A STUDY OF BREAST-FEEDING PRACTICES AMONG MOTHERS OF INFANTS WHO ARE ATTENDING OUTPATIENT SERVICES AT A TERTIARY CARE HOSPITAL, NIZAMABAD
Journal Title: Journal of Evolution of Medical and Dental Sciences - Year 2017, Vol 6, Issue 51
Abstract
BACKGROUND Breast milk is the ideal food for an infant under any circumstance. No other food is required by the infant until six months after birth. Exclusive breast-feeding protects the infant from early malnutrition and infections. Prelacteal feeds are not necessary as breast milk is easily digestible. Benefits of breast-feeding get diluted as its exclusivity decreases. Establishment of lactation starts with early initiation of breast-feeding. Objectives- To assess the breast-feeding and infant feeding practices among mothers of infants aged 0-12 months. MATERIALS AND METHODS This hospital-based cross-sectional study was carried out from February to March 2017 among mothers of infants in Paediatric OP, Government medical college, Nizamabad. 100 study subjects were selected by simple random sampling. The data recorded in the predesigned questionnaire was used to study the breast-feeding and infant feeding practices among them. Statistical analysis was done using MS office, MS Excel, Epi Info. RESULTS Out of 100 mothers, 56 belonged to 21-25 years of age. 58 were Hindus. 56 had male infants and 44 had female infants. 58 had initiated breast feeds within the first one hour of birth. CONCLUSION The present study shows that the breast-feeding practices in the study subjects, though close to the national averages, need constant monitoring to reach the present goals of infant and young child nutrition, set under the National Nutrition Policy. The various opportunities for maternal and child health contacts available at the community level and health facility level must be utilised to reinforce the key messages centring around infant and young child feeding, growth monitoring and promotion. Optimal breast-feeding and complementary feeding practices together allow children to reach their full growth potential.
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Gopal Singh Khetavath, Vanagondi K Kavitha
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