Prelacteal feeding practices and associated factors among mothers of children aged less than 24 months in Raya Kobo district, North Eastern Ethiopia: a cross-sectional study

Legesse, Misgan; Demena, Melake; Mesfin, Firehiwot; Haile, Demewoz

doi:10.1186/s13006-014-0025-2

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“…PLF has, also, been associated with a fourfold increased risk in infant deaths from infectious diseases [10]. Several studies have found that socio-economic conditions, lack of knowledge and cultural beliefs may contribute to PLF [11–13]. …”

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Prevalence and determinants of pre-lacteal feeding in South Sudan: a community-based survey

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Ndeezi

et al. 2018

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Background: Pre-lacteal feeding (PLF) is a barrier to optimal breastfeeding and increases the risk of diarrhoea and acute respiratory tract infections in infants.The prevalence and predictors of PLF are not well studied in South Sudan. Understanding the predictors of PLF is crucial in designing interventions to increase exclusive breastfeeding (EBF) rates. Objective: To assess the prevalence and factors associated with PLF in Jubek State, South Sudan. Method: This was a community based cross-sectional study of 810 mothers of children under two years of age in Jubek State, South Sudan. Mothers were interviewed in their homes using a semi-structured questionnaire to collect data on PLF, socio-demographic and birth characteristics. Multivariable analysis was used to identify factors independently associated with PLF. Results: A total of 426/810 (53 %), 95% confidence interval (CI) [48 %, 59 %] mothers had given pre-lacteal feeds to their infants. The commonest pre-lacteal feeds included glucose solution (54%), water (26%), and infant formula (14%). Having received antenatal breastfeeding counselling decreased the odds of PLF [adjusted odds ratio (AOR) 0.60; 95% CI (0.43, 0.82)]; while discarding of colostrum increased the use of pre-lacteal feeds [AOR 1.57; 95% CI (1.17, 2.11)]. Conclusion: The prevalence of PLF in South Sudan is high. Predictors of PLF included lack of breastfeeding counselling and discarding of colostrum. Infant feeding counselling should be given to all pregnant women in the health facilities and communities. The counselling should emphasize the health benefits of colostrum and discourage the practice of discarding it.

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Prevalence and determinants of pre-lacteal feeding in South Sudan: a community-based survey

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“…5,6 The most common reasons stated for PLF are insufficient milk production, advice from elders, family custom, assumption that it is good for health (child will talk early and tongue will become thin), to remove meconium from the gut of the child, and to prevent "evil eye" and illness. 5,7 The main risk factors associated with PLF practice include home delivery, lack of awareness of the risks associated with PLF, late initiation of breast-feeding, and influence by friends and relatives to give prelacteal feeds for their newborn. 5,6 There are limited studies conducted on this topic in Ethiopia.…”

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“…5,7 The main risk factors associated with PLF practice include home delivery, lack of awareness of the risks associated with PLF, late initiation of breast-feeding, and influence by friends and relatives to give prelacteal feeds for their newborn. 5,6 There are limited studies conducted on this topic in Ethiopia. Even the studies conducted on this and related topics show inconsistencies among their findings.…”

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“…For example, it was found that approximately 38.8% of women in Raya Kobo district and 45.4% of mothers in Harar gave prelacteal liquids to their infants. 5,6 The most common prelacteal foodstuffs are milk other than breast milk, plain water, sugar or glucose water, fresh butter, Ersho, salt water solution, fruit juice, infant formula, tea, and honey. 5,6 The most common reasons stated for PLF are insufficient milk production, advice from elders, family custom, assumption that it is good for health (child will talk early and tongue will become thin), to remove meconium from the gut of the child, and to prevent "evil eye" and illness.…”

