Breastfeeding profile and practice of Nigerian mothers: a cross-sectional survey

Mbada, Chidozie Emmanuel; Olowokere, Adekemi Eunice; Faronbi, Joel Olayiwola; Faremi, Funmilola Adenike; Oginni, Monisola Omoyeni; Oyinlola-Aromolaran, Folasade C; Odeyemi, Emmanuel Abiodun; Augustine, Oluwakemi Ajoke

doi:10.5455/2320-1770.ijrcog20141218

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“…in the Somali regional state. Low rates of early initiation of breastfeeding have been reported in other African countries, 34.7–78.3% in Nigeria [ 20 , 21 ] and 51.8% in Uganda [ 22 ].…”

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Assessment of initiation of breastfeeding practice in Kassala, Eastern Sudan: a community-based study

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BackgroundThe World Health Organization (WHO) encourages early initiation of breastfeeding within the first hour after birth with the objective of saving children’s lives. There are few published research papers about factors associated with the initiation of breastfeeding in Sudan.The aim of this study was to investigate the prevalence of and factors associated with the timely initiation of breastfeeding among mothers with children two years and under in Kassala, Eastern Sudan.MethodsA community-based cross-sectional study was conducted from December 2016 to March 2017. Mothers were interviewed using a structured questionnaire.ResultsA total of 250 mother-child pairs participated in the study. The mean (standard deviation) of maternal age and children’s age was 27.1 (5.68) years and 11.9 (6.9) months, respectively.Of the 250 mothers, 218 (87.2%) initiated breastfeeding within the first hour. In multivariable logistic regression analysis, factors associated with the delay of breastfeeding initiation were having a male baby (Adjusted Odds Ratio [AOR] 3.90, 95% Confidence Interval [CI]1.33, 11.47), and mothers with medical disorders (AOR 5.07, 95% CI 1.22, 21.16).ConclusionThere was a high prevalence of early initiation of breastfeeding. An association with delayed initiation of breastfeeding was found amongst mothers who had medical disorders and those who had a male infant. Wherever possible, early initiation of breastfeeding should be promoted for all infants, regardless of gender.

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“…in the Somali regional state. Low rates of early initiation of breastfeeding have been reported in other African countries, 34.7–78.3% in Nigeria [ 20 , 21 ] and 51.8% in Uganda [ 22 ].…”

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confidence: 99%

Assessment of initiation of breastfeeding practice in Kassala, Eastern Sudan: a community-based study

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“…A previous study in Sagamu, south west Nigeria had reported a similar prevalence of exclusive breastfeeding of 56.1% among mothers of children less than 2 years old ( 22 ). Other researchers in south west Nigeria reported exclusive breastfeeding rates ranging from 11% to 86.2% ( 9 , 15 , 32 ). The differences in study settings (urban or rural), the employment status and work demands of the women may be partly responsible for the wide variations in the rates of exclusive breastfeeding ( 2 , 9 , 20 ).…”

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Breastfeeding Practices among Mothers in Southwest Nigeria

Akadri

Odelola

2020

Ethiop J Health Sci

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BACKGROUND፡ This study was conducted to determine the breastfeeding practices among parous antenatal attendees in two teaching hospitals in Southwest Nigeria.METHODS: A cross-sectional study was carried out on 340 parous antenatal clinic attendees in two teaching hospitals in Ogun State, Nigeria. A structured questionnaire was used to obtain data on breastfeeding practices. Data were analyzed using Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) windows version 21.0 (IBM Corp., Armonk, NY, USA).RESULTS: Out of a total of 340 women, 319 (93.8%) breastfed their last babies. The median duration of breastfeeding was 15 months. One hundred and thirty two women (38.8%) initiated breastfeeding within 30 minutes of delivery, and 200 women (58.8%) exclusively breastfed their babies for six months. The majority of the women, 299(87.9%k) did not report any problem associated with breastfeeding. Logistic regression analysis showed that women who had no breastfeeding problems were more likely to exclusively breastfeed their infants for six months compared to those with breastfeeding problems (AOR 3.4; CI 1.6-7.1; P=0.001). Similarly, women who got breastfeeding information from mass media were more likely to practice exclusive breastfeeding for six months compared to those that got breastfeeding information from other sources (AOR42.2; CI 3.1-568.5; P=0.005).CONCLUSION: Exclusive breastfeeding is suboptimal in Ogun State, Nigeria. Provision of breastfeeding information via mass media will assist in improving breastfeeding practice. Educating mothers on the techniques that help to prevent breastfeeding complications will also be beneficial.

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“…9 However, different small-scale studies in Nepal found highly varied results which range from 9 to 23.2%. 23,24,25 Likewise, studies in international communities' also found many different results where: India 27 to 66%, 26,27 Nigeria 31 to 86.2%, 28,29 Saudi Arabia 7.3% 30 and Jordan 37.8% 31 respectively. The findings from Nepal as well as from international literature found a very contrasting prevalence of EBF practices and the reason may be that the study may have diverse sociocultural norms and values that may influence EBF practice.…”

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Prevalence and Factors Influencing Exclusive Breastfeeding Practice among Breastfeeding Mothers in Kathmandu, Nepal

Dhakal

Sigdel

Ghimire

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Introduction: Exclusive breastfeeding (EBF) for up to six months has several benefits for children in reducing their morbidity and mortality. The objective of this study was to find out the prevalence of EBF practice and its influencing factors. Methods: A cross-sectional survey was conducted with 362 breastfeeding mothers attending selected health facilities in the Kathmandu district. Data were collected using structured questionnaires through a face-to-face interview. The knowledge, attitudes, self-efficacy and social support of breastfeeding were assessed by Iowa Infant Feeding Attitude Scale (IIFAS), Breastfeeding Self-efficacy Scale Short Form (BSES-SF) and Exclusive Breastfeeding Social Support Scale (EBSSS) scales respectively. Data were analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics, through SPSS. Results: The prevalence of EBF practices for the six months was 64.1%. The higher proportion (99.2%) of the respondents had high self-efficacy for breastfeeding, 95.3% of the respondents had positive attitudes toward EBF, and 89.8% had high social support for EBF practices. The determinant of the Iowa Infant Feeding Attitude Scale was being a Hindu religion (aOR 6.1, 95% CI, 2.23-16.58). The determinants of the exclusive breastfeeding social support scale were being a mother who did colostrum feeding (aOR 11.8, 95% CI, 2.29-61.14), had institutional delivery (aOR 7.4, 95% CI, 2.21-24.54), and had school level education (aOR 3.6, 95% CI, 1.54-8.53). The determinants of EBF practices were of being an unemployed mother (aOR 2.7, 95%CI, 1.40-5.07) and mothers aged 26 year-old and below (aOR 1.7, 95%CI, 1.08-2.64). Conclusion: Findings reveal that high level of knowledge, attitude, self-efficacy and social support towards exclusive breastfeeding, but the prevalence of EBF practice is still low, so it should be promoted by having targeted intervention programs for mothers who are at-risk groups. Breastfeeding awareness programs should be integrated into the existing immunization clinics and give information to mothers about its long-term benefits.

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Breastfeeding profile and practice of Nigerian mothers: a cross-sectional survey

Cited by 7 publications

References 58 publications

Assessment of initiation of breastfeeding practice in Kassala, Eastern Sudan: a community-based study

Assessment of initiation of breastfeeding practice in Kassala, Eastern Sudan: a community-based study

Breastfeeding Practices among Mothers in Southwest Nigeria

Prevalence and Factors Influencing Exclusive Breastfeeding Practice among Breastfeeding Mothers in Kathmandu, Nepal

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