scholarly journals Practice of giving exclusive breastfeeding among the babies of working mothers and house wife mothers- a comparative study

2015 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 339-341 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mahmuda Hassan ◽  
BH Nazma Yasmeen ◽  
Taslim Uddin Ahmed ◽  
Marium Begum ◽  
AWS Rob ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Breast Milk ◽  
Breast Feeding ◽  
Exclusive Breastfeeding ◽  
Working Mothers ◽  
Maternity Leave ◽  
P Value ◽  
Contributing Factors ◽  
Government Organization ◽  
Exclusive Breast Feeding ◽  
Group I

Objectives : There is gradual reduction of exclusive breast feeding practice as age advances from birth to 6 months. The aim of the study was to see the status of exclusive breast feeding up to 6 month of age, among the babies of working mothers and housewife mothers and also to see different contributing factors among the working mothers for the initiation of breast milk substitute within this period.Material and Methods : This is a descriptive type of study conducted in Ad- Din Hospital at OPD from 1st January 2008 to 31st December 2009.Total 400 babies were selected, among them 200 were the babies of the working mothers, considered as cases and 200 were the babies the of housewives considered as control. Sampling was done purposively. Then babies of working mothers were divided in to 2 groups according to their age- (Group-I –babies of 3 months±15 days and Group-II 6 months±15 days). Also babies of the housewife mothers were also divided in to 2 groups (Group-I II–babies of 3 months±15 days and Group-IV 6 months±15 days). Each group includes 100 babies. Mothers or caregivers of their babies were interviewed only once for the study with a set questionnaire.Results : Seventy eight percent (78%) working mothers were continued exclusive breast feeding up to 3 months±15 days but at the age of 6 months±15 days only 21% babies were continued exclusive breast feeding . On the other hand at the age of 3 months ±15days 66% and at 6 months ±15days of age 45% babies of housewife mothers were continued exclusive breast feeding. Highly significant reduction of exclusive breastfeeding among babies of working mothers (p value< 0.001) and also that of the housewife mothers (p value<0.05). Significant number of mothers (more than 80%)of both the groups had no or inadequate knowledge about expression and preservation of breast milk (p value <0.001 ). Maternity leave was less than 6 months, 4 months in government organization (GO) and even 45 days for in some non government organization (NGO) were observed.Conclusion : Exclusive breast feeding up to 6 months of age less among the babies of working mothers even with a good start. Lack of knowledge about expressed breast milk, policy adopted by the employers and maternity leave less than 6 months are the main contributing factors for reduction of exclusive feeding.Northern International Medical College Journal Vol.5(2) 2014: 339-341

Analisis Hubungan Pemberian Asi Eksklusif dan Pendidikan Ibu terhadap Perkembangan Bayi di Kota Pekanbaru

2018 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 26-30
Author(s):  
Dewi Sartika Siagian ◽  
Sara Herlina
Keyword(s):  
Breast Milk ◽  
Breast Feeding ◽  
Exclusive Breastfeeding ◽  
Infant Development ◽  
Maternal Education ◽  
Bivariate Analysis ◽  
P Value ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Exclusive Breast Feeding ◽  
Chi Square Test

Breast Milk (ASI) is indispensable during infant growth and development. WHO has recommended for exclusive breastfeeding for up to 6 months without providing complementary foods and continued for up to 2 years accompanied by complementary foods. The purpose of this study was to determine the relationship of exclusive breast feeding and maternal education on infant development. This study is quantitative analytic observational with cross sectional design with a large sample of 83 people. The sampling method used is proportional sampling. Data analysis was done unvaried and bivariate. Univariate analysis showed that most of the infants received exclusive breastfeeding as much as 46 people (55.4 percent), low education as many as 56 people (67.5 percent) and most normal development of 47 people (56.6 percent). The result of bivariate analysis of exclusive breastfeeding on infant development with chi square test obtained value of P value less than 0,000 means there is relation between exclusive breast feeding to infant development and bivariate analysis of mother education on infant development with chi square test obtained value of P value 0,012 meaning there is a relationship between maternal education on infant development. Keywords: Exclusive Breast milk, Mother's Education, Infant Development

