We willtest the impact of male involvement on initiation and sustainment of exclusive breastfeeding for a period of 6 months. Pdf intention to breastfeed as a predictor of initiation of exclusive. Aug 16, 2019 appropriate breastfeeding practices are essential for the growth, survival, and development of infants. Only six in 10 ugandan children below the age of six months are exclusively breastfed. All mothers should be supported to initiate breastfeeding as soon as possible after. Overcoming clinical barriers to exclusive breastfeeding. Early initiation of breastfeeding pan american health organization. Pdf to investigate the initiation of breastfeeding and exclusive breastfeeding within the first week after delivery for women in rural vietnam. Exclusive breastfeeding was defined as bf only since birth and. Intention to breastfeed as a predictor of initiation of exclusive breastfeeding in hispanic women article pdf available in journal of immigrant and minority health 174 june 2014 with 403 reads. Organization who recommends exclusive breastfeeding for the first 6 months of.
In the united states, the goals for healthy people 2020 include the initiation of breastfeeding in 82 percent of newborns and any continued breastfeeding in 61 percent of sixmonthold infants. Dependent variables early initiation of breastfeeding, exclusive. Breastfeeding promoting and supporting the initiation, exclusivity, and continuation of breastfeeding in newborns, infants and young children is a best practice guideline bpg that supports breastfeeding initiation, exclusivity for newborns and infants to six months, and continuation for infants and young children to two years, or longer, in addition to. The most recent data for florida from 2014 reflected a 77% initiation rate, with 48. Breast milk contains all the nutrients an infant needs in the first six months of life. A random effect model was used to establish the average prevalence of the timely initiation of breastfeeding and exclusive breastfeeding in the middle east. To reduce problems with reverse causality ie, the possibility of the breastfeeding. The primary outcomes were breastfeeding initiation within 1 h of birth and exclusive breastfeeding at age 14 and 24 weeks, assessed at facetoface interviews in the clinic. Exclusive breastfeeding is one of the essential actions for infant development and survival. In sweden, the recommendations on breastfeeding are similar, although. In a descriptive crosssectional study, 393 motherinfant pairs attending child.
Early initiation of breastfeeding babies are born with an innate ability and desire to breastfeed. There have been numerous studies of breastfeeding in the uk, most of which have adopted a quantitative approach, and they have largely focused on obstetric or sociodemographic factors in the decision to breastfeed. Who early initiation of breastfeeding to promote exclusive. Data extraction using a preestablished form was performed on the final sample to gather the following data. Health professionals who can help with breastfeeding, and how to ind support by phone. Early initiation of breastfeeding 9 breastfeeding rates continue to rise, with increases of about 2 percentage points in breastfeeding initiation, and breastfeeding at 6 and 12 months. Data from 20022005 show that 46 low and middleincome countries lmic. Impact of early initiation of exclusive breastfeeding on.
Continued breastfeeding for two years or beyond with the addition of timely, adequate, safe and properly fed complementary foods. Additional support based on the same training materials and locally available breastfeeding support. The report concludes with recommendations to guide policy and programme action on breastfeeding at the. Pregnancy presents a window of opportunity to reduce health inequities. Clinical guidelines for the establishment of exclusive.
Knowledge and practice of exclusive breastfeeding among. Kansas wic breastfeeding data guide 14 revised december 2019 incidence report 1. Depressive symptoms negatively impact on breastfeeding duration, whereas early breastfeeding initiation after birth enhances the chances for a longer breastfeeding period. Exclusive breastfeeding and associated factors among. Breastfeeding protects against diarrhoea and common childhood illnesses such as pneumonia, and may also have longerterm health benefits for the mother and child, such as reducing the risk of overweight and obesity in.
Bfhi steps 19 and 110 were given by healthcare staff trained with the whounicef bfhi course. Factors associated with early initiation and exclusive. This improvement in initiation represents the largest annual increase over the previous decade. Initiation of breastfeeding within the first 1 hour of life can prevent up to 22% of newborn mortality. The prevalence of exclusive breastfeeding ebf for the first six months of life has remained low worldwide and in ghana, despite strong evidence in support of its practice. Overall, national estimates for breastfeeding initiation meet the healthy people 2010 target of 75%. Continued breastfeeding for two years or beyond with the addition of timely, adequate, safe and. Exclusive breastfeeding during the first month followed a similar pattern of increase, although baselines for the exclusive breastfeeding rate were higher than for timely initiation fig. Early initiation of breastfeeding, within one hour of birth is recommended by who 1. Although the initiation and exclusive breastfeeding rates were relatively high at 98. Sarah beake, kings college london, florence nightingale school of nursing and midwifery, 57 waterloo road, london se1 8wa, uk. Early initiation of exclusive breastfeeding serves as the starting point for a continuum of care for mother and new. Racial and geographic differences in breastfeeding united.
Early initiation of breastfeeding usaid accelerate. Jun 18, 2016 breastfeeding research predominantly focuses on exclusive breastfeeding to the age of 6 months and other infant and young child feeding iycf indicators 7, 10, 11. Jul 10, 2017 exclusive breastfeeding is defined as feeding infants only breast milk, be it directly from breast or expressed, except drops or syrups consisting of vitamins, mineral supplements or medicine. Breastfeeding initiation and exclusive breastfeeding in. All reports can be printed or saved as an excel file. Exclusive breastfeeding defi ned as no water, other fl uids or foods for six months 180 days. Timing of breastfeeding initiation and exclusivity of.
