Early Complementary Feeding and Its Effects on Growth and Development Among Infants Aged 1-6 Months in Nyamagana District.
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TextPublisher number: Wurzburg Road 35, BMC Premises, Post Code: 33102: P. O. Box 1464, Mwanza – Tanzania: Phone: +255 28 298 3384: Fax: +255 28 298 3386: Email: vc@bugando.ac.tz : www.bugando.ac.tzLanguage: English Language: Kswahili Publication details: Mwanza, Tanzania: Catholic University of Health and Allied Sciences [CUHAS – Bugando] : ©2017Description: 55 Pages; Includes ReferencesSubject(s): Summary: Abstract:
Background: Exclusive breastfeeding (EBF) has been promoted in the country since early 1990s; however, the practice of EBF in many communities is still low especially in the rural areas. Sub-optimal breastfeeding practices are an important factor contributing to malnutrition. This study aimed at assessing the early complementary feeding and its effects on growth and development among infants aged 1-6 months in Nyamagana district, Mwanza city.
Methods: A cross-sectional study was carried out in May 2016. Data were collected through face to face interviews of 175 lactating mothers with infants aged 1-6 months using a structured validated questionnaire. The frequency distribution of both dependent and independent variables was worked out after data entry using SPSS software version 20.
Results: The study finding revealed that 173 (98.9%) of the interviewed mothers were breastfeeding their babies and EBF was practiced by 125 (72.3%) of the mothers. Sub-Optimal breastfeeding practices have reduced significantly which include use of pre-lacteal feeds, discarding of yellowish milk, delayed initiation of breastfeeding and early complementation. Marital status, occupation mothers level of education on EBF and information provided to the mother were associated with EBF.
Conclusion and recommendations: Promotion of EBF practice should be based on the raise of knowledge on EBF, provision of educational materials and appropriate training on breastfeeding to the health workers as well as initiation of community based breastfeeding support.
Keywords: Early complementary feeding growth, development, infants and Nyamagana district.
| Item type | Current library | Collection | Status | Barcode | |
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| UNDERGRADUATE DISSERTATIONS | MWALIMU NYERERE LEARNING RESOURCES CENTRE-CUHAS BUGANDO | NFIC | 1 | UD0535 |
Abstract:
Background: Exclusive breastfeeding (EBF) has been promoted in the country since early 1990s; however, the practice of EBF in many communities is still low especially in the rural areas. Sub-optimal breastfeeding practices are an important factor contributing to malnutrition. This study aimed at assessing the early complementary feeding and its effects on growth and development among infants aged 1-6 months in Nyamagana district, Mwanza city.
Methods: A cross-sectional study was carried out in May 2016. Data were collected through face to face interviews of 175 lactating mothers with infants aged 1-6 months using a structured validated questionnaire. The frequency distribution of both dependent and independent variables was worked out after data entry using SPSS software version 20.
Results: The study finding revealed that 173 (98.9%) of the interviewed mothers were breastfeeding their babies and EBF was practiced by 125 (72.3%) of the mothers. Sub-Optimal breastfeeding practices have reduced significantly which include use of pre-lacteal feeds, discarding of yellowish milk, delayed initiation of breastfeeding and early complementation. Marital status, occupation mothers level of education on EBF and information provided to the mother were associated with EBF.
Conclusion and recommendations: Promotion of EBF practice should be based on the raise of knowledge on EBF, provision of educational materials and appropriate training on breastfeeding to the health workers as well as initiation of community based breastfeeding support.
Keywords: Early complementary feeding growth, development, infants and Nyamagana district.
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