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 Assessment of Barriers to Exclusive Breast Feeding Among Working Saudi Mothers

2021 ◽  
Vol 6 (10) ◽  
pp. 656-663
Author(s):  
Nisreen Kh. Aref Albezrah ◽  
Haneen Ali Alshehri ◽  
Raghad Hilal Alswat ◽  
Manal Saeed Almalki ◽  
Atheer Mohammed Al fuhayd ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Breast Milk ◽  
Breast Feeding ◽  
Working Mothers ◽  
World Health ◽  
Western Region ◽  
Full Time ◽  
Milk Secretion ◽  
Exclusive Breast Feeding ◽  
The Western Region

Background: The World Health Organization and the United Nations International Children’s Fund recommend mothers to exclusively breastfeed their infants for the first six months of their life that should be initiated within the first hour after birth. Methods: This cross-sectional study included currently employed Saudi working mothers residing the Western region of Saudi Arabia. A self-administered questionnaire was distributed through email and social media. Each person meeting the inclusion criteria was provided informed consent, explaining the study aim, and ensuring the confidentiality of information. Data were obtained by filling out the designed Questionnaire. Result: This study included 692 working Saudi mothers. The frequency of exclusive breast feeding was 40.2%, which was continued by 29.8% only after returning to the work. Insufficient breast milk secretion (17.5%) and the lack or minimal support from the workplace for EBF (6.6%) were commonly stated by the mothers. There were great deficiencies in the breastfeeding friendly work policies including the absence of breast feeding or breast milk-pumping place (86.4%), absence of breastfeeding hours during work time (80.9%), and the presence of a strict full-time schedule that did not allow freely use of the nursing break. Conclusion: The present study shows low prevalence of exclusive breast feeding among working mothers in the Western region of Saudi Arabia. Multiple barriers to continuing breast feeding have been detected. Insufficient breast milk secretion and the lack of breastfeeding friendly work policies were common reasons.

scholarly journals Pattern and influencing factors of breastfeeding of working mothers in several areas in Jakarta

2007 ◽  
Vol 47 (1) ◽  
pp. 27 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rifan Fauzie ◽  
Rulina Suradi ◽  
Sri Rezeki S. Hadinegoro
Keyword(s):  
Breast Milk ◽  
Family Support ◽  
Influencing Factors ◽  
Breast Feeding ◽  
Exclusive Breastfeeding ◽  
Working Mothers ◽  
Descriptive Study ◽  
Knowl Edge ◽  
Breastfeeding Rate ◽  
Insurance Business

Background Breast milk contains many essential nutrition factorsbest for babies. The 1997 Indonesian Health Demography foundthat the proportion of exclusive breastfeeding was still low (52%)and increased to 55.1% in 2002. Due to increasing number ofworking mothers, promoting breast feeding among them should beperformed properly. There are no data on exclusive breastfeedingrate and pattern among working mothers in Indonesia.Objective To describe exclusive breastfeeding rate and patternamong working mothers in several areas in Jakarta and the influ-encing factors.Methods A descriptive study using a questionnaire was conductedfrom October 2005 to February 2006. Subjects were workingmothers who had 6 to 12 month old baby and breastfed and thebaby had no congenital or chronic disease.Results Among 290 mothers interviewed, 40% worked at banksor insurance business, 34% were private employees, 25% medicalstaffs, and 2% were teachers. Almost 80% have exclusivelybreastfed for less than 4 months, 17% for 4 months, and only 4%for 6 months. Maternal leave, family support, mothers’ knowl-edge, facilities at workplace, media influences, and working hoursseemed to have no relations to breastfeeding rate. There were122 (42%) mothers who had good knowledge about physiologyof lactation, 155 of them (53%) had fair knowledge, and only45% of them had poor knowledge.Conclusions The proportion of working mothers in several areasin Jakarta who have exclusively breastfed for 4 months is 17%, andonly 4% of subjects do exclusive breastfeeding for 6 months. Mostsubjects have a good to fair knowledge about the physiology oflactation but it does not seem to influence the decision to exclu-sively breastfed their babies.

