scholarly journals STATISTICAL ANALYSIS OF EXCLUSIVE BREASTFEEDING (EBF) AMONG MOTHERS IN AMUKOKO, NIGERIA

2021 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 98-108
Author(s):  
A. A. Akingbade ◽  
E. M. Ikegwu ◽  
O. J. Akinsola ◽  
C. F. Nwachukwu

This study assessed mothers’ knowledge on, the practice of, and factors that influence exclusive breastfeeding in the initial 6 months after birth. A descriptive cross-sectional research design and purposive sampling technique were used to pick 323 mothers that attended immunization at Community Health Project Amukoko and who had at least 1 child and a well-structured self-administered questionnaire was used to collect data from them. Data collected were analyzed using frequency distribution, Chi-square test, t-test and Analysis of Variance (ANOVA) were used to test significant differences in the knowledge of EBF and demographic characteristics with the aid of Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS). The results show that the mean age of the mothers is 29.47 (18 - 47 years). The rate of exclusive breastfeeding was found to be 72.1% and the knowledge of mothers on exclusive breastfeeding was very good (81.81%). The mode of delivery, introduction of prelacteal feed and introduction of water before breastfeeding have significant related to the practice of exclusive breastfeeding (p < 0.05). The study concluded that most of the mothers had good knowledge on exclusive breastfeeding, exclusive breastfeeding rate at six months, mode of delivery, offering of prelacteal feed and introducing of water before breastfeeding is significantly associated with exclusive breastfeeding. The study recommended healthier talks and support from health care workers on breastfeeding for mothers and the use of expressed breast milk promoted among mothers.

Author(s):  
Nandini Gopalamenon ◽  
Kanniyan Binub ◽  
Remya Ramachandran

Background: Breastfeeding is regarded as a perfect, natural and protective food for newborns. Early initiation of breast feeding within first hour of birth along with exclusive breastfeeding for the first six months followed by continued breast feeding for up to two years is the most appropriate feeding strategy.Methods: A cross sectional study was conducted among 89 children in the age group one year six months to five years in Malapuram district. Convenient sampling technique was used to interview mothers. Results were expressed as percentages and proportions. Chi square test was used to test the association between the variables.Results: A total of 89 children were studied out of which 51.7% (46) were females. All the mothers are educated and Most of them are homemakers. Normal vaginal delivery was the common mode of delivery in 55.1% and colostrum was given to 97.8% children. Breast feeding was initiated within half an hour for 47 (52.8%) children. Only 62.9% of the children were exclusively breastfed for 6 months. Only 1 child was unimmunized and 96.6% of the children were fully immunized.Conclusions: The children who were exclusively breastfed had less infections compared to children who were non-exclusively breast fed. It is had less infections, not handless infections.


2018 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Tri Aprillia Tauriska ◽  
Farida Umamah

The correlation between baby’s suck and breast milk production in breastfeeding mothers in RSI Jemursari Surabaya. The mothers feel reluctant to breastfeed their babies even though the exclusive breastfeeding has become a government’s propaganda. The pre-data taken from 15 breastfeeding mothers inform that 60% had a low breast milk production. Purpose of this study was to find out the correlation between baby’s suck and breast milk production in breastfeeding mothers in RSI Jemursari Surabaya.The design of study was analytic-observational done by applying cross sectional approach. The population involved all breastfeeding mothers as imumnunization visiting the hospital with their babies, totally 18 people, in which 17 respondents were taken by using probability sampling technique. The instrument used for collecting the data was a checklist. The variables used in this study were baby’s suck and breast milk production. The data were analyzed by using Chi-Square test with the significance level α = 0.05.The result of study showed that nearly all of the babies (94.1%) sucked correctly, whereas nearly all of the mothers (88.2%) had sufficient breast milk production. Moreover, the result of statistic test showed that p = 0.018 with the significance level α = 0.05 so that p < α. It also meant that H0 was rejected. The conclusion of study often the babies suck correctly, breast milk is produced. Hence, the breastfeeding mothers to still maintaining for breastfeed their baby with train them how to breastfeed correctly to increase breast milk production.


