers. CONCLUSION EBF practices among employed mothers were less than that of unemployed mothers. Provisions to provide additional supports, either by revising the period of maternity leave or adopting different alternatives to prolong the period of EBF may be beneficial for employed mothers and their children.

Complementary Feeding Practice by Maternal Employment Status in Eastern Ethiopia: A Comparative Cross-Sectional Study

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mohammed Osman Ahmed ◽  
Behailu Hawulte ◽  
Temam Beshir Raru ◽  
Tahir Ahmed Hassen ◽  
KEDIR TEJI ROBA
Keyword(s):  
Child Care ◽  
Maternal Employment ◽  
Employment Status ◽  
Complementary Feeding ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Feeding Practice ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Eastern Ethiopia ◽  
Employed Mothers

Abstract Background: Appropriate complementary feeding practice during the first two years of age prevents life cycle health problems that cannot be averted later in life. Appropriate complementary feeding practices are associated with various factors and the practice may vary between populations. This study aimed to investigate the complementary feeding practice among mothers with children aged 6-23 months by maternal employment status in eastern Ethiopia. Methods: A community-based comparative cross-sectional study was conducted in Gemachis district from 10 July to August 2020, eastern Ethiopia. A multi-stage sampling technique was used to sample a total of 674 mothers. Data were collected by face-to-face interview and analyzed using STATA version 14.2. Multivariable logistic regression analysis was conducted to identify factors associated with appropriate complementary feeding practice with 95 % CI or a P-value of less than 0.05.Results: Over all only 9.9% of all mothers were practicing appropriate complementary feeding, with 5.9% among employed and 11.9% unemployed mothers. After controlling for confounders, traveling to the workplace less than two hours (AOR= 5.9; 95% CI: 1.30, 16.14), giving birth at home (AOR= 0.08; 95% CI:0.01, 0.72, and having at least one ANC visit (AOR=6.5; 95% CI: 1.40, 25.7) were significantly associated with appropriate Complementary feeding practice among employed mothers while having children aged 9−23 months (AOR = 3.2; 95% CI: 1.3, 8.5), spending 17−24 hours on child care (AOR = 4.8; 95% CI: 1.6, 14.12], working 1-8 hours per day (AOR =0.17; 95% CI: 0.44, 0.63], and having at least one ANC visit (AOR = 7.6; 95% CI: 3.6, 14.01] were significantly associated with appropriate complementary feeding practice among unemployed mothers. Conclusion: The overall prevalence of appropriate complementary feeding practice was very low in this study area. There is a need to strengthen maternal health service utilization such as ANC and institutional delivery to improve complementary feeding practices. Further, considering adequate maternity leave and designing a subsidized alternative child care center is essential to improve the complementary feeding practice for employed mothers.

scholarly journals Knowledge and Practice of Employed Mothers towards Exclusive Breastfeeding and Its Associated Factors in Mecha District, Northwest Ethiopia

2020 ◽  
Vol 2020 ◽  
pp. 1-9
Author(s):  
Amare Lisanu Mazengia ◽  
Hibru Demissie
Keyword(s):  
Exclusive Breastfeeding ◽  
Associated Factors ◽  
Maternity Leave ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Working Hours ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Northwest Ethiopia ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Employed Mothers ◽  
Knowledge And Practice

Background. Exclusive breastfeeding is an important strategy for improving child health. However, the practice of exclusive breastfeeding among employees is very low in developing countries including Ethiopia. Objective. The objective of this study was to assess the knowledge and practice of employed mothers towards exclusive breastfeeding and its associated factors in Mecha district, Amhara Region, Northwest Ethiopia, 2019. Methods. A cross-sectional study was conducted from April 05 to June 30, 2019. A stratified random sampling technique was applied. Data were analyzed using statistical package for social sciences (SPSS) version 23 software. Multivariate logistic regression was used to determine predictors of knowledge and practice. Result. A total of 449 participants were enrolled with a response rate of 95.54%. The study revealed that 92.1% (95% CI: (89.5–94.6)) of participants had good knowledge. However, only 38.5% (95% CI: (33.8–42.9)) employed mothers breastfeed their babies exclusively. Certain predictors such as maternity leave (AOR = 0.31, 95% CI:(0.10–0.91), p value = 0.03), mothers’ level of education (AOR = 2.97, 95% CI: (1.66–5.34), p value <0.001), support from husbands(AOR = 0.26, 95% CI (0.14–0.47), p value <0.001), and actual time to return back to their work(AOR = 0.21; 95% CI: (0.08–0.51), p value = 0.01) were statistically associated with exclusive breastfeeding. Conclusions and Recommendations. The knowledge and practice of employed mothers towards exclusive breastfeeding were affected by the number of predictors. Exclusive breastfeeding practice among employed mothers was low. It is advisable to give some flexible working hours for breastfeeding mothers.