scholarly journals HUBUNGAN ASI EKSKLUSIF TERHADAP PERKEMBANGAN ANAK USIA 6-12 BULAN DI PUSKESMAS PESURUNGAN LOR

2018 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ratih Sakti Prastiwi ◽  
Ulfatul Latifah
Keyword(s):  
Breast Milk ◽  
Breast Feeding ◽  
Exclusive Breastfeeding ◽  
Growth And Development ◽  
Working Mothers ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Emotional Bonding ◽  
Chi Square Test ◽  
Children Development

AbstrakASI Eksklusif merupakan salah satu faktor penting yang mempengaruhi perkembangan anak lebih optimal. Tingginya aktifitas ibu diluar rumah menjadi kendala untuk memberikan ASI secara Eksklusif dan cenderung memberikan formula. Capaian ASI Eksklusif di wilayah Pesurungan Lor <60%, hal ini dapat mempengaruhi pencapaian pertumbuhan dan perkembangan bagi anak di wilayah tersebut. Penelitian ini dilakukan untuk melihat apakah terdapat pengaruh pemberian ASI Eksklusif pada anak usia 6-12 terhadap perkembangannya. Metode yang digunakan adalah penelitian deskriptif terhadap anak usia 6-12 bulan. Teknik sampling diambil menggunakan teknik accidental sampling dan didapatkan sampel sebanyak 26 sampel. Data dikumpulkan menggunakan instrumen Kuesioner Pra Skrining Perkembangan (KPSP). Data selanjutnya dianalisis menggunakan chi-square test. Hasil analisis didapatkan terdapat hubungan antara pemberian ASI Eksklusif dengan perkembangan anak namun tidak signifikan ditunjukkan dari adanya ρ-value sebesar 0.09. Perkembangan anak tidak hanya dipengaruhi oleh pemberian ASI Eksklusif saja, namun terdapat faktor lain seperti emotional bonding serta adanya pemberian stimulus dari orang tua atau pengasuh anak.   Kata kunci  : ASI Eksklusif, perkembangan, anak, bayi Abstract Exclusive breasfeeding was an important aspect in children development. For  working mothers, breast feeding exclusively would be hard and they prefer to used formula. Exclusive breastfeeding coverage in Pesurungan lor were less than 60%, it could cause an impending for growth and development in children achievement. The purpose of this study was to assess relation of breastfeeding exclusively with 6-12 months baby’s development. This study used descriptive analytichal method. Using accidental sampling to babies aged 0-6 months (26 babies). Data collected using Kuesioner Pra Skrining Perkembangan (KPSP) and analyzed using chi-square test. This study show there is a relation within breastfeeding exclusively and children development but not significant (ρ-value: 0.09). Children development not only influenced by breast milk but it could be influence by emotional bonding and/or stimulation by their parents or their caretakers,  Keywords            :               Exclusive breastfeeding, development, children, babies

scholarly journals PERSEPSI IBU YANG BEKERJA TERHADAP KEGAGALAN PEMBERIAN ASI EKSKLUSIF PADA BAYI DI WILAYAH SAMBIROTO SEMARANG 2017

2017 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 65
Author(s):  
Dewi mayang sari, Alida nihaya
Keyword(s):  
Breast Feeding ◽  
Exclusive Breastfeeding ◽  
Working Mothers ◽  
Health Workers ◽  
Working Mother ◽  
Exclusive Breast Feeding ◽  
The Family ◽  
Two Factors ◽  
Internal And External Factors ◽  
Depth Interviews