2021 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Tamara Lubis ◽  
Dwi Rita Anggraini

Diarrhea is a symptom of infection in the intestinal tract with the second death rate in the world in children under five years of age. Risk factors for the incidence of diarrhea in children under five are host factors that increase susceptibility to diarrhea, not giving exclusive breastfeeding (ASI), not giving breastfeeding for 2 years, malnutrition, measles and immunodeficiency. Breastfeeding (ASI) contains the best nutrients that match the needs of the baby and exclusive breastfeeding is carried out from birth to the first six months without any additional food or drink. Several studies have shown that the immunity content of breastfeeding is able to coat the gastrointestinal mucosa and protect the digestive tract from incoming pathogens. The aim of this study is to find out the relationship between exclusive breastfeeding and the incidence of diarrhea in children aged 6-24 months at Puskesmas Aek Parombunan, Sibolga Selatan in 2019. The research design used was observational analytic cross-sectional with the criteria for the research sample of toddlers aged 6-24 months. The sampling technique in this study used total sampling. The research instrument was a medical record and data analysis used the chi-square test. Based on the results of the study, there was a relation between exclusive breastfeeding and the incidence of diarrhea.


2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 1
Author(s):  
Neila Sulung

Stunting is a chronic condition that represent growth retardation due to long-term malnutrition, indicated by a z-score of TB / U less than -2SD. Padang Gelugur is a sub-district located in Pasaman Regency with the highest stunting rate of 27%. The purpose of this study was to determine the factors that caused the incidence of Stunting at the Padang Gelugur health center in Pasaman Regency. Type of analytic descriptive study with cross-sectional design, conducted in April 2019. The population is 1,020 infants. with Multistage random sampling technique and a sample size of 150 infants. Data collection uses questionnaires and anthropometric observations and data analysis includes univariate analysis and bivariate analysis with chi square test. The results of the study obtained the incidence of stunting in infants due to non-exclusive breastfeeding (p = 0.022 and OR = 2.708), lack of food diversity (p = 0.023 and OR = 2.326), and low economic status (p = 0.034 and OR = 3.630.    Based on the results above, it was found that a significant relationship between low economic status, non-exclusive breastfeeding, and lack of food diversity with the incidence of Stunting.


2020 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 31-37
Author(s):  
Rahmi Fitri ◽  
Nurhikmah Panjaitan

    Breast milk contains substance known as IgA for the defense system in digestive tract against infection. This study aims to determine the relationship between knowledge and working mothers with exclusive breastfeeding in Sidomulyo, Stabat. The type of research used is a descriptive analytic survey using a cross sectional study. The sampling technique used accidental sampling with 150 as population and 30 people is involved as the research sample.  The data analysis applied chi square test to determine the relationship between two variables. The results of this study revealed that there is a relationship between mother's knowledge of exclusive breast feeding with a significant level (ɑ) = 5% (0.05) and df = 2, the result is value = 0.026 at df = 2 where sig <ɑ (0.026 < 0.05) then Ho is rejected and Ha is accepted.  Therefore, mothers are advised to continue to provide exclusive breastfeeding to their babies even though they work by storing breast milk in the refrigerator.  


1970 ◽  
Vol 7 (02) ◽  
pp. 99-107
Author(s):  
Widya Juliarti ◽  
Atifa Merlin

Exclusive breastfeeding is the only breast milk given to infants without additional other liquids without solid food for six additional 6 months. Breastfed babies have a greater chance of early success exclusive breastfeeding. Based on preliminary studies in December 2015 in BPM Khairani Asnita, in the know of 20 people who gave birth to entirely successfully perform IMD but only 3-5 people who exclusively breastfed rest melanjutlan with formula. The purpose of this study to determine the factors associated with exclusive breastfeeding in mothers who carry BPM Khairani Asnita IMD in Riau Province in 2015. This type of research is analytic survey with cross sectional study design. The population is mothers delivered in BPM Khairani Asnita and do IMD with babies aged 16-12 months amounted to 60 m people. The sampling technique used is total sampling. Bivariate data analysis with test of chi-square test. Based on the results of the univariate analysis showed that the majority of mothers breastfeed as much as 56.7% exclusive. The results of the bivariate analysis pvalue values obtained for each variable with α 0.05 is for attitude p = 0.000, husband support the value of p = 0.004, p = success IMD 0,007, maternal age the value of p = 0.031. The conclusion of this study that the attitude of the mother, husband support, the success of IMD and the mother's age is a factor that affects exclusively breastfeeding mothers do IMD in BPM Khairani Asnita Year 2015. It is expected the next BPM Khairani Asnita able to reassure patients who visit or maternity there for can give only breast milk until the child is 6 months old, as well as explaining the benefits of exclusive breastfeeding for babies and mothers.


