Evaluation of Mothers' Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practice Towards the Ten Steps to Successful Breastfeeding in Egypt

Abul-Fadl, Azza; Shawky, Maissa; El-Taweel, Amal; Cadwell, Karin; Turner‐Maffei, Cynthia

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“…The majority of included studies were cross‐sectional in nature ( n = 13) (Ogbonna & Daboer ; Petrie et al ; Uchendu et al ; Marais et al ; Ukegbu & Ukegbu ; Oche et al ; Abul‐Fadl et al ; Alade et al ; Ukegbu & Anyikaelekeh ; Adeyemi & Oyewole ; Danso ; Desai et al ; Onah et al ) with the remainder of studies either qualitative ( n = 7) (Murray et al ; Otoo et al ; Nankunda et al ; Ostergaard & Bula ; Ukegbu et al ; Nor et al ; Nduna et al ) or a Randomised Control Trial (RCT) ( n = 1) (Aksu et al ) (Table ). Publication dates ranged from 2007 (Ogbonna & Daboer ) to 2015 (Nduna et al ).…”

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“…The studies included mothers who had infants between zero and 24 months old ( n = 12) (Ogbonna & Daboer ; Murray et al ; Petrie et al ; Otoo et al ; Uchendu et al ; Marais et al ; Ostergaard & Bula ; Abul‐Fadl et al ; Alade et al ; Danso ; Desai et al ; Onah et al ), and the age of infants was not mentioned in nine studies (Nankunda et al ; Ukegbu & Ukegbu ; Aksu et al ; Oche et al ; Ukegbu et al ; Nor et al ; Ukegbu & Anyikaelekeh ; Adeyemi & Oyewole ; Nduna et al ). Two studies (Ostergaard & Bula ; Aksu et al ) included mothers who intended to breastfeed, five (Marais et al ; Ukegbu & Ukegbu ; Oche et al ; Abul‐Fadl et al ; Alade et al ) who were currently breastfeeding and two (Nankunda et al ; Danso ) with personal breastfeeding experience. Twelve studies (Ogbonna & Daboer ; Murray et al ; Petrie et al ; Otoo et al ; Uchendu et al ; Ukegbu et al ; Nor et al ; Ukegbu & Anyikaelekeh ; Adeyemi & Oyewole ; Desai et al ; Onah et al ; Nduna et al ) did not mention current breastfeeding status.…”

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“…The nature of employment was not described for 13 studies (Murray et al ; Petrie et al ; Uchendu et al ; Marais et al ; Nankunda et al ; Ostergaard & Bula ; Aksu et al ; Ukegbu et al ; Nor et al ; Adeyemi & Oyewole ; Desai et al ; Onah et al ; Nduna et al ). In 13 of the studies (Ogbonna & Daboer ; Petrie et al ; Otoo et al ; Nankunda et al ; Ukegbu & Ukegbu ; Aksu et al ; Oche et al ; Abul‐Fadl et al ; Alade et al ; Ukegbu & Anyikaelekeh ; Danso ; Desai et al ; Onah et al ) all mothers had completed some form of education (primary, secondary or tertiary), but the remaining studies ( n = 8) (Murray et al ; Uchendu et al ; Marais et al ; Ostergaard & Bula ; Ukegbu et al ; Nor et al ; Adeyemi & Oyewole ; Nduna et al ) did not report on educational attainment. In one study (Abul‐Fadl et al ), however, one third of mothers had completed very little or no form of education.…”

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“…The majority of studies assessed EBF knowledge via questionnaires ( n = 15) (Ogbonna & Daboer ; Petrie et al ; Uchendu et al ; Marais et al ; Nankunda et al ; Ukegbu & Ukegbu ; Aksu et al ; Oche et al ; Abul‐Fadl et al ; Alade et al ; Ukegbu & Anyikaelekeh ; Adeyemi & Oyewole ; Danso ; Desai et al ; Onah et al ) and/or interviews ( n = 8) (Ogbonna & Daboer ; Marais et al ; Ostergaard & Bula ; Oche et al ; Abul‐Fadl et al ; Nor et al ; Onah et al ; Nduna et al ). Three studies (Murray et al ; Otoo et al ; Ukegbu et al ) used focus group discussions (FGD).…”

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Mothers' understanding of the term ‘exclusive breastfeeding’: a systematic review

