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 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 Study of breast feeding knowledge among mothers in perinatal period admitted in a tertiary care centre in Dehradun, Uttarakhand, India

2019 ◽  
Vol 6 (10) ◽  
pp. 4278
Author(s):  
Sunil Kumar Thapliyal ◽  
Akhil Bangari ◽  
Ruchi .
Keyword(s):  
Breast Milk ◽  
Breast Feeding ◽  
Tertiary Care ◽  
Perinatal Period ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Care Centre ◽  
Tertiary Care Centre ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Exclusive Breast Feeding ◽  
The Government

Background: Exclusive breast feeding reduces infant and neonatal mortality. NFHS-3 (2005-06) and NFHS-4 (2015-16) (India), showed only marginal improvement from 46% to 55%, regarding exclusive Breast feeding, among children during first 6 months of life. If mother’s knowledge is good, she will be confident to take decision on Breast feeding. This study was conducted to assess, the knowledge, regarding breast feeding, among mothers in perinatal period admitted in a tertiary care centre in Dehradun, Uttarakhand, India.Methods: This was descriptive, cross-sectional study carried out among 300 perinatal mothers. The data was collected using self-administered questionnaires.Results: 95% of mothers knew that the breast milk is best for the baby. 75% of mothers were aware that the breast milk should be the neonates first feed, though only 55% knew about initial breast milk (colostrum). 77% of the mothers said the time for first feed should be within an hour. 27% said baby should be fed as and when hungry. 56% of the mothers stated that the baby should be allowed to feed as long as the baby sucks at the breast. 63.7% mothers were aware about the duration of EBF.Conclusions: Knowledge regarding exclusive breast feeding is inadequate among mothers in Uttarakhand. The government must incorporate breast feeding topic in schools to improve the knowledge on breast feeding, so that mothers can take decision independently. 

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 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 Effect of exclusive breast-feeding on the linear growth of children aged 24-36 months in Bandung's urban slum area

2008 ◽  
Vol 48 (2) ◽  
pp. 120
Author(s):  
Nenden Ismawaty ◽  
Julistio Djais ◽  
Herry Garna
Keyword(s):  
Breast Feeding ◽  
Linear Growth ◽  
Multinomial Logistic Regression ◽  
Urban Slum ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Exclusive Breast Feeding ◽  
Growth Status ◽  
Breastfed Infants ◽  
Positive Effect

Background Breast milk is an ideal nutrition source for infantsbecause of its balanced composition, naturally adjusted toinfants' need for growth and without any expenses. However,low education mothers living in slum areas are ignorant towardsinformations about the importance of exclusive breast-feeding.Objective To observe the effects of exclusive breast-feeding onlinear growth of children aged 24-36 months in urban slumsarea.Methods A cross-sectional study was carried out on 343children consisted of 188 exclusively breastfed infants and 155nonexclusively breastfed infants in Puskesmas Cigondewaharea on August to September 2007. Anthropometricmeasurements were performed to obtain linear growth status.Data were analyzed by using odd ratio (OR). The first step wasperformed univariately to assess the effect of data variables.Henceforth, factors which significantly influence the growthwill be assesed by multivariate calculation.Results Normal linear growth status was found in 109 (66.1%)exclusively breastfed compared with 56 (33.9%) nonexclusivelybreastfed children. Univariate analyzes showed that factorsthat influenced children normal linear growth were exclusivebreast-feeding (OR: 2.44; 95%CI: 1.58;3.78), industrial productporridge as complementary food (OR: 1.65; 95%CI: 1.00;2.72),and frequency of illnesses <6x/year (OR: 1.57; 95%CI: 1.02;2.42).The result of multinomial logistic regression analyzes showed thatexclusive breast-feeding became the only factor that influencechildren linear growth (OR: 2.254; 95%CI: 1.438;3.533).Conclusion Exclusive breast-feeding has significant positive effect onlinear growth of children.

scholarly journals Socio-demographic correlate of knowledge and practice toward novel coronavirus among people living in Mosul-Iraq: A cross-sectional study

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Balsam Qubais ◽  
Rula mudhafar Al-Shahrabi ◽  
Obasanjo Afolabi Bolarinwa
Keyword(s):  
Online Survey ◽  
Binary Logistic Regression ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Demographic Characteristics ◽  
World Health ◽  
P Value ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Knowledge And Practice ◽  
Novel Coronavirus

