Timely Initiation of Breastfeeding and Associated Factors among Mothers of Infants Attending pediatric Department at Yekatit12 Hospital Medical College Addis Ababa Ethiopia 2019G.C

2020 ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Associated Factors ◽  
Addis Ababa ◽  
Timely Initiation ◽  
Pediatric Department ◽  
Medical College ◽  
Hospital Medical ◽  
Timely Initiation Of Breastfeeding ◽  
Initiation Of Breastfeeding

scholarly journals Timely initiation of breastfeeding and associated factors among mothers with vaginal and cesarean deliveries in public hospitals of Addis Ababa

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Adane Mekonnen ◽  
Zewdu Shewangizaw
Keyword(s):  
Cesarean Delivery ◽  
Vaginal Delivery ◽  
Associated Factors ◽  
Addis Ababa ◽  
Public Hospitals ◽  
Breastfeeding Initiation ◽  
Timely Initiation ◽  
Vaginal Deliveries ◽  
Timely Initiation Of Breastfeeding ◽  
Initiation Of Breastfeeding

Abstract Background WHO and UNICEF recommend breastfeeding to be initiated within the first hour of birth. It is possible to initiate breastfeeding within an hour of birth regardless of the method of delivery. Despite this, the practice of timely initiation of breastfeeding remains low in Ethiopia with both delivery modalities. Therefore, this study aims to compare timely initiation of breastfeeding and associated factors with cesarean and vaginal deliveries in public hospitals of Addis Ababa, 2021. Methods and materials: Comparative cross-sectional study was conducted from January 2021 to February 2021 in public hospitals of Addis Ababa. 322 mothers within three days of delivery at the postnatal ward of the respective public hospitals were selected. A multi-stage sampling method was employed with the final participants being recruited by systematic random sampling. Data was entered to Epi data Version 4.6 and analysis was performed by SPSS Version 26. A Binary and multivariate logistic regression statistical model was used. Adjusted odds ratio with 95% CI was computed to see the strength of association. Result Timely breastfeeding initiation was 79 (51.2%) and 123 (80%) for cesarean and vaginal deliveries. With a vaginal delivery, pre-lacteal feeding (AOR= 5.50, 95% CI:1.83-16.57) was significantly associated with timely initiation of breastfeeding. Multiparty (AOR= 2.14, 95% CI: 1.02-4.50), support from health care worker (AOR= 2.602, 95% CI: 1.16-5.82), and pre-lacteal feeding (AOR= 2.55, 95% CI: 1.13-5.75) were significantly associated with timely initiation of breastfeeding with cesarean delivery. Conclusion The rate of timely initiation of breastfeeding differs according to the mode of delivery. Cesarean delivery, as compared to vaginal delivery, was associated with a higher mean and median time for 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 Lactose intolerance: Magnitude and Associated factors among malnourished under-five Children in Yekatit 12 Hospital Medical College, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Birhane Gebremariam ◽  
Abebe Edao ◽  
Tigist Bacha ◽  
Mistire Wolde
Keyword(s):  
Associated Factors ◽  
Lactose Intolerance ◽  
Intestinal Parasites ◽  
Addis Ababa ◽  
Milk Formula ◽  
Under Five ◽  
Under Five Children ◽  
Medical College ◽  
Hospital Medical ◽  
Study Participants

