scholarly journals Feeding Practice During a Diarrheal Episode and Associated Factors Among Mothers/Caregivers with 6–59-Month-Old Children Visiting Health Centers in Shanan Dhuggo District, West Hararge Zone, Oromia Region, Ethiopia

2021 ◽  
Vol Volume 12 ◽  
pp. 197-204
Author(s):  
Shimelis Kassa ◽  
Gudina Egata ◽  
Tesfaye Gobena ◽  
Mathewos Mekonnen
Keyword(s):  
Associated Factors ◽  
Health Centers ◽  
Feeding Practice ◽  
Diarrheal Episode

scholarly journals Infants and young children feeding practice and associated factors among HIV positive mothers of children 0–23 months in health centers of Gulele sub-city, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

2019 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Samuel Negash ◽  
Firehiwot Mesfin ◽  
Gudina Egata
Keyword(s):  
Infant Feeding ◽  
Associated Factors ◽  
Addis Ababa ◽  
Health Centers ◽  
Infant Feeding Practice ◽  
Hiv Positive ◽  
Feeding Practice ◽  
Hiv Positive Mothers ◽  
Exposed Infant ◽  
Hiv Exposed

Abstract Objective A health facility based cross sectional study design was conducted among 358 randomly selected HIV positive mothers attending at four health centers from February 1 to 28, 2018. Magnitude of HIV positive mothers’ child feeding practice and associated factors was assessed according to WHO recommendation. Data were collected using structured pretested questionnaire and entered into EPI data version 3.1 and exported to SPSS version 20 computer software for analysis. Result The magnitude of recommended way of infant feeding practice among HIV positive mothers attending public health centers in Gulele sub-city is 37.4%, 95% CI (32.26–42.67). Statistically significant correlates of HIV exposed infant feeding practice of mothers in this study were knowledge of mother on HIV exposed infant feeding practice (AOR = 1.80 (95% CI 1.04–3.01)), head of family being father (AOR = 0.17 (95% CI 0.03–0.87)), having family (relatives) support (AOR = 2.05 (95% CI 1.00–4.18)) and information on HIV exposed infant feeding, practice (AOR = 1.77 (95% CI 1.07–2.93)).

scholarly journals Level of Knowledge and Associated Factors of Postnatal Mothers’ towards Essential Newborn Care Practices at Governmental Health Centers in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

2018 ◽  
Vol 2018 ◽  
pp. 1-10 ◽  
Author(s):  
Demis Berhan ◽  
Hanna Gulema
Keyword(s):  
Associated Factors ◽  
Maternal Education ◽  
Addis Ababa ◽  
Newborn Care ◽  
Health Centers ◽  
Essential Newborn Care ◽  
Poor Knowledge ◽  
Postnatal Mothers ◽  
Level Of Knowledge ◽  
Care Practices

Background. Globally 4 million newborns die every year before they reach the age of one month and approximately 3.4 million newborns die within the first week of life. Of these deaths, 66% occur during the 1st 24 hours. Late death, i.e., after 24 hours, still occurs 34% and may be prevented if mothers have knowledge about newborn care including dangers sign of newborn. Objective. The aim of the study was to assess level of knowledge and associated factors of postnatal mothers towards essential newborn care practices at governmental health centers in Addis Ababa. Methodology. Institutional-based cross-sectional study with internal comparison was conducted using multistage sampling method in AA health centers from December 5 to January 30, 2016. Result. A total of 512 mothers who came for postnatal visit were interviewed using structured pretest questionnaires. Knowledge was assessed using closed and open ended questions. Poor knowledge has strong association with women’s occupation (AOR = 2.10, 95% CI : (1.38,3.20)). Parity of the women was found as one of significant predictors for poor knowledge of essential newborn care. Women who were primiparas are 1.99 times more likely to have poor knowledge of ENC compared to women who were multiparas AOR = 1.99,95% CI: (1.25,3.20). The other significant predictors for poor knowledge of ENC were ANC visit. Women who had less than four antenatal visits were 0.63 times less likely to have poor knowledge than those who visit four times and above. AOR = 0.63, 95% CI:( 0.40,0.99). Conclusion. Maternal education programs should be given emphasis for the components of ENC for mothers’ knowledge gaps. Special emphasis needs to be placed when educating vulnerable groups including those who failed to fully attend antenatal clinic visits.

