Assessment of breastfeeding techniques in Enugu, South-East Nigeria.

Autor: Nduagubam OC; Department of Paediatrics, Enugu State University Teaching Hospital, Parklane, Enugu, Nigeria., Ndu IK; Department of Paediatrics, Enugu State University Teaching Hospital, Parklane, Enugu, Nigeria., Bisi-Onyemaechi A; Department of Paediatrics, University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital, Ituku-Ozalla, Enugu, Nigeria., Onukwuli VO; Department of Paediatrics, University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital, Ituku-Ozalla, Enugu, Nigeria., Amadi OF; Department of Paediatrics, Enugu State University Teaching Hospital, Parklane, Enugu, Nigeria., Okeke IB; Department of Paediatrics, Enugu State University Teaching Hospital, Parklane, Enugu, Nigeria., Ogbuka FN; Department of Paediatrics, Enugu State University Teaching Hospital, Parklane, Enugu, Nigeria., Ezenwosu OU; Department of Paediatrics, University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital, Ituku-Ozalla, Enugu, Nigeria., Iheji CC; Department of Paediatrics, Enugu State University Teaching Hospital, Parklane, Enugu, Nigeria.
Jazyk: angličtina
Zdroj: Annals of African medicine [Ann Afr Med] 2021 Apr-Jun; Vol. 20 (2), pp. 98-104.
DOI: 10.4103/aam.aam_22_20
Abstrakt: Background: Good breastfeeding technique is important in ensuring adequate milk delivery and preventing breastfeeding problems. Exclusive breastfeeding rate is quite low, and requisite skills regarding proper positioning and attachment of an infant while breastfeeding appears lacking among mothers in Nigeria. This study was undertaken to assess breastfeeding techniques of mothers attending the well-child clinics of two tertiary hospitals in southeast Nigeria.
Materials and Methods: This cross-sectional descriptive study of 396 mother and child pairs who attend the well child clinics of two tertiary hospitals in Enugu (Enugu state University Teaching Hospital and University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital) between September 2018 and February 2019. An interviewer administered, well-structured pro forma was used to collect data while mothers were observed closely as they breastfed and scored using the World Health Organization criteria. Data were analyzed using SPSS version 22.
Results: Most of the mothers studied (357; 90.2%) attended ante-natal care, and 365 (92.2%) of the deliveries were assisted by a health worker. Only 194 (49%) of mothers practiced good breastfeeding techniques. Maternal age (20-30 years) (P < 0.001, odds ratio [OR] 0.464), attendance to antenatal clinic (P < 0.001; OR 8.336), health education and demonstration on breastfeeding techniques before and after delivery (P = 0.001) and maternal level of education (χ2 = 13.173, P = 0.001) but not parity (P = 0.386; OR 1.192) were significantly associated with good breastfeeding techniques.
Conclusion: There are suboptimal breastfeeding techniques among mothers. Increased awareness creation and regular demonstration of breastfeeding techniques are needed.
Competing Interests: None
Databáze: MEDLINE
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