Factors Associated With Timely Initiation of Breastfeeding and Prelacteal Feeding in North-Central Nigeria

Autor:	Sheila Elizabeth Clow, Andy Emmanuel
Rok vydání:	2020
Předmět:	03 medical and health sciences 030219 obstetrics & reproductive medicine 0302 clinical medicine 030504 nursing North central business.industry Environmental health Maternity and Midwifery Breastfeeding Obstetrics and Gynecology Medicine 0305 other medical science business
Zdroj:	International Journal of Childbirth. 10:104-113
ISSN:	2156-5295 2156-5287
DOI:	10.1891/ijcbirth-d-19-00027
Popis:	OBJECTIVEDelay in initiation of breastfeeding after birth is associated with the introduction of other feeds. It has been recommended that all women should initiate breastfeeding within the first hour after birth. Early initiation of breastfeeding and exclusive breastfeeding could reasonably reduce neonatal deaths. The aim of this study was to assess the initiation of breastfeeding and prelacteal feeding in Plateau State, Nigeria.MATERIALS AND METHODA cross-sectional design was adopted for the study. A total of 763 women drawn equally from the three senatorial zones of the state voluntarily completed a questionnaire. Results were analyzed using chi-squared statistics and regression analysis.RESULTSFindings show that 33.1% of women initiated breastfeeding in a timely manner. The relationships between the timely initiation of breastfeeding and the use of pain relief, maternal age, maternal employment, economic status, influence of family and friends, and advertisement were found to be statistically significant. Furthermore, 92% gave breast milk for the first feed, while 8% gave infant formula, glucose, herbs, or water. Inadequate breast milk production, delayed initiation of breastfeeding, and health conditions were factors identified as responsible for prelacteal feeding.CONCLUSIONThe proportion of women who initiated feeding in a timely manner was low, which underscores the need to promote and support early initiation of breastfeeding in the state. There is thus a need for a public education campaign, particularly directed at women receiving antenatal care, and focusing on the need for establishing feeding early. Women with health challenges and those with a history of poor milk production may require additional support to breastfeed as recommended.
Databáze:	OpenAIRE
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