Objective to assess the monthly success rate prevalences for exclusive breastfeeding for the first 6 months of life, as well as. Jan 11, 2011 exclusive breast feeding ebf has important protective effects on the survival of infants and decreases risk for many earlylife diseases. The trend of exclusive breastfeeding among infants less than 6 months in developing countries has taken over. Factors affecting breastfeeding mothers hello motherhood.
When using the recall since birth method, women who had received counseling on infant feeding had increased odds of. Literature available provides information on the factors associated to the duration of exclusive breastfeeding, although the methodological heterogeneity of the studies did not. Patterns and determinants of breastfeeding and complementary. The purpose of this study to determine factors affect exclusive breastfeeding practice.
Poor maternal knowledge of exclusive breastfeeding. Exclusive breastfeeding ebf, which is defined as giving an infant only breast milk from birth up to 6 months of age, without giving other liquids or solids, not even water, with the exception of oral rehydration solution, or dropssyrups of vitamins, minerals or medicines has been shown to be one of the evidencebased interventions for child survival 1, 2. Like other developing countries the prevalence of ebf is 50 % in tanzania. The nigeria demographic and health survey ndhs, 2008 report showed a % exclusive breastfeeding rate which is a decline from 17% indicated in 2003 report, the 2008 report also revealed that 34% of the infants aged 05 months were given plain water in addition to breast milk, while. Factors affecting breastfeeding practices in working women of pakistan jamil ahmed soomro.
Factors affecting exclusive breastfeeding, using adaptive. Factors affecting exclusive breastfeeding during the first. Factors that positively influence breastfeeding duration. Factors affecting exclusive breastfeeding among women.
National breastfeeding policy and action plan 20152020 5 the 20152020 national breastfeeding policy and action plan updates the previous policy in line with current scientific evidence on the short and long term benefits of breast feeding to the mother and child, to achieve higher exclusive breastfeeding. The efforts of jane heinig, phd, ibclc, rlc, deborah galuska, phd, diana toomer, barbara latham, rd, ld, carol macgowan, mph, rd, ld, robin hamre, mph, rd, and members of the cdc obesity team helped make this document possible. Factors associated with exclusive breastfeeding practices. The trend of exclusive breastfeeding among infants less than 6 months in developing countries has taken over a decade to increase from 33% in 1995 to 39% in 2010. An ecological study on breastfeeding showed that more than half of all infant deaths from diarrhoeal disease and acute respiratory infections are preventable by exclusive breastfeeding in infants aged 03 months and partial breastfeeding throughout the remainder of infancy who, 1996. Normalised importance for all included factors exceeds 50%, except for yearly income %. The evidence from one trial in honduras demonstrates poorer iron status in infants exclusively breastfed for 6 months, versus 4 months followed.
A nonexperimental descriptive survey research design was used with a purposive sampling technique. Breastfeeding knowledge, practice, attitudes, and influencing factors. You know that breastfeeding offers a myriad of benefits for your baby, but it might not be easy to get started or stick with it. Mothers expectations and factors influencing exclusive. It has been estimated that exclusive breastfeeding for the first six months of life could reduce infant mortality rate by a remarkable %. Firstly, infant feeding decisions seem to be made prior to, or irrespective of, contact with health professionals. The exclusive breastfeeding rate at thika level five hospital28% is below the level recommended by who90% and below the national level32%.
Therefore, the main objective of this study was to assess the exclusive breastfeeding practice and associated factors on mothers attending private pediatric and child clinics in. Factors influencing breastfeeding practices among mothers in. Exclusive breastfeeding is a cornerstone of child survival. Exclusive breastfeeding was reported by % n61 of the 461 mothers who responded to phase 3. There is limited information in tanzania on factors influencing ebf apart from information.
Optimal breastfeeding practices in the first two years of life1, especially exclusive breastfeeding for the first six months of life, can have the single largest impact. Factors influencing exclusive breastfeeding of children for. Breastfeeding is natures way of nurturing the child, creating a strong bond between the mother and the child by developing babys trust and sense of security. Factors affecting exclusive breastfeeding practice in rural communities of cross river state, nigeria international journal of humanities social sciences and education ijhsse page 103 influence on maternal decision in relation to ebf. Factors that influence the interruption of exclusive breastfeeding in. Determinants of the exclusive breastfeeding abandonment. In resource limited settings where poor and sub optimal breastfeeding practices frequently result to child. Many mothers face challenges that make or break the decision to breastfeed or use formula.