Background: Since the World Health Organization (WHO) announced that the 2019 novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV) is a worldwide pandemic, as the Iraqi authorities have started responding and taking action to control the spread of the pandemic. The knowledge and practices of the public play an important role in curbing the spreading of the virus by following the health guidelines. This study aimed to assess the socio-demographic correlate of knowledge and practices of Iraqi living in Mosul-Iraq towards novel coronavirus during its rapid rise. Methods: A cross-sectional online survey of 909 participants was conducted among Mosul-Iraq between 20th June to 1st July 2020. The survey included three parts: 1) socio-demographic characteristics, 2) participants' knowledge, 3) participants' practices. T-test, ANOVA, chi-square, and binary logistic regression were used. A p-value less than 0.05 (p < 0.05) was considered statistically significant. Results: The results showed knowledge and practice mean score of (12.91\1.67) and (21.56\2.92) with cumulative knowledge and practice of 86% and 76% respectively towards 2019-nCoV. Socio-demographic characteristics such as age, marital status, gender, level of education and employment were statistically related with a higher mean score of knowledge and practice towards the virus as P<0.05. Conclusions: We concluded that the majority of the respondents demonstrate a high level of knowledge and practices towards 2019-nCoV except respondents with socio-demographic characteristics such as those who were younger, male respondents, those with lower education and those unemployed as such campaigns that will increase the knowledge and encourage adequate preventive practice towards 2019-nCoV should be targeted towards this group.

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 Non-Exclusive Breast Feeding And Its Factors In The First 6-Month Life of Infants Among Mother-Infant Pairs of 6 to 12 months In Debre Tabor Town, Northwest Ethiopia, 2019: Community Based cross sectional Study.

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dejen Getaneh Feleke ◽  
Chanyalew Worku Kassahun ◽  
Tesfamichael G/Mariam W/mariam ◽  
Sheganew Fetene Tassaw ◽  
Ermiase Sisay Chanie
Keyword(s):  
Breast Feeding ◽  
Exclusive Breastfeeding ◽  
Formal Education ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Northwest Ethiopia ◽  
Community Based ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Exclusive Breast Feeding ◽  
Debre Tabor

Abstract BackgroundNon-exclusive breastfeeding is becoming major cause of infants and children morbidity and mortality in developing countries including Ethiopia. The magnitude of non-exclusive breast feeding and its factors is not addressed in the study area.ObjectiveTo assess the prevalence of non-exclusive breast feeding and its factors in the first 6 months life of infants among mother-infant pairs of 6 to 12 months in Debre Tabor Town, Northwest Ethiopia, 2019.MethodsA Community based cross sectional study was conducted among 860 mother-infant pairs of 6 to 12 months in Debre Tabor Town, from March 1-30/2019. To select study participants cluster sampling technique was employed. Data was entered into Epi info version 7.2.0.1, and exported to SPSS window version 20 for analysis. Binary and Multivariable logistic regression was used to see the association between dependent and independent variables. Odds ratio with 95% confidence interval was computed. P-value < 0.05 was used to declare association.ResultsThe prevalence of non-exclusive breastfeeding of mothers to their infants within the first 6 months was found to be 39.8% (95% CI: 36.6-43.0). Mothers whose husbands had no formal education (AOR=6.60 [95%CI: 4.14, 10.41), primary education (AOR=4.30 [95% CI: 2.62, 7.20]), Mothers governmental employed ((AOR=8.20 [(95% CI: 5.191, 12.940]), daily laborer (AOR=1.70 [95% CI: 1.01, 2.90], merchant mothers (AOR=0.44 [95% CI: 0.35, 0.90]),and Mothers who had no post-natal care follow up for current baby in health service (AOR=2.40 [(95% CI: 1.56, 3.76]) were significantly associated with Non-exclusive breastfeeding within the first 6 months.Conclusion and RecommendationsHigh proportion of mothers practiced non-exclusive breast feeding within the first 6 months. Husband’s had no formal education, primary education maternal governmental employed, daily laborer, merchant and mothers who had no post-natal follow up were predictors with outcomes in the study area. Hence; it is better to increase annual leave for delivered mothers, improve awareness of husbands towards benefits of introducing complementary feeding timely, and advice mothers to improve post-natal period follow up.

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