2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (02) ◽  
pp. 186
Author(s):  
Wahyuningsih . ◽  
Rismawati . ◽  
Rina Harwati

ABSTRAKPemberian ASI eksklusif adalah bayi hanya diberi ASI saja, tanpa tambahan cairan lain seperti susu formula, air jeruk, madu, air teh, air putih dan tanpa tambahan makanan padat seperti pisang, pepaya, bubur susu, biskuit, bubur nasi dan tim selama 6 bulan. Rendahnya cakupan keberhasilan pemberian ASI Ekslusif pada bayi, dipengaruhi banyak hal, diantaranya rendahnya pengetahuan dan kurangnya informasi pada ibu dan keluarga mengenai pentingnya pemberian ASI Ekslusif, tata laksana rumah sakit ataupun tempat bersalin yang tidak memberlakukan rooming-in, fasilitas kesehatan memberikan susu formula kepada bayi baru lahir, banyak ibu bekerja yang menganggap repot menyusui sambil bekerja. Di Puskesmas Wonogiri II cakupan pemberian ASI eksklusif sampai bulan Oktober 2010 sebanyak 87% dari 72 ibu menyusui bayi 0-6 bulan (Puskesmas Wonogiri II, 2020). Bidan berpendapat pengetahuan ibu tentang ASI eksklusif dimulai sejak ibu hamil, sehingga saat ibu melahirkan ibu sudah banyak pengetahuan, sudah siap memberikan ASI eksklusif sehingga cakupan pemberian ASI eksklusif meningkat. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui hubungan tingkat pendidikan dengan pengetahuan ibu hamil tentang ASI eksklusif. Metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah survey analitik  dengan pendekatan cross sectional. Jumlah sampel 72 dengan tehnik sampling yang digunakan yaitu total sampling menggunakan kuesioner terbuka 25 item soal untuk menilai pengetahuan ibu hamil tentang ASI eksklusif. Analisa data menggunakan uji chi square untuk menguji hipotesa. Hasil penelitian tidak ada hubungan yang signifikan antara tingkat pendidikan dengan pengetahuan ibu hamil tentang ASI eksklusif. Kesimpulan pengetahuan ibu hamil tentang ASI eksklusif tidak hanya dipengaruhi oleh pendidikan.Kata Kunci : Tingkat pendidikan, Pemgetahuan, ASI eksklusif. RELATIONSHIP OF EDUCATION LEVEL WITH EXCLUSIVE BREASTFEEDING KNOWLEDGE IN PREGNANT WOMEN IN WONOGIRI II PRIMARY HEALTH CARE ABSTRACTExclusive breastfeeding means if the baby is only breastfed, without the addition of other fluids such as formula milk, lemon juice, honey, tea water, water and no added solid foods such as bananas, papaya, milk porridge, biscuits, rice porridge and the team for 6 months. The low coverage of the success of exclusive breastfeeding in infants is influenced by many things, including low knowledge and lack of information to mothers and families about the importance of exclusive breastfeeding, hospital management or delivery centers which often do not apply rooming-in, health facilities provide formula milk to newborns, many working mothers find it difficult to breastfeed while working. At the Puskesmas Wonogiri II, coverage of exclusive breastfeeding until October 2010 was 87% of 72 mothers breastfeeding infants 0-6 months. Midwives are of the opinion that the mother's knowledge of exclusive breastfeeding should start from the time the mother is pregnant, so that when the mother gives birth, the mother has a lot of knowledge, is ready to provide exclusive breastfeeding so that the coverage of exclusive breastfeeding increases. The purpose of this study was to determine the relationship between education level and knowledge of pregnant women about exclusive breastfeeding. The research method used was an analytic survey with a cross sectional approach. The are72 sample with total sampling technique used, and using an open questionnaire with 25 items to assess the knowledge of pregnant women about exclusive breastfeeding. Data analysis used the chi square test to test the hypothesis. The results of the study there was no significant relationship between the level of education and knowledge of pregnant women about exclusive breastfeeding. Conclusion, knowledge of pregnant women about exclusive breastfeeding is not only influenced by education. Keyword: Education level, knowledge, exclusive breastfeeding