Latar Belakang: Berdasarka hasil survey pada bulan Agustus 2016 di Sambiroto didapat jumlah 132 bayi,55% tidak diberikan ASI eksklusif,hal tersebut dikarenakan sebagian besar ibu bekerja. Tinjaun Teori: Persepsi merupakan kemampuan berfikir individu terhadap sesuatu yang dipersepsikan. ASI eksklusif adalah pemberian ASI saja dari 0-6 bulan tanpa diberikan makanan atau minuman apapun. Hambatan ketika menyusui dibedakan menjadi dua faktor, yakni faktor internal dan eksternal. Tujuan Penelitian: Mengeksplorasi persepsi ibu yang bekerja terhadap kegagalan pemberian ASI eksklusif pada bayi.Metode: Penelitian ini menggunakan metode kualitatif dengan pendekatan fenomenologi. Teknik pengumpulan data dengan wawancara mendalam. Jumlah partisipan 3 orang ibu yang bekerja, memiliki bayi dan dadal dalam pemberian ASI eksklusif di Sambiroto Semarang.Hasil: Wawancara mendalam pada partisipan didapatkan informasi tentang kegagalan pemberian ASI eksklusif dikarenakan adanya hambatan yang dialami ibu yakni berupa keterbatasan waktu dengan anak dan produksi ASI yang sedikit serta tidak didukungnya fasilitas berupa Ruang Laktasi  untuk memerah di saat ibu bekerja. Rendahnya kesadaran ibu dalam pemberian ASI semakin membuat terjadinya kegagalan ASI eksklusif, meskipun pihak keluarga, lingkungan, tenaga kesehatan telah memeberikan dukungan penuh.Saran: Ibu bekerja hendaknya memberikan ASI secara ekslusif, meskipun kondisi ibu yang bekerja. Perusahaan hendaknya memberikan ruang laktasi yang memadai. Kata Kunci : Persepsi;Ibu Bekerja;Kegagalan ASI Eksklusif PERCEIVED FAILURE TO WOMEN WHO WORK IN EXCLUSIVE BREASTFEEDING BABY IN THE SAMBIROTO SEMARANG 2017 Abstract Background : Based upon the results of its survey in August 2016 in Sambiroto be tallied 132 infants, 55% were not given exclusive breast feeding, it is because the majority of working mothers. Overview Theory: Perception is the ability of an individual to think of something perceived. Exclusive breastfeeding is breastfeeding course of 0-6 months without given any food or drinks. Barriers when breastfeeding is divided into two factors, namely internal and external factors Research objective : To explore the perception of mother who work against the failure of exclusive breast feeding in infants. Method : This study used qualitative methods with the approach of phenomenology. Data collection techniques with in-depth interviews. The number of participants three working mothers, babies or toddlers and failed in exclusive breast feeding in Sambiroto Semarang. Result : In-depth interviews in participants obtained information about the failure of exclusive breast feeding because of the constraints experienced by the mother in the form of limited time with the child and a little milk production and not supported facilities such as lactation room for milking when the mother works. Low awareness in breast feeding mothers are increasingly making a failure of exclusive breast feeding, although the family, the environment, health workers have given full support. Suggestion : Mother should be able to provide breast milk exclusively thought the condition of mothers are working. Companis should provide adequate lactation room. Keywords : Perception; Working Mother; The failure of exclusive breast feeding.

scholarly journals EDUKASI TEKNIK MEMERAH, MENYIMPAN DAN MENYIAPKAN ASI YANG BENAR PADA IBU MENYUSUI YANG BEKERJA DI SMAN I PAGELARAN

2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 70-72
Author(s):  
Wahyu Widayati Widayati
Keyword(s):  
Breast Milk ◽  
Community Service ◽  
Exclusive Breastfeeding ◽  
Working Mothers ◽  
Maternity Leave ◽  
High Rate ◽  
Formal Sector ◽  
Legal Standards ◽  
Duration Of Breastfeeding ◽  
Keywords Education