More education for mothers and the general public on the benefits and need for exclusive breastfeeding. What factors influence exclusive breastfeeding based on. This paper describes cultural and social beliefs and practices that influence breastfeeding in two urban slums in nairobi, kenya. Little evidence exists on factors that influence breastfeeding practices especially the practice or nonpractice of exclusive breastfeeding for children from birth to six months of life. Working mother attitude and practices of exclusive. Suboptimal breastfeeding experience and its effects on women.
Like other developing countries the prevalence of ebf. Addressing barriers to exclusive breastfeeding in low usaid. In light of this, the study sought to describe the determinants of breastfeeding practices of working mothers. Qualitative data were collected in korogocho and viwandani slums through 10 focus group. Breastfeeding is nature s way of nurturing the child, creating a strong bond between the mother and the child by developing babys trust and sense of security. The study was aimed at assessing the prevalence of exclusive breastfeeding practice and its associated factors. Exclusive breastfeeding rates and associated factors in. Information on whether fathers play a significant role or not in influencing exclusive breastfeeding practice among mothers is lacking. The aim of our study was to examine the effects of exclusive versus non exclusive breastfeeding on specific infant morbidities from birth to nine months, in conakry, guinea.
Aug 04, 2015 exclusive breastfeeding ebf, which is defined as giving an infant only breast milk from birth up to 6 months of age, without giving other liquids or solids, not even water, with the exception of oral rehydration solution, or dropssyrups of vitamins, minerals or medicines has been shown to be one of the evidencebased interventions for child. However, the prevalence of exclusive breastfeeding is very low in many developing countries including ethiopia. Exclusive breastfeeding practice and associated factors. Factors affecting exclusive breastfeeding practice among. Predominant breastfeeding an infant receives breast milk including milk expressed. Factors affecting actualisation of the who breastfeeding. Factors affecting breastfeeding practices in working women of. To determine the breastfeeding practices and the sociodemographic determinants of exclusive breastfeeding amongst nursing mothers present at.
Factors affecting the adoption of exclusive breastfeeding. Breastfeeding rates among rural african women steadily declined during the 1960s. Qualitative study of factors affecting nonexclusive. Oct 31, 2015 to determine the association between prenatal exclusive breastfeeding intentions and exclusive breastfeeding ebf and explore other factors associated with ebf until 3 months postpartum among mothers residing in suburban parts of the federal capital territory, abuja nigeria. Benefits of breastfeeding and risk factors for difficulties. However, some mothers are unable to breastfeed their children as recommended due to their work. Factors influencing exclusive breastfeeding among infants less than 6 months in kasarani informal settlement, molo district, kenya mututho, leah njeri the health benefits of exclusive breastfeeding on survival, growth and development of a child as well as health and well being of a mother are well documented. Breastfeeding practices and determinants of exclusive. The study was conducted to investigate the factors influencing the practice of exclusive breastfeeding among nursing mothers in university of calabar teaching hospital, calabar, cross river state, nigeria. Mar 28, 20 can medication be used to increase the production of breast milk. Qualitative study of factors affecting non exclusive breastfeeding in the first 6month life of infants and discontinuation of breastfeeding in women admitted to iranshahr health centers 2018 background and objective.
Only 17% of twin infants were exclusively breastfed for six months. The data indicate that there are several factors affecting breastfeeding initiation. The exclusive breastfeeding rate and early initiation to breastfeeding are still very low, because there are many factors that influence exclusive breastfeeding such as, lack of knowledge, lactation problems, poor family and social support, social norms, embarrassment, employment and child care, and health services. Are there any natural products that can increase the production of breast milk. Exclusive breastfeeding has the potential to prevent 11. Exclusive breastfeeding and associated factors among. Exclusive breastfeeding for the first six months of life is recommended by the world health organization and united nations childrens fund. Inadequate rates of exclusive breastfeeding result from social and cultural, healthsystem and commercial.
Factors affecting the adoption of exclusive breastfeeding by. Exclusive breastfeeding ebf in the first six months of life is very important for the health of both the mother and their infants. Factors that positively influence breastfeeding duration to 6. Factors affecting exclusive breastfeeding in term infants. Factors affecting the adoption of exclusive breastfeeding by mothers in chelstone, lusaka chimuka nchimunya1, hikabasa halwindi2, mbewe allan2, hazemba alice2, kingford chimfwembe3 1 natural resource development college, department of food and nutrition.
Globally, breastfeeding practices and infant morbidities in the guinean context. The mean maternal breastfeeding selfefficacy bse scores at 4 weeks postpartum were significantly higher in the intervention group than in the control group, p 0. Saharan africa, has been the practice of breastfeeding. Mother with infant age 06 months factors influencing. According to the world breastfeeding trends initiative, 2012, exclusive breastfeeding rates at less than six months are currently at 32%. Pdf factors affecting exclusive breastfeeding among women. Improving exclusive breastfeeding practices by using communication for development breastfeeding is a natural safety net against the worst effects of poverty. This, to a large extent, has been inspired by mounting scientific evidence on the importance of exclusive breastfeeding in reducing infant morbidity and mortality.