scholarly journals Parents’ Knowledge of Neonatal Danger Signs and Associated Factors at Health Centers in Kigali, Rwanda

2020 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 128-138
Author(s):  
Patricie Mujawimana ◽  
Fauste Uwingabire ◽  
Felicite Kankindi ◽  
Ruth Dusabe ◽  
Pamela Meharry
Keyword(s):  
Associated Factors ◽  
Neonatal Period ◽  
Healthcare Providers ◽  
Sampling Strategy ◽  
Health Centers ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Neonatal Deaths ◽  
Danger Signs ◽  
Parity Number ◽  
Cross Sectional Design

Background Globally, nearly half of all under-five deaths occur during the neonatal period. About two million dies within the first week, of which 75% come from low-resource countries, such as Rwanda. Many neonatal deaths are preventable or avoidable if parents are knowledgeable of Neonatal Danger Signs (NDS), and do not delay seeking care at a health facility. Objective To assess the parents’ knowledge of NDS and associated factors within the neonatal period at four health centers in Kigali. Method This study was a descriptive cross-sectional design. A proportionate stratified probability sampling strategy was used to select 209 parents who attended selected health centers in Kigali. Data analysis used descriptive and inferential statistics. Results The findings showed that 67% of participants had some information on NDS. Logistic regression showed that educational level, parity, number of antenatal visits, and information from healthcare providers was significantly associated with parents' knowledge of NDS. Conclusion Our findings indicate the need to enhance education of parents’ knowledge of NDS in the study population. Educational efforts also should target NDS in health centers where most Rwandan women attend antenatal care. Rwanda J Med Health Sci 2020;3(2):128-138

scholarly journals Feeding Practice during Diarrheal Episode among Children Aged between 6 to 23 Months in Mirab Abaya District, Gamo Gofa Zone, Southern Ethiopia

2018 ◽  
Vol 2018 ◽  
pp. 1-6
Author(s):  
Teshale Fikadu ◽  
Shimels Girma
Keyword(s):  
Maternal Age ◽  
Diarrheal Disease ◽  
Multivariable Analysis ◽  
Feeding Practices ◽  
Fluid Replacement ◽  
Southern Ethiopia ◽  
Feeding Practice ◽  
Under Five ◽  
Diarrheal Episode ◽  
Gamo Gofa

Background. Diarrheal disease is one of the main causes of childhood malnutrition. In developing countries 30% of pediatric beds are occupied with children having diarrheal disease. Fluid replacement, continued feeding, and increasing appropriate fluid at home during the diarrhea episodes are the cornerstone of treatment package. The purpose of this study was to assess feeding practice during diarrheal episodes among children aged 6 to 23 months in Mirab Abaya district, Gamo Gofa Zone, South Ethiopia. Methods. Community-based cross-sectional study design was conducted from February to March 2016 among children aged 6 to 23 months. A multistage sampling technique was used to select the study participants. A total of 661 participants were included in our study. Data were entered into Epi data version 3.1 and exported to SPSS 20.0 statistical software for analysis. Bivariate and multivariable analysis were done to assess factors associated with feeding practices during a diarrheal episode. Odds ratio with 95% CI was used to identify a statistically significant association between independent variables and feeding practice during diarrheal episode. Result. The proportion of proper feeding practice during diarrheal episode was 467 (70.7%). Boy children were about 1.6 times [AOR; 1.62 (95%CI=1.04, 2.50)] more likely to receive increased food and fluid than girl children. Mothers who have one under-five child were 2 times [AOR 2.11 (95% CI =1. 38, 3.23)] more likely to have proper feeding practice during diarrheal episode as compared to those have two and more under-five children. The likelihood of increasing food and fluid during diarrheal episodes was 2 times [AOR 2.46 (95% CI=1. 55, 3.88)] higher among children from maternal age of 30-39 years than those from 20-29 years. Mothers who get information about feeding practices during diarrheal episodes were 2 times [AOR 2.19 (95% CI=1. 43, 3.36)] more likely to increase food and fluid to their child compared to their counterparts. Conclusion. In this study educational status, number of antenatal care visits, sex, number of under-5 children, maternal age, and mothers information about feeding practice were independently associated with feeding practices during a diarrheal episode. Therefore, intensive intervention programme should focus on these determinants to reduce child mortality and morbidity and realize sustainable development goals.