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“…5,6 The most common prelacteal foodstuffs are milk other than breast milk, plain water, sugar or glucose water, fresh butter, Ersho, salt water solution, fruit juice, infant formula, tea, and honey. 5,6 The most common reasons stated for PLF are insufficient milk production, advice from elders, family custom, assumption that it is good for health (child will talk early and tongue will become thin), to remove meconium from the gut of the child, and to prevent "evil eye" and illness. 5,7 The main risk factors associated with PLF practice include home delivery, lack of awareness of the risks associated with PLF, late initiation of breast-feeding, and influence by friends and relatives to give prelacteal feeds for their newborn.…”

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Determinants of prelacteal feeding practice among postpartum mothers in Debre Markos town, Amhara regional state, Ethiopia, 2016

Gualu¹,

Dilie²,

Haile³

et al. 2017

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Background: Prelacteal feeding (PLF) is giving liquids or food other than breast milk prior to the establishment of regular breast-feeding (colostrum). The practice of PLF is common in Ethiopia. PLF deprives the child of the valuable nutrients and the protection of colostrum and exposes the newborn to the risk of infection. There are limited studies conducted so far on this topic, and even then, findings are inconsistent. Objective: The objective of this study was to assess determinants of PLF practice and associated factors among postpartum mothers in Debre Markos town, Amhara Regional State, Ethiopia, 2016. Methods: A community-based cross-sectional study was conducted among 262 mothers (postpartum) with infants. Census data was used to include all the postpartum mothers and infant pairs. Structured interviewer-administered questionnaires were used to collect data. The data were cleaned, coded, and entered in Epi data version 3.1 and transferred to SPSS version 20.0 for analysis. Frequency and percentage were used to summarize the sociodemographic characteristics. Variables with a P-value of <0.05 in multivariate analysis were declared statistically significant at a 95% confidence interval. Result: Approximately 50 (19.1%) of the mothers had given one prelacteal feed before initiating colostrum. Cow milk, butter, clean water, sugar, honey, salt, and tea were the most common prelacteal feeds used. Inability to read and write 3.5 (1.14-10.75), giving birth to a male 2.8 (1.23-6.37), home delivery 4.4 (1.78-10.85), breast-feeding initiation after 24 hours 6.4 (2.38-17.18), and previous experience with PLF 3.7 (1.48-9.22) were factors positively associated with PLF. Conclusion and recommendation: It was observed that the prevalence of PLF was relatively high in the study area (19.1%). Education status of the mother, infant's sex, timing of breastfeeding initiation, site of delivery, and previous experience with PLF were factors associated with PLF. Education should be provided to promote institutional delivery and increase awareness about the importance of exclusive breast-feeding.

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Formula feeding and associated factors among mothers with infants 0–6 months old in Mettu Town, Southwest Ethiopia

Kera¹,

Zewdie²,

Akafu

et al. 2023

Food Science & Nutrition

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Adequate nutrition during infancy is essential for children's normal development and well-being. However, the duration of breastfeeding has been declining and is being replaced by formula feeding, particularly in the urban communities of developing countries, including Ethiopia. Hence, this study aimed to assess formula feeding and its associated factors, as relatively little information is available regarding this problem in Ethiopia, particularly in Mettu Town. A community-based cross-sectional study was conducted in Mettu Town from May 17 to July 1, 2021, among 366 mothers with infants 0-6 months old. A simple random sampling technique was used in this study.Pre-tested semi-structured questionnaires were used to collect the data. Descriptive statistics and multivariable logistic regression were performed, and variables with a p-value <0.05 in the final model were declared statistically significant with formula feeding found to be 28.4% [95%

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Prelacteal feeding practices and associated factors among mothers of children aged less than 24 months in Raya Kobo district, North Eastern Ethiopia: a cross-sectional study

Cited by 94 publications

References 19 publications

Prevalence and determinants of pre-lacteal feeding in South Sudan: a community-based survey

Prevalence and determinants of pre-lacteal feeding in South Sudan: a community-based survey

Determinants of prelacteal feeding practice among postpartum mothers in Debre Markos town, Amhara regional state, Ethiopia, 2016

Formula feeding and associated factors among mothers with infants 0–6 months old in Mettu Town, Southwest Ethiopia

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