Jan 11, 2017 despite numerous interventions promoting optimal breastfeeding practices in kenya, pockets of suboptimal breastfeeding practices are documented in kenyas urban slums. Respondents educational status p exclusive breast feeding ebf is at % in kenya. Similarly, breastfeeding difficulties including nipple pain do not affect long term breastfeeding duration. Data on 658 children less than 6 months of age were obtained from the nigeria demographic and health survey ndhs 2003.
Recommendations were that breastfeeding promotion messages by the health sector focus on alleviating the misconceptions mothers have on exclusive breastfeeding. Globally, just 38% of infants less than 6 months are exclusively breastfed. Findings from a selected sample of breastfeeding mothers in bemidji, minnesota by hadeel tanash a thesis submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of master in community health in health science minnesota state university, mankato mankato, minnesota. Improving exclusive breastfeeding practices by using communication for development in infant and young child feeding programmes 1 unicef c4d orientation webinar series 201112 if a child survives the first month of life exclusive breastfeeding goes a long way towards. The first section was demographic data, the second section, knowledge of nursing mothers on exclusive breastfeeding and third section, factors affecting the practice of exclusive.
Optimal breastfeeding practices ensure adequate nutrients for growth, development, and protection of infant and young child. Factors influencing exclusive breastfeeding in early. In kenya, a third of children are exclusively breastfed for the first 6 months while about 40% of children aged 623 months are fed according to iycn guidelines pan american health organization 2003. Exclusive breastfeeding is defined as feeding infants only breast milk, be it directly from breast or expressed, except drops or syrups consisting of vitamins, mineral supplements or medicine.
This is just 6% of the 1002 mothers who responded to phase 2 and who had breastfed their infants at birth. Factors influencing exclusive breastfeeding in early infancy. Against the above premise the study investigated the factors affecting exclusive breastfeeding practice among nursingmothers in uyo local government area of akwa ibom state. What are the risks of covid19 for the pregnant woman, the fetus and the infant. Exclusive breastfeeding is reportedly low in many countries 3,4,5,6,7. Factors affecting exclusive breastfeeding and complementary feeding practices among the mothers of children between age group of 12 to 23 months in udaipur, rajasthan. The aim of this study was to identify the factors that influence adherence to exclusive breast feeding among hiv positive mothers attending child welfare clinic at pumwani maternity hospital, nairobi county. Exclusive breastfeeding and its associated factors among. Feeding the infant after birth and in the first years of his or her life is one of the most important factors involved in the. A study by 16 in ethiopia, on factors associated with exclusive breastfeeding practices, they reported that prevalence of exclusive breastfeeding among respondents was 73 percent, however, the study did not assess individual factors such as knowledge and other variables such as wealth index and these are some of the variables that this study. The purpose of this study was to assess the factors associated with ebf in nigeria. Factors affecting exclusive breastfeeding among women in. Sociocultural factors influencing breastfeeding practices in.
The introduction of exclusive breast feeding ebf in the 80s helped reduce infant morbiditymortality however, misconceptions about when to initiate ebf and for. Globally, breastfeeding practices inparticular exclusive breastfeeding ebf still prevail in many developing countries including cameroon, despite the documented evidence on the vital role of breastfeeding on the health and development of infants. In urban poor settings in kenya, poor infant feeding practices have been identified. Data was collected using a selfdesigned questionnaire which was divided into three sections. Globally, the practice of mixed feeding is a major public health concern. Exclusive breastfeeding of babies aged 06 months is crucial for the development and growth of the baby and instrumental in reducing infant morbidities and mortalities.
Breastfeeding is a natural and critical act that provides nutrients and energy for the infant and young child. National breastfeeding policy and action plan 20152020. Exclusive breastfeeding has been recognised as an important public health tool for the primary prevention of child morbidity and mortality. Exclusive breastfeeding is one of the essential actions for infant development and survival. Women who were not confident that they could produce enough breast milk were about 83%.
