Knowledge, practices and concerns regarding exclusive breastfeeding for six months among mothers of infants in a suburban setting in Sri Lanka

Dhammika, B L; Gunawardena, Nalika

doi:10.4038/sljch.v41i1.4130

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“…In the present sample, nearly 95% knew about correct duration of exclusive breast feeding while 72% had started complementary feeding after 6 months. Approximately 28% have started complementary feeding before recommended 6 months replicating previous findings 1,7,8 . One reason may be that 15% of mothers were employed and they may have to return to work after maternity leave 9 .…”

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A hospital based study on the usage pattern of Child Health Development Record as an information source on infant and young child feeding

Danansuriya¹,

Guruge

Wijewardena

2013

Sri Lanka J Child Health

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Objective: To assess the usage pattern of child health development record (CHDR) as an information source by the mothers of children aged 6-24 months admitted to a ward in Lady Ridgeway Hospital (LRH) and to assess their level of knowledge and practices on infant and young child feeding (IYCF). Method: A cross-sectional study was conducted in a paediatric ward in LRH from 1 st February to 31 st August 2009 on mothers with children aged 6-24 months. Feeding patterns, maternal knowledge on messages given in CHDR and selected sociodemographic factors were examined using a pretested interviewer-administered questionnaire. Association of feeding practices and sociodemographic characteristics were analyzed using non parametric tests. Ethical approval was granted by the ethical review committee of LRH. Results: Of the 300 mothers administered questionnaires 5 were excluded due to incomplete data. Of the 295 mothers included in study, 36% had passed GCE ordinary level. Of the children, 72% started complementary feeding after 6 months. Nearly 50% of children had satisfactory diet in terms of quality, quantity and frequency. Maternal IYCF knowledge was significantly associated with maternal educational level and reading of CHDR feeding instructions. Conclusion: Mothers have an acceptable level of knowledge on IYCF and satisfactory level of usage of CHDR as an information source. Reading CHDR has a significant impact on higher maternal IYCF knowledge and better IYCF practices.

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“…PHM has been identified as a source of information by 78% of mothers which has been showed in other studies 7,8 . It is significant to note that still some misconceptions about feeding exist such as delay in adding animal protein till 9-10 months, offering meals during night time and feeding during illness.…”

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A hospital based study on the usage pattern of Child Health Development Record as an information source on infant and young child feeding

Danansuriya¹,

Guruge

Wijewardena

2013

Sri Lanka J Child Health

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“…A study done in 2009, in an area belonging to Colombo district, Sri Lanka, revealed an exclusive breastfeeding rate of 77.5% among babies between 4 to six months [18]. In both these studies babies were recruited without selection and 24 hour recall method was used to assess exclusive breastfeeding rates.…”

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Actual exclusive breastfeeding rates and determinants among a cohort of children living in Gampaha district Sri Lanka: A prospective observational study

Perera¹,

Ranathunga²,

Fernando³

et al. 2012

Int Breastfeed J

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BackgroundExclusive breastfeeding (EBF) during the early months of life reduce infant morbidity and mortality. Current recommendation in Sri Lanka is to continue exclusive breastfeeding up to six months of age. Exclusive breastfeeding rates are generally assessed by the 24 recall method which overestimates the actual rates. The objective of this study was to determine actual exclusive breast feeding rates in a cohort of Sri Lankan children and to determine the reasons that lead to cessation of breastfeeding before six months of age.MethodsFrom a cohort of 2215 babies born in Gampaha district, 500 were randomly selected and invited for the study. They were followed up at two (n = 404), four (n = 395) and six (n = 286) months. An interviewer administered questionnaire asked about feeding history and socio-demographic characteristics. Child health development record was used to assess the growth.ResultsExclusive breastfeeding rates at two, four and six months were 98.0%, 75.4% and 71.3% respectively. The main reasons to stop exclusive breastfeeding between two to four months was concerns regarding weight gain and between four to six months were mothers starting to work. Majority of the babies that were not exclusively breastfed still continued to have breast milk. Mothers above 30 years had lower exclusive breastfeeding rates compared to younger mothers. Second born babies had higher rates than first borns. There was no significant association between maternal education and exclusive breastfeeding rates.ConclusionsExclusive breastfeeding rates were high among this cohort of children. A decrease in EBF was noted between two and four months. EBF up to six months does not cause growth failure. Mothers starting to work and concerns regarding adequacy of breast milk were the major reasons to cease EBF. The actual exclusive breastfeeding rates up to six months was 65.9%.

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“…15 This finding is not surprising as it has been demonstrated that high maternal knowledge about infant health benefits from breastfeeding was directly related to maternal intention to exclusively breast feed. 38 Also several studies 36,[39][40][41] which show high maternal knowledge of exclusive breast feeding also report high exclusive breast feeding rates whereas those 20,42 with low maternal knowledge also report low exclusive breastfeeding practice rate.…”

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Knowledge and Practice of Exclusive Breast Feeding Among Mothers in Gbarantoru Community, Bayelsa State, Nigeria

Peterside¹

2013

IOSR-JDMS

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Knowledge, practices and concerns regarding exclusive breastfeeding for six months among mothers of infants in a suburban setting in Sri Lanka

Cited by 13 publications

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A hospital based study on the usage pattern of Child Health Development Record as an information source on infant and young child feeding

A hospital based study on the usage pattern of Child Health Development Record as an information source on infant and young child feeding

Actual exclusive breastfeeding rates and determinants among a cohort of children living in Gampaha district Sri Lanka: A prospective observational study

Knowledge and Practice of Exclusive Breast Feeding Among Mothers in Gbarantoru Community, Bayelsa State, Nigeria

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