Maternal work and exclusive breastfeeding in Mansoura, Egypt

2018 ◽  
Vol 36 (5) ◽  
pp. 568-572 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hala Samir Abou-ElWafa ◽  
Abdel-Hady El-Gilany
Keyword(s):  
Exclusive Breastfeeding ◽  
Associated Factors ◽  
Working Mothers ◽  
Maternity Leave ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Health Care Facilities ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Maternal Work ◽  
Care Facilities

Abstract Background Working mothers face unique barriers to breastfeeding, despite the compelling evidence of its benefits. The aim of this study was to describe exclusive breastfeeding (EBF) rate of working mothers and associated factors. Methods Cross-sectional study was carried out in Mansoura District, Egypt from 1 July to 31 December 2017 among working mothers attending health care facilities for vaccinating their infants aged 6 months. Data were collected using a questionnaire covering sociodemographic and occupational data; breastfeeding supportive workplace facilities; antenatal and natal care; infant’s data; and EBF practice. Results EBF rate was 14.1%. Independent predictors were being still on work leave, return to work 4 months after childbirth, working as farmer/manual worker and in trades and business, and being self/family employed. Conclusions EBF rate is low among working mothers. There is a need to extend maternity leave and provide promoting workplace facilities.

scholarly journals Paid maternity leave extension and exclusive breastfeeding practice: evidence from Brunei

2017 ◽  
Vol 11 (6) ◽  
pp. 435-442 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mohammed M. Alhaji ◽  
Sharbawi Roslin ◽  
Adrian Kay ◽  
Nik A.A. Tuah
Keyword(s):  
Exclusive Breastfeeding ◽  
Maternal Employment ◽  
Maternity Leave ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Live Births ◽  
Percentage Points ◽  
Employed Mothers ◽  
Before And After ◽  
The Government ◽  
Breastfeeding Practice

AbstractBackgroundExclusive breastfeeding (EBF) of infants in their first 6 months postpartum is beneficial. However, maternal employment and short maternity leave impede EBF practice. In 2011, Brunei implemented a new Maternity Leave Regulation to extend paid maternity leave.ObjectivesTo compare the prevalence of EBF between employed and nonworking mothers in Brunei, before and after extending paid maternity leave, to determine its effect on EBF and to determine the effects of maternal and infant sociodemographic characteristics.MethodsCross-sectional review of feeding records for infants born in 2010 (n = 6412, 85.5% all live births) and 2013 (n = 6680, 85.7%).ResultsEBF prevalence at 6 months postpartum increased from 29% in 2010 to 41% in 2013. EBF prevalence was higher among multiparous mothers (P < 0.001), mothers of Malay ethnicity (P < 0.05), and mothers of girls (P < 0.01 only in 2013) in both years. EBF prevalence among government-employed mothers (81.0%, 67.7%, and 57.8%) was greater than it was among nonworking mothers (79.1%, 66.3%, and 56.9%) by 1.9, 1.4, and 0.9 percentage points, respectively, during the first 3 months of active paid maternity leave in 2013. Mothers employed in the government and private sectors showed greater increases in the practice of EBF (15.5 and 10.8 percentage points respectively) than nonworking mothers (8.8 percentage points) from 2010 to 2013.ConclusionsEBF prevalence increased after extending paid maternity leave, with the greatest increases seen among employed mothers. Maternal ethnicity, parity, and the sex of the infant were also correlated with EBF.

scholarly journals Food insecurity among the elderly: cross-sectional study with soup kitchen users

2013 ◽  
Vol 26 (6) ◽  
pp. 679-691 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bruna Fernanda do Nascimento Jacinto de Souza ◽  
Letícia Marín-León
Keyword(s):  
Food Insecurity ◽  
Family Income ◽  
Multinomial Logistic Regression ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Welfare Programs ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Socioeconomic Condition ◽  
Soup Kitchen

OBJECTIVE: To investigate whether food insecurity is associated with the demographic, socioeconomic, lifestyle, and health conditions of the elderly. METHODS: This cross-sectional study included 427 elderly (³60 years) from Campinas, São Paulo; half were users of a government-run soup kitchen and the others, their neighbors of the same sex. Food insecurity was measured by the Brazilian Food Insecurity Scale. Univariate multinomial logistic regression was used for calculating the odds ratio and 95% confidence interval to measure the association between the independent variables and food insecurity. Variables with p<0.20 were included in a multinomial model, and only those with p<0.05 remained. RESULTS: Most respondents (63.2%) were males; 15.2% and 6.6% were experiencing mild and moderate/severe food insecurity, respectively. The final model, adjusted for sex and age, showed that elderly with a total family income ≤2 minimum salaries (OR=3.41, 95%CI=1.27-9.14), who did not have a job (OR=2.95, 95%CI=1.23-7.06), and who were obese (OR=2.01, 95%CI=1.04-3.87) were more likely to be mildly food insecure. Elderly with cancer (OR=4.13, 95%CI=1.21-14.0) and those hospitalized in the past year (OR=3.16, 95%CI=1.23-8.11) were more likely to be moderately/severely food insecure. Finally, elderly living in unfinished houses (OR=2.71; and OR=2.92) and who did not consume fruits (OR=2.95 and OR=4.11) or meats daily (OR=2.04 and OR=3.83) were more likely to be mildly and moderately/severely food insecure. CONCLUSION: Food insecure elderly are more likely to have chronic diseases, poor nutritional status, and poor socioeconomic condition. Therefore, the welfare programs should expand the number of soup kitchens and develop other strategies to assure adequate nutrition to these elderly.

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