The present study aimed at investigating the different infant feeding practices and the influencing factors in the united arab emirates uae. One factor that increases the likelihood of provision of complementary foods is frequent crying of the baby. Pdf factors affecting exclusive breastfeeding practice. I factors associated with ii exclusive breastfeeding in. Exclusive breastfeeding practice and its associated. Purpose of the study the overall purpose of the study was to investigate the factors affecting exclusive breastfeeding amongnursing mothers in uyo local government area. Factors influencing exclusive breastfeeding among infants. Exclusive breastfeeding and associated factors among mothers. What dietary recommendations are there for breastfeeding mothers. The aimed of this study to identify the rate of exclusive breastfeeding and the factors influencing its practice among infants aged 06 months. Only 20 per cent practiced exclusive breastfeeding. The interviews included a detailed questionnaire and conducted in the maternal and child. Factors affecting exclusive breastfeeding practice in rural.
Estimates shows exclusive breastfeeding ebf has the potential to prevent 11. Secondly, the data suggest that health promotion campaigns in the uk have been influential in their. Pdf estimates shows exclusive breastfeeding ebf has the potential to prevent 11. However, exclusive breastfeeding by indonesian mothers has declined. Pdf factors that influence exclusive breastfeeding. Breastfeeding policy brief world health organization. Breastfeeding knowledge was the most influential variable affecting exclusive breastfeeding, followed by subjective norm, attitude and practice control based on importance analysis. Exclusive breastfeeding rates and factors associated with. What are the factors that can affect the production of breast. Determinants of exclusive breastfeeding in nigeria bmc. A focus group discussion was conducted on 21 mothers who discontinued exclusive breastfeeding early. Factors affecting breastfeeding practices in working women of pakistan jamil ahmed soomro supervisor.
Knowledge and attitude towards exclusive breastfeeding. Factors affecting exclusive breastfeeding of healthy. About 25% were pressurized by relatives to stop exclusive breastfeeding. A convenient sample of 593 emirati mothers who had infants up to 2 years of age was interviewed. Prevalence of ebf is low globally 35 %, and in sub saharan africa ranges between 22 and 33 %. Increase the rate of exclusive breastfeeding policy.
Factors associated to the duration of exclusive breastfeeding. To identify maternal sociodemographic factors associated with exclusive breastfeeding practice amongst cameroonian mothers of. The factors hindering the maintenance of breastfeeding in mothers with depression. Breastfeeding is the preferred method of feeding for the infant. Mothers who exclusively breastfeed also have a reduced risk of developing type 2 diabetes mellitus and breast and ovarian cancers 4. Prevalence of exclusive breastfeeding and barriers for its.
The nursing mothers had little knowledge of the motherchild bond, reduced family spending on child nutrition and the risk of. Frequency of exclusive breastfeeding and its affecting factors in khaksefid, tehran, 2011. To assess the determinants of exclusive breastfeeding abandonment. By gitonga betty makena a research project report submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the award of degree of master of arts in project. Factors associated with exclusive breastfeeding in accra, ghana factors associated with exclusive breastfeeding in accra, ghana factors affecting exclusive breastfeeding among women in muheza district tanga northeastern tanzania. Factors affecting breastfeeding practices in working women.
If a child survives the first month of life exclusive breastfeeding goes a long way towards cancelling out the health difference between being born into poverty or being born into. Exclusive breastfeeding ebf is one of the optimal infant and young child feeding practices. Factors affecting exclusive breastfeeding practice in. Benefits of breastfeeding and risk factors for difficulties breastfeeding benefits baby the dose response benefits of breastfeeding for infants exclusive breastfeeding any breastfeeding for 6 months 63% in serious colds, ear and throat infections for more than 4 months. Of the possible variables affecting breastfeeding practices, proximity to baby with a mean score of 4. Affecting factors on exclusive breastfeeding practice among mothers of infants. Consequently, the who and unicef have recommended exclusive breastfeeding for the first six months after delivery, followed by. Summary of the scientific rationale for the benefits of breastfeeding. Factors influencing the practice of exclusive breastfeeding. Also the extension of maternity leave to enable others have enough time to practice exclusive breastfeeding, and provision of creches in all. To identify the current status of exclusive breastfeeding ebf in korea and analyze the factors affecting exclusive breastfeeding at six months of age. This longitudinal observational study involved the recruitment of 210 pregnant women who were. To determine the association between prenatal exclusive breastfeeding intentions and exclusive breastfeeding ebf and explore other factors associated with ebf until 3 months postpartum among mothers residing in suburban parts of the federal capital territory, abuja nigeria. Understanding the possible obstacles you might encounter can help you make the best decision for.
Professor per nafstad university of oslo, faculty of medicine institute of health and society, department of community medicine section for international health thesis submitted as a part of the master of philosophy degree in international health. Literature available provides information on the factors associated to the duration of exclusive breastfeeding, although. Whats at stake in 2012, the world health assembly resolution 65. However, the prevalence of exclusive breastfeeding in ethiopia has been estimated at 52% which is far less.
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