scholarly journals Appropriate complementary feeding practice and associated factors among mothers having children aged 6–24 months in Debre Tabor Hospital, North West Ethiopia, 2016

2019 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Asrat Hailu Dagne ◽  
Kiber Temesgen Anteneh ◽  
Marta Berta Badi ◽  
Hadgay Hagos Adhanu ◽  
Mekonnen Assefa Ahunie ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Associated Factors ◽  
Complementary Feeding ◽  
Feeding Practice ◽  
North West ◽  
North West Ethiopia ◽  
Debre Tabor

scholarly journals Prevalence and associated factors of prelacteal feeding among neonates admitted to neonatal intensive care units, North central Ethiopia, 2019

2020 ◽  
Vol 20 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Wubet Alebachew Bayih ◽  
Demewoz Kefale Mekonen ◽  
Solomon Demis Kebede
Keyword(s):  
Intensive Care ◽  
Associated Factors ◽  
Neonatal Intensive Care ◽  
Home Delivery ◽  
Plain Water ◽  
Feeding Practice ◽  
Prelacteal Feeding ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Prelacteal Feeds

Abstract Background Prelacteal feeding compromises the benefits of exclusive breastfeeding, thereby increasing neonatal malnutrition, infection and mortality. About 26% of the Ethiopian neonates are given prelacteal feeds and nearly 48% of whom are attributed to Amhara region. Besides, prior Ethiopian studies have shown significance of the problem at different community settings in the country. However, the prevalence and associated factors of prelacteal feeding among neonatal admissions has been overlooked in the country in general and in the study area in particular. Therefore, this study was aimed to assess the prevalence and associated factors of prelacteal feeding among neonatal admissions in the study setting. Methods A cross-sectional study was conducted among 321 mother-neonate pairs admitted to Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) of Debre Tabor General Hospital between September 2018 and February 2019. Every fourth mother neonate pair was included to the study. Multivariable logistic regressions were fitted to find out adjusted odds ratios (AORs) of factors associated with pre-lacteal feeding. Results The prevalence of prelacteal feeding was 20.2% [95% CI: 15.31–26.75%]. Plain water was the most common prelacteal food (32.3%). Factors associated with prelacteal feeding include rural residence (AOR = 4.07, 95% CI: 1.30, 12.81), primiparity (AOR = 4.50, 95% CI: 1.30–12.81), less than four ANC visits (AOR = 4.71, 95% CI: 1.23–17.84), spousal accompany to ANC (AOR = 0.20, 95% CI: 0.05–0.75), home delivery (AOR = 5.94, 95% CI: 1.80–19.67), having twin newborns (AOR = 6.69, 95% CI: 1.25, 35.91) and maternal belief on the purported advantages of prelacteal feeding (AOR = 2.74, 95% CI: 2.09–25.39). Conclusion and recommendation One out of five sick neonates was given prelacteal feeds. Twin neonates, home delivered neonates, rural neonates, neonates born to primiparous mothers, neonates delivered from mothers who had less than four ANC visits, neonates born to mothers who weren’t accompanied by their spouse during ANC and those born to mothers who believe on the purported advantages of prelacteal feeding had higher odds of receiving prelacteal feeds. Therefore, mothers of these vulnerable neonates should be provided with more emphasis about counseling of infant and young child feeding practice during their stay at NICU.

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