2021 ◽  
Vol 3 (3) ◽  
pp. 119-128
Author(s):  
Monika Eksadela ◽  
Muhammad Syukri ◽  
Adelina Fitri

Background: The coverage of exclusive breastfeeding in Hiang Health Center Working Area in 2019 was 49.1%. Purpose: This study aimed to determine the relationship between family and health worker support with exclusive breastfeeding at the Hiang Health Center, Kerinci Regency Methods: This study used a cross-sectional design with a sample of 165 people. Samples were taken using proportional random sampling technique. The samples taken were mothers who had children aged 6-23 months with the mother's condition physically healthy, able to read, write and speak Indonesian, did not suffer from serious diseases that harm the baby when breastfeeding, such as HIV, Active TB, and Hepatitis. Data collection was carried out from April to May 2021 with the interview method using a structured questionnaire. Data processing was carried out univariate and bivariate using chi-square test. Results: The proportion of children who did not get exclusive breastfeeding was 45.5%. Bivariate analysis showed that family support (p=0.004 OR= 1.68 95%CI 1.2-2.3), and support from health workers (p=0.000 OR=2.42 95% CI 1.73 - 3.37) were associated with exclusive breastfeeding. Conclusion: Family and the health workers support were associated with exclusive breastfeeding.


2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 107-110
Author(s):  
Arnisam Arnisam ◽  
Nunung Sri Mulyani ◽  
Eva Fitriyaningsih ◽  
Desi Muntazirah

Background :Stunting is called a cross-generation nutritional problem caused by multifactors including genetic factors (maternal height). Another factor causing stunting is lack of nutrition. ASI fulfills all of the baby's nutritional needs, so breastfeeding status also affects the incidence of stunting.Objective : to determine the relationship of exclusive breastfeeding and maternal height with the incidence of stunting in children aged 6-36 months in the UPTD of the Ulee Kareng Health Center in Banda Aceh.Methods : This research is descriptive analytical research with cross sectional design with a quantitative approach. It was held on May-June 2019. The population of this study was all children aged 6-36 months in the UPTD of the Health Center Ulee Kareng Banda Aceh. The sample size was 81 children aged 6-36 months. The sampling technique in this study was accidental sampling. The instrument used was a questionnaire to determine toddler identity and the identity of the respondent. Measurement of height using microtoice, and body length was measured using an infrantometer Analysis of data using the chi square test with a 0.05 degree of confidence.Result : Based on the results of the study, children who received exclusive breastfeeding were 51.9%. Short mother 58%. Normal child 51.9%. There is a relationship between exclusive breastfeeding and maternal height with the incidence of stunting in children aged 6-36 months. With p-value 0.05. Namely exclusive breastfeeding with the incidence of stunting in children (p-value = 0.011). Maternal height with incidence of stunting in children (p-value = 0.028).Conclusion : Exclusive breastfeeding and maternal height have a relationship with the incidence of stunting in children aged 6-36 months in the UPTD of the Health Center Ulee Kareng Banda Aceh. So it is expected that mothers give exclusive breastfeeding for babies as an effort to prevent stunting.


2021 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 113
Author(s):  
Erda Mutiara Halida ◽  
Feni Andriani

United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) and the World Health Organization (WHO) recommends that children only be breastfed with breast milk (ASI) for at least six months in an effort to reduce child morbidity and mortality. Solid food should be given after the child is 6 months old, and breastfeeding continued until the child is two years old. Many factors will affect the success of exclusive breastfeeding including knowledge, education, occupation, problems with the mother's breast, and interest in formula milk promotion. This study aims to determine how the behavior of mothers in exclusive breastfeeding and the factors that influence it. This type of research is quantitative with a cross sectional study design. The independent variables of this study were education, mother's knowledge and husband's support, while the dependent variable is the mother's behavior in exclusive breastfeeding. The subjects in this study were all mothers who had babies aged 6-12 months with multistage sampling technique. The statistical test in this study used the Chi Square test. The results showed that there was no relationship between mother's knowledge and mother's education with mother's behavior in exclusive breastfeeding (p>0.05), and there was a relationship between husband's support and mother's behavior in exclusive breastfeeding (p=0.000)


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