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There is a lack of knowledge and understanding of the term exclusive breastfeeding (EBF) among health professionals. The purpose of this review was to examine the best available literature on mothers' understanding of the term EBF. A systematic search of eight electronic databases (Medline, Embase, CINAHL, CDSR, CENTRAL, Cab Abstracts, Scopus and African Index Medicus) was conducted (Protocol registration in PROSPERO: CRD42015019402). All study designs were eligible for inclusion. Studies were included if they: (1) involved mothers aged 18 years or older; (2) assessed mothers' knowledge/understanding/awareness of the term 'EBF'; (3) used the 1991 WHO definition of EBF and (4) were published between 1988 and 2015. Two reviewers retrieved articles, assessed study quality and performed data extraction. Of the 1700 articles identified, 21 articles met the inclusion criteria. Quantitative findings were pooled to calculate a proportion rate of 70.9% of mothers who could correctly define EBF, although the range varied between 3.1 and 100%. Qualitative findings revealed three themes: (1) EBF was understood by mothers as not mixing two milks; (2) the term 'exclusive' in EBF was incorrectly understood as not giving breast milk and (3) mothers believing that water can be given while exclusively breastfeeding. Research investigating aspects of self-reported EBF may consequently be unreliable. A standardised tool to assess mothers' knowledge of EBF could provide more accurate data. Public health campaigns should emphasise EBF to target mothers, while addressing the education of health professionals to ensure that they do not provide conflicting advice.

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“…These traditional beliefs have stemmed as far back as ancient times and continue to perpetuate the importance of breastfeeding as the most prevalent method of infant nutrition in Egypt (Ragheb & Smith, 1979). Previous studies that assessed maternal knowledge, attitudes, practices, and beliefs have revealed that the majority of custom-based beliefs are harmless and promote a healthy mother-infant interaction (Abul-Fadl, Shawky, El-Taweel, Cadwell, & Turner-Maffei, 2012;Ahmed, 2008;Harrison, Zaghloul, Galal, & Gabr, 1993;Ragheb & Smith, 1979).…”

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Cultural Implications of Moghat (Glossostemon bruguieri) and Breastfeeding in Egypt: A Brief Narrative Review

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Exploring the Experiences of Middle Income Mothers in Practicing Exclusive Breastfeeding in Nairobi, Kenya

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Wekesah

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Matern Child Health J

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Objectives To establish exclusive breastfeeding (EBF) practice, women are encouraged to initiate breastfeeding of their newborns within one hour of delivery and breastfeed exclusively for the first 6 months of the infant's life. Research in Kenya has shown evidence of a reduced rate of EBF with an increase in socio-economic class (SES). This study explores the experiences of middle-income women so as to understand their attitudes and practices of EBF and to contribute toward the Baby Friendly Hospital (BFHI) and Baby Friendly Community Initiatives (BFCI) programs in Kenya. Methods A qualitative study using nine in-depth interviews and two focus group discussions were conducted with middle-income women with a child < 2 years. Thematic content analysis was used to analyze the data. Results The majority of the women interviewed did not achieve EBF and this was attributed to many challenges that they encountered such as; inadequate workplace support including short maternity leave, lack of designated breast feeding facilities flexible hours and breastfeeding breaks. Support structures were highlighted as either inadequate or lacking while the internet was preferred by most of the women for breastfeeding information. Mass media was seen as more credible, though some women indicated that there was lack of depth in the information it provided. Conclusion The study showed that majority of women were unable to EBF for the first 6 months. Women experienced inadequate social, healthcare and workplace support and preferred online sites for information on breastfeeding than the healthcare professionals or mass media. Recommendation There is need to implement policies at the workplace that promote a breastfeeding friendly environment. There is also a need for more research on role of mass media in promotion of optimal breastfeeding practices, especially how to reach this population. There is a need for continued advocacy on social support including spousal, relatives, and other community members at the community level.

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Evaluation of Mothers' Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practice Towards the Ten Steps to Successful Breastfeeding in Egypt

Abstract: To increase the impact of BFHI on community breastfeeding practices, BFHI should focus on involving the family members with the mother throughout the implementation of the Ten Steps while encouraging maternal support groups and taking cultural differences into account.

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Mothers' understanding of the term ‘exclusive breastfeeding’: a systematic review

Mothers' understanding of the term ‘exclusive breastfeeding’: a systematic review

Cultural Implications of Moghat (Glossostemon bruguieri) and Breastfeeding in Egypt: A Brief Narrative Review

Exploring the Experiences of Middle Income Mothers in Practicing Exclusive Breastfeeding in Nairobi, Kenya

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