ABSTRAK Praktik ASI ekslusif masih jauh dari 90% di sebagian besar Negara berkembang, bahkan durasi menyusui sangat pendek dan data dari SDKI menunjukkan masih cakupan ASI ekslusif tahun 2012 di Indonesia baru mencapai 27%. Tingginya angka kegagalan menyusui pada ibu bekerja terjadi setelah selesai cuti bersalin terutama pada ibu menyusui yang bekerja disektor formal karena status kepegawaiannya mengikuti standar aturan hukum yang jelas bagi perkantoran atau perusahaan yang bersangkutan. Seperti pada SMA N 1 Pagelaran dimana terdapat 50% adalah pekerja ibu – ibu baik guru dan staf yang masih berada pada usia produktif dan menyusui. Pengabdian masyarakt ini bertyujuan untuk menuingkatkan pengetahuan ibu - ibu menyususi   yang berkerja di SMA N 1 Pagelaran dengan tehnik demontrasi pemberian edukasi teknik memerah, menyimpan dan menyiapkan ASI yang benar. Hasil dari pelaksanaan pengabdian masyarakat ini adalah didapatkan bahwa sebagian besar peserta pengabdian masyarakat meningkat pengetahuannya tentang teknik memerah, menyimpan dan memberikan ASI kepada anaknya.   Kata Kunci : Edukasi Memerah, Menyimpan dan Menyiapkan ASI     ABSTRACT The practice of exclusive breastfeeding is still far from 90% in most developing countries, even the duration of breastfeeding is very short and data from the IDHS show that exclusive breastfeeding in 2012 in Indonesia only reached 27%. The high rate of failure to breastfeed in working mothers occurs after maternity leave, especially for breastfeeding mothers who work in the formal sector because their employment status follows clear legal standards for the office or company concerned. As in SMA N 1 Pagelaran where 50% are working mothers, both teachers and staff who are still at the productive and breastfeeding age. This community service aims to increase the knowledge of breastfeeding mothers who work at SMA N 1 Pagelaran with dem,onstration technique, providing education on  how to express, store and prepare correct breast milk. The result of the implementation of this community service participants have increased their knowledge of techniques for expressing, storing and giving breast milk to their children.   Keywords :Education Expressing, Storing and Preparing Breastmilk

scholarly journals EFFECT OF WORK AND EDUCATION ON THE SUCCESS OF ESCLUSIVE ASI

2020 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 1-5
Author(s):  
Novi Eniastina Jasa ◽  
Akma Listiana
Keyword(s):  
Breast Milk ◽  
Exclusive Breastfeeding ◽  
Significant Relationship ◽  
Working Mothers ◽  
Education Level ◽  
World Health ◽  
P Value ◽  
Test Results ◽  
Mother’S Education ◽  
Mother's Education

ABSTRACTIntroduction: Breast milk is the best food for babies. Exclusive breastfeeding or exclusive breastfeeding is that babies are only given breast milk without the addition of other fluids such as formula milk, oranges, honey, tea water, water and without the addition of solid foods such as bananas, papaya, milk powder, biscuits, rice porridge, and team. Data from the World Health Organization (WHO) in 2016 still shows the average rate of exclusive breastfeeding in the new world is around 38 percent.Research Objectives: To determine the relationship between work and education on the success of exclusive breastfeedingMethods: The subjects of this study were all breastfeeding mothers who had babies aged 6-12 months. This type of research is analytic with cross sectional design, the independent variable in this study is the mother's employment status, the mother's education level and the dependent variable is exclusive breastfeeding. This research was conducted from June to August 2020Results: The results showed that 33 people (62.3%) did not provide exclusive breastfeeding and 20 people (64.2%) gave exclusive breastfeeding, the respondents who worked 37 people (69.8%) and did not work, namely 16 people ( 30.2%). The statistical test results obtained p-value = 0.014 (p-value 0.05), which means that there is a significant relationship between working mothers and exclusive breastfeeding at BPM Nurhasanah Bandar Lampung in 2020. In further analysis, OR = 5.98 which This means that mothers who do not work have a 5.98 times chance of giving exclusive breastfeeding compared to working mothers, while mothers with high education level 38 people (71.7%) have low education level 15 people (28.3%), the test results statistics were obtained (p-value = 0.678 0.05) which means that there is no relationship between education level and exclusive breastfeeding at BPM Nurhasanah Bandar Lampung in 2020.Conclusion: The majority of mothers do not provide exclusive breastfeeding, namely 62.3%, there is a significant relationship between working mothers and exclusive breastfeeding. Meanwhile, mother's education has no effect on the success of exclusive breastfeedingSuggestion: For health workers to provide breastfeeding counseling, especially the preparation of mothers who work in providing exclusive breastfeeding. 

scholarly journals HUBUNGAN PERAN PETUGAS KESEHATAN DAN PROMOSI SUSU FORMULA TERHADAP PEMBERIAN ASI EKSKLUSIF PADA IBU MENYUSUI DI WILAYAH KERJA PUSKESMAS HARAPAN RAYA KOTA PEKANBARU 2018