Exclusive breastfeeding, without any additional food or fluids, not even water, for the first six months. Pdf intention to breastfeed as a predictor of initiation of. Here, the report shows the breastfeeding initiation rate among the selected cohort. Breastfeeding initiation, duration, attitudes and experiences. Early initiation of breastfeeding early initiation is defined as feeding through mothers breast milk to newborn infants within the first hour of birth, while exclusive breastfeeding ebf refers to infants receiving breast milk only i. This study was aimed at assessing the knowledge and practice of exclusive breastfeeding among mothers in the tamale metropolis of ghana.
Ten steps to successful breastfeeding programme to. Factors influencing the attitudes of mothers who gave birth in a babyfriendly hospital march 2017 doi. Early initiation of breastfeeding within one hour after birth. Appropriate breastfeeding practices are essential for the growth, survival, and development of infants.
Breastfeeding initiation at birth can help reduce health. Additional support based on the same training materials and locally available breastfeeding. Use participatory approaches to improve antenatal attendance of mothers from low segs and help remove barriers to breastfeeding and raise selfesteem. Exclusive breastfeeding or feeding only breastmilk elimi nates the ingestion of pathogenic microorganisms through contaminated water, other fluids, and foods. However, the prevalence of exclusive breastfeeding in ethiopia has been estimated at 52% which is far less. Aug 22, 2018 the prevalence of exclusive breastfeeding ebf for the first six months of life has remained low worldwide and in ghana, despite strong evidence in support of its practice. Similar to the sociodemographic disparities in breastfeeding initiation and duration, for children born in 2007, rates of exclusive breastfeeding through 3 and 6 months were lowest among black infants and infants of mothers who were young, unmarried, had lower incomes. Bisrat zs, kenzudine am, bossena tg 2017 factors associated with early initiation and exclusive breastfeeding practices among mothers of infants age less than 6 months. Early initiation of breastfeeding to promote exclusive. Pdf factors associated with initiation and exclusive.
However, significant disparities exist with breastfeeding initiation among african american women and women in the special supplemental program for women, infants and children wic. Although it is one of the core indicators for assessing infant and young child feeding practices 2, it is a far from universal practice. This paper investigated the determinants of breastfeeding practices in. However, the prevalence of exclusive breastfeeding in ethiopia has been estimated at. Pdf intention to breastfeed as a predictor of initiation. Antenatal depressive symptoms and early initiation of. Breastfeeding promoting and supporting the initiation. Thereafter children should receive complementary foods with continued breastfeeding up to 2 years of age or beyond. Delayed breastfeeding initiation increases risk of neonatal. Breastfeeding research predominantly focuses on exclusive breastfeeding to the age of 6 months and other infant and young child feeding iycf indicators 7, 10, 11.
Ten steps to successful breastfeeding programme to promote. Help mothers initiate breastfeeding within a halfhour of birth. At baseline, exclusive breastfeeding of infants during their first month was 81%, decreased slightly to 75% in 2001 and then increased to 88% by the end. When healthy infants are given the opportunity and time to breastfeed without interruption immediately after delivery, they usually get themselves to the mothers breast and begin nursing without any assistance. Use of food or liquid in addition to breastfeeding. Exclusive breastfeeding was addressed by the goal to reduce the proportion of breastfed newborns who receive formula supplementation within the first 2 days of life cdc, 2011. Male partner involvement on initiation and sustainment of. Breastfeeding protects against diarrhoea and common childhood illnesses such as pneumonia, and may also have longerterm health benefits for the mother and child, such as reducing the risk of overweight and obesity in childhood and. Intention to breastfeed as a predictor of initiation of exclusive breastfeeding in hispanic women article pdf available in journal of immigrant and minority health 174. Breastfeeding promoting and supporting the initiation, exclusivity, and continuation of breastfeeding in newborns, infants and young children is a best practice guideline bpg that supports breastfeeding initiation, exclusivity for newborns and infants to six months, and continuation for infants and young children to two years, or longer, in addition to complementary feeding. Factors associated with initiation and exclusive breastfeeding at hospital discharge. In the setting of healthcare clinics in dr congo with a high proportion of mothers initiating breastfeeding, implementation of basic training in bfhi steps 19 had no additional effect on initiation of breastfeeding but significantly increased exclusive breastfeeding at 6 months of age. Determinants of early initiation, exclusiveness, and duration of.
These initiatives set 2020 targets for breastfeeding initiation at 81. Determinants of timely initiation of breast milk and exclusive. Breastfeeding has many health benefits for both the mother and infant. The effect of breastfeeding selfefficacy on breastfeeding. Pdf breastfeeding initiation and exclusive breastfeeding in rural. Exclusive breastfeeding is defined as feeding infants only breast milk, be it directly from breast or expressed, except drops or syrups consisting of vitamins, mineral supplements or medicine. The decline in exclusive breastfeeding rates in the first few months after birth, especially among hiv. Successful achievement of these goals is dependent upon health care professionals providing antenatal and postnatal breastfeeding education and support. Best breastfeeding practices, including immediate postpartum initiation of skintoskin contact and breastfeeding within 1 h of birth, exclusive breastfeeding for 6 months, 4 and continuation of breastfeeding up to 24 months and beyond in accordance with ageappropriate feeding, have great potential for reducing mortality in children younger. Increasing initiation and exclusivity of breastfeeding in. Exclusive breastfeeding and associated factors among mothers.
Our aim was to investigate the interplay between depressive symptoms during pregnancy and late initiation of the first breastfeeding session and their effect on exclusive breastfeeding at six. Early initiation of and exclusive breastfeeding in large. Pdf exclusive breastfeeding ebf is the most efficacious form of infant feeding and nutrition. Breastfeeding rates in the united kingdom uk are one of the lowest in the developed world and certainly the lowest in europe. Initiation time of first breastfeed was the time at which the baby was first breastfed after delivery. Early initiation of breastfeeding 9 breastfeeding initiation of breastfeeding within the first hour of life.
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