scholarly journals Prevalence and Predictors of Timely Initiation of Breastfeeding Among Rural Mothers in North Achefer, Ethiopia: A Multivariable Analysis

2021 ◽  
Vol 6 (3) ◽  
pp. 429-437
Author(s):  
Muluwerk Ayele DEREBE ◽  
Lijalem Melie TESFAW ◽  
Eden Girmay GEBRETSADIK
Keyword(s):  
Multivariable Analysis ◽  
Timely Initiation ◽  
Rural Mothers ◽  
Timely Initiation Of Breastfeeding ◽  
Initiation Of Breastfeeding

scholarly journals Minimum Meal Frequency Practice and Its Associated Factors among Children Aged 6–23 Months in Amibara District, North East Ethiopia

2019 ◽  
Vol 2019 ◽  
pp. 1-7 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mohammed Wagris ◽  
Anwar Seid ◽  
Molla Kahssay ◽  
Osman Ahmed
Keyword(s):  
Associated Factors ◽  
Dietary Diversity ◽  
Multivariable Analysis ◽  
Meal Frequency ◽  
Micronutrient Deficiencies ◽  
Timely Initiation ◽  
North East ◽  
Minimum Dietary Diversity ◽  
Timely Initiation Of Breastfeeding ◽  
Initiation Of Breastfeeding

Background. Minimum meal frequency, a proxy indicator for a child’s energy requirements, examines the number of times children received foods other than breast milk. Without adequate diversity and meal frequency, infants and young children are vulnerable to malnutrition, especially stunting and micronutrient deficiencies, and increased morbidity and mortality. In Ethiopia, only 45% of children had fed with an age-appropriate minimum meal frequency. Objective. The study was aimed to assess the minimal meal frequency practice, and its associated factors among children aged 6–23 months in Amibara district, North East Ethiopia. Methods. A community-based cross-sectional study was conducted from May 07–May 23, 2018. Systematic random sampling technique was applied to select 367 children aged 6–23 months. The univariable and multivariable binary logistic regression analyses model was used to identify potential predictors of meeting minimum meal frequency. All variables with P values <0.25 in the univariable analysis were taken to multivariable analysis, and variables at P values <0.05 were considered as statistically significant. Results. The study revealed a prevalence of minimum meal frequency 69.2% (95% CI: 0.64–0.74). Timely initiation of breastfeeding (AOR = 2.2, 95% CI (1.17, 4.18)), current breastfeeding status (AOR = 7.5, 95% CI (3.95, 14.4)), meeting minimum dietary diversity (AOR = 3.7, 95% CI (1.85, 7.44)), and household hunger scale (AOR = 5.3, 95% CI (1.5, 12.5)) were some of the significant predictors to achieve minimum meal frequency. Conclusion. The prevalence of minimum meal frequency practice is low in the study area. Current breastfeeding status, timely initiation of breastfeeding, no/little household hunger scale, and meeting minimum dietary diversity were found as significant predictors for minimum meal frequency practice. Mothers having children aged 6–23 months should be aware and practice appropriate infant and young child feeding practices including timely initiation of breastfeeding, breastfeeding till the child celebrate his/her second birthday, recommended meal frequency, and dietary diversity practice. In addition, households should be assessed and strengthened for food security.

scholarly journals Fostering the practice of rooming-in in newborn care

2013 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 177-178
Author(s):  
Saurabh R. Shrivastava ◽  
Prateek S. Shrivastava ◽  
Jegadeesh Ramasamy
Keyword(s):  
Institutional Delivery ◽  
Newborn Care ◽  
Cost Effective ◽  
Timely Initiation ◽  
Cost Effective Approach ◽  
Health Related ◽  
And Child Health ◽  
Timely Initiation Of Breastfeeding ◽  
Initiation Of Breastfeeding ◽  
Universal Application

Practice of rooming-in meant that baby and mother stayed together in the same room day and night in the hospital, right from the time of delivery till the time of discharge. Adoption of rooming-in offers multiple benefits to the newborn, mother, and mother-child as a unit. It is a cost-effective approach wherefewer instruments are required and spares additional manpower. Rooming-in endeavors the opportunity to contribute signifi cantly in the child’s growth, development and survival by assisting in timely initiation of breastfeeding. To ensure universal application of rooming-in in hospitals, a comprehensive and technically sound strategy should be formulated and implemented with active participation of healthcare professionals. Measures such as advocating institutional delivery through outreach awareness activities; adoption of baby-friendly hospital initiative; inculcating a sense of ownership among health professionals, can be strategically enforced for better maternal and child health related outcomes.

scholarly journals Barriers and facilitators to breastfeeding during the immediate and one month postpartum periods, among Mexican women: a mixed methods approach

2020 ◽  
Vol 15 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Sonia Hernández-Cordero ◽  
Ana Lilia Lozada-Tequeanes ◽  
Ana Cecilia Fernández-Gaxiola ◽  
Teresa Shamah-Levy ◽  
Matthias Sachse ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Infant Formula ◽  
Exclusive Breastfeeding ◽  
Mexican Women ◽  
Timely Initiation ◽  
Private Hospitals ◽  
Public And Private ◽  
Public And Private Hospitals ◽  
Hospital Practices ◽  
Timely Initiation Of Breastfeeding ◽  
Initiation Of Breastfeeding

Abstract Background Evidence suggests that inadequate hospital practices, as well as sociocultural and community factors have detrimental effects on timely initiation as the first breastfeed within first hour after birth, and exclusive breastfeeding. The purpose of the study was to examine the factors that influence timely initiation of breastfeeding and exclusive breastfeeding at birth and 1 month postpartum in Mexican women delivering in public and private hospitals. Methods Mixed methods were conducted between May and July 2017, including surveys (n = 543) and semi-structured interviews (n = 60) in the immediate (7 h) and intermediate (30 days) postpartum periods. Participants were women aged 15–49 years, in public and private hospitals, of urban and rural municipalities of Chihuahua and Puebla, Mexico. Results Timely initiation was reported by 49.4% of mothers, and 34.7% reported that their children received infant formula at the hospital. Only 44.8% of women reported exclusive breastfeeding at 1 month postpartum. Timely initiation of breastfeeding was higher in women with vaginal delivery (62.1 vs 35.5%; p < 0.05) and those who received information during pregnancy (OR 1.07; p = 0.018). Exclusive breastfeeding at 1 month postpartum was related to older maternal age (OR 1.05; p < 0.001) and the fact that the mothers had received more information about breastfeeding during pregnancy (OR 1.13; p = 0.0001). Infant formula use was less associated with timely initiation (OR 0.46; p = 0.001). Participants in qualitative data identified the emotional, physical and economic benefits of breastfeeding, however, the perception about insufficient production of human milk, and the belief that infant formula is recommended, persists. Conclusions Modification of hospital practices, such as decreasing the number of cesarean and the use of infant formula, as well as the support of the initiation and continuation of exclusive breastfeeding by health personnel and family members, could help increase breastfeeding practices in Mexican women.

scholarly journals Higher educational and economic status are key factors for the timely initiation of breastfeeding in Ethiopia: A review and meta‐analysis

2020 ◽  
Vol 109 (11) ◽  
pp. 2208-2218 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tesfa Dejenie Habtewold ◽  
Shimels Hussien Mohammed ◽  
Aklilu Endalamaw ◽  
Henok Mulugeta ◽  
Getenet Dessie ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Economic Status ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Key Factors ◽  
Timely Initiation ◽  
Higher Educational ◽  
Timely Initiation Of Breastfeeding ◽  
Initiation Of Breastfeeding

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.

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