2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 65-74
Author(s):  
Armoni Suci Dewi ◽  
Ayu Gustiwarni ◽  
Rika Sri Wahyuni
Keyword(s):  
Health Center ◽  
Breast Feeding ◽  
Exclusive Breastfeeding ◽  
Health Workers ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
P Value ◽  
Formula Milk ◽  
Exclusive Breast Feeding ◽  
Work Area

Exclusive breastfeeding is breastfeeding alone for the first 6 months of life without any additional fluids such as formula, oranges, honey, water and without additional solid foods such as bananas, milk porridge, biscuits. Factors affecting the success and failure of exclusive breastfeeding is one of them is the role of health officers and the promotion of infant formula. This study aims to determine the relationship between the role of health officers and the promotion of formula milk to exclusive breastfeeding in breastfeeding mothers in the Work Area of ​​Harapan Raya Pekanbaru Health Center Year 2018. The research type is quantitative and analytic design with cross sectional approach. The study was conducted in Harapan Raya Public Health Working Area in March - April of 2018. The population of this study is all mothers who have infants aged 6-12 months in Harapan Raya Pekanbaru Health Center Working Area as many as 2,494 people, the sample of 96 respondents with quota sampling method sampling. The instrument of this research using questionnaires and techniques of this study using primary data and secondary data. Based on the result of the research, the mother who has babies in the work area of ​​Harapan Raya Pekanbaru Minority Health Center gave exclusive breast feeding of 47 (49%) and got the health worker role 35 (36,5%) and did not get formula promotion equal to 36 (37,5 %). so it can be concluded there is no relation between the role of health officer to exclusive breastfeeding (P Value 0,563) and there is relationship between promotion of formula milk to Exclusive Breast Feeding (P Value 0,040). It is hoped for health workers to further improve the provision of information on Exclusive Breast Milk and its benefits by providing counseling or other approaches.

scholarly journals Exclusive breastfeeding practice and its associated factors among children aged 6-23 months in Woldia Town, Northwest Ethiopia

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (4) ◽  
pp. 1877-86
Author(s):  
Desale Sisay Yimer ◽  
Omer Seid Adem ◽  
Mastewal Arefayene ◽  
Tefera Chanie ◽  
Melese Linger Endalifer
Keyword(s):  
Breast Feeding ◽  
Exclusive Breastfeeding ◽  
Associated Factors ◽  
Demographic Variable ◽  
P Value ◽  
Feeding Practice ◽  
Traditional Beliefs ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Exclusive Breast Feeding ◽  
Breastfeeding Practice

Background: Inappropriate practice of exclusive breastfeeding (EBF) is still a major problem worldwide.Objective: To identify exclusive breastfeeding practice and its associated factors among children aged 6-23 months in Woldia Town.Methods: A Community based cross-sectional study was carried out.Interviewer-administered questionnaire was utilized to collect the data. The questionnaire was adapted from the 2016 Ethiopia Demographic and Health Survey. Hosmer-Lemeshowmodel was fitted at a P-value of 0.91. Finally, Variables having P-Value <0.05 with 95% CI was considered as significant factors.Result: The prevalence of exclusive breastfeeding practice was 46.2% (95% CI: 42.0, 49.8). Being employed mothers (AOR=0.62,95% CI:0.44,0.87), being head of a household (AOR=0.52,95% CI:0.32,0.83),not g getting husband support (AOR:0.5,95%CI:0.34,0.74),not fed colostrum’s (AOR:0.36,95%CI:0.23,0.57),not affected by traditional belief (AOR:3.59,95% CI:2.09-6.17) shows significant association with Exclusive breast feeding practice.Conclusion: The prevalence of exclusive breast feeding practice was relatively lower than the National prevalence. Some demographic variable and traditional beliefs were significantly associated with exclusive breast feeding. Designing model policies that empower the role of women and eradicating bad traditional beliefs in the community is fundamental step. Keywords: Exclusive Breastfeeding; Breastfeeding practice; Breastfeeding Promotion.

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