AbstractBackgroundLactose intolerance (LI) is a pathological condition characterized by the inability to digest sugar, lactose, due to the absence or insufficient activity of the lactase enzyme (β-galactosidase). Currently, laboratory diagnostic procedures for LI are poorly practiced in Ethiopia, and so LI treatment is based on an empirical diagnosis. Thus, the objective of the study was to determine the magnitude and associated factors of lactose intolerance among malnourished under-five children in Yekatit 12 Hospital Medical College, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia from March 2018 – July 2018.MethodsA cross-sectional study was conducted among malnourished under-five children admitted in the pediatric unit, Yekatit 12 Hospital Medical College, Ethiopia. By using a convenient sampling technique structured questionnaire was administered to gather information on the socio-demographic characteristics of study participants and associated risk factors of LI. Moreover, a fresh stool sample was collected from the study participants to measure stool pH, reducing substances, and microscopy examination for intestinal parasites. Data entery and analysis was done using the Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS 21) software.ResultsThe study included 169 malnourished under-five children. Among those 90 (53.3%) were male with a median age of 12 months. The magnitude of LI was 18.3%. Among the study participants, the highest numbers of LI cases were in the age group of less than 12 months; 17(10.1%) followed by 13-24 months; 13(7.7%). Factors that show significant association with LI on bi-variate logistic analysis were family history of lactose intolerance (P=0.043) and diarrhea (P=0.001). In addition; the problem after taking milk (P=0.007), type of therapeutic milk formula (P=0.001), and frequency of stool/24hr (P=0.023) were found to be independent predictors factors of lactose intolerance in the study population.ConclusionThe magnitude of LI was high in the study setting. Thus, more attention should be given on the proper laboratory diagnosis of LI, for better management of cases at the Yekatit 12 hospital. In addition, similar large scale studies at the molecular level are required to strengthen the present findings of LI in Ethiopia.

scholarly journals Assessment of timely initiation of breastfeeding and associated factors among mothers who have infants less than six months of age in Gunchire Town, Snnpr, Ethiopia 2019

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ephrem Yohannes Roga ◽  
Tsegaye Tesfaye Hailu ◽  
Tadesse Gebreegziabher Kahsay
Keyword(s):  
Antenatal Care ◽  
Associated Factors ◽  
Institutional Delivery ◽  
Breast Disease ◽  
Timely Initiation ◽  
Skin Contact ◽  
Care Visit ◽  
Skin To Skin ◽  
Timely Initiation Of Breastfeeding ◽  
Initiation Of Breastfeeding

Abstract Background: Timely initiation of breastfeeding is defined as the initiation of breastfeeding within one hour after childbirth. Despite breastfeeding has benefit for both mothers and infants, globally breastfeeding within one hour of life in the world was less than half. In least developed countries (53%), Eastern and southern Africa (60%), Ethiopia (73%) of infant breastfed within one hour. The aim of this study was to assess timely initiation of breastfeeding and associated factors among mothers who have infant less than six months of age in Gunchire town, Ethiopia. Methods : The study was conducted from May 6 to 20, 2019 by using face to face interview of structured questionnaire. Community based cross-sectional study was employed on 333 women. The study participants were selected by Simple random sampling techniques. The data were coded, entered, cleaned and analyzed by SPSS with windows version 21.0. Binary and multivariate logistic regression statistical model were used. Adjusted odds ratio with 95% CI will be computed to see the strength of association. Results: In this study the magnitude of timely initiation of breastfeeding was 80.5%. Governmental employed mothers (AOR=2.914, 95%CI: 1.139, 7.46), Antenatal care visit (AOR=5.99, 95% CI:1.29, 27.81), Baby skin to skin contact (AOR=2.4, 95%CI:1.092, 5.34), Vaginal delivery (AOR=5.82 95%CI:1.68, 20.14) Institutional delivery (AOR=5.5, 95CI%:1.66, 18.3), Good knowledge of breastfeeding (AOR=4.02, 95%CI:1.04, 15.59) and Breast disease (AOR=0.24, CI95%: 0.08, 0.73) were significantly associated with timely initiation of breastfeeding. Conclusion: More than third quarter of the respondent mothers timely initiated breastfeeding. Being governmental employed, Antenatal care visit on current baby, skin to skin contact, vaginal delivery, institutional delivery, breast disease and knowledge of mothers about breastfeeding were significantly associated with timely initiation of breastfeeding. Recommendation: We would like to recommend Enamore woreda health office to provide information to give further education about breastfeeding. To Gunchire primary Hospital staffs work at maternal and child health clinic recommend them to provide appropriate services and stimulate the mothers to initiate breastfeeding, skin to skin contact enhancing within first hour of birth. Further study on timely initiation of breastfeeding at institution level is suggested. Key word: Timely, Breastfeeding

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