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Akpan U, Omoronyia E, Arogundade K, Asibong U, Nwagbata A, Akpanika C, Etuk S. Infant-Feeding Practices Among Women Living With Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) in a Southern Nigerian Region: A Mixed Comparative Study. Cureus 2023; 15:e35483. [PMID: 36999099 PMCID: PMC10044241 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.35483] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 02/26/2023] [Indexed: 02/27/2023] Open
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Background and objective Infant survival depends on proper nutrition. Breastfeeding enhances infant health and offers some benefits to the mother as well. However, in the setting of the HIV pandemic, it is important to assess the benefits and the risk for each individual in choosing a feeding option. The purpose of this research was to determine the infant-feeding practices among women living with HIV/AIDS (WLWHA) and compare them with the general population of women. Methods A mixed comparative survey was conducted among 246 HIV-positive mothers nursing infants of at least one year of age. An equal number of matched HIV-negative women from the same locality were selected as controls. Quantitative data were analyzed using IBM SPSS Statistics version 23 (IBM Corp., Armonk, NY) while qualitative findings were presented in a thematic approach. Results The prevalence of exclusive breastfeeding (EBF) among WLWHA was 73.6% compared to 55.2% in the controls [p=0.002; chi-square (X2)=5.264]. Only 6.5% of WLWHA practiced exclusive replacement feeding (ERF). Vaginal birth was associated with increased odds for early initiation of breastfeeding [p=0.001; odds ratio (OR): 3.135; 95% confidence interval (CI): 2.130 to 4.616]. Also, urban dwellers commenced breastfeeding earlier than women residing in rural communities (p=0.002; OR: 5.58; 95% CI: 3.85 to 8.07). Based on in-depth interviews, cultural influences and non-disclosure of HIV status to family members promoted mixed feeding. Concomitant intake of anti-tuberculosis drugs was a major reason for adopting ERF in some women. Conclusion There was a high prevalence of EBF among WLWHA. Counseling on infant feeding is an effective component of the Prevention of Mother-to-Child Transmission (PMTCT) programs. Cultural beliefs and fear of stigmatization are major challenges to infant nutrition in sero-exposed babies.
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Ambaw YL, Yirdaw BW, Biwota MA, Mekuryaw AM, Taye BT. Antenatal care follow-up decreases the likelihood of cultural malpractice during childbirth and postpartum among women who gave birth in the last one-year in Gozamen district, Ethiopia: a community-based cross-sectional study. Arch Public Health 2022; 80:53. [PMID: 35168678 PMCID: PMC8845281 DOI: 10.1186/s13690-022-00814-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/01/2021] [Accepted: 02/03/2022] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
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Background Recent evidence has found widespread reports of women experiencing cultural malpractice during childbirth in Asia and sub-Saharan African countries. Despite an endeavor made to drop maternal and neonatal mortality, Ethiopia remains amongst the highest mortality rate. Thus, strengthening antenatal care (ANC) follow-up is the midst of cultural malpractice reduction during childbirth. This study was aimed to assess the magnitude of cultural malpractice and associated factors during childbirth and postpartum among women who gave birth within one year in Gozamen district, Ethiopia. Methods A community-based cross-sectional study was conducted from November 1st to December 30th, 2019. A two-stage sampling technique was used to get a total of 600 women who gave birth within the last one year. Data were collected by using a semi-structured and pretested questionnaire. Then, data were entered into Epi info version 7.0 and exported to SPSS version 25 for analysis. Both bivariate analysis and a multivariable logistic regression model were fitted. The level of significance was declared based on the adjusted odds ratio (AOR) with its 95% confidence interval (CI) and a p-value of ≤0.05. Result The Overall magnitude of cultural malpractices during childbirth and postpartum was found to be 31.2% (95%CI: 27.8, 34.7). Out of 600 women, 203(33.9%) were delivered at home, 67(11.2%) practiced abdominal massage, 31(16.6%) avoided colostrum, 24(12.8%) practiced pre-lacteal feeding and 138 (23%) washed their baby before 24 h after delivery. Mothers who have antenatal follow-up (AOR=0.52 95%CI 0.28, 0.94), married marital relation (AOR=0.24, 95%CI:0.07, 0.89), being farmer husband occupation (AOR=6.25 (95%CI: 1.22, 30.30), parity ≥5 (AOR=5, 95%CI: 2.44, 9.52), had significant association with cultural malpractice during childbirth and postpartum. Conclusions This study showed there is an improvement in the magnitude of cultural malpractices during childbirth and postpartum, but still it’s high as compared to the country’s maternal health service utilization aim. A well-enforced health education program by well-trained healthcare personnel besides sufficient number of ANC visits are needed to overcome these cultural practices. Further, intervention modalities health education communication outreach programs would be very important to reduce the prevalence of cultural malpractices in the community.
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- Yeshinat Lakew Ambaw
- School of Nursing and Midwifery, Asrat Woldeyes Health Sciences Campus, Debre Berhan University, Debre Berhan, Ethiopia
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- Department of Clinical Midwifery, School of Midwifery, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Gondar, Gondar, Ethiopia
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- Department of Women's and Family Health, School of Midwifery, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Gondar, Gondar, Ethiopia
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- School of Nursing and Midwifery, Asrat Woldeyes Health Sciences Campus, Debre Berhan University, Debre Berhan, Ethiopia
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- School of Nursing and Midwifery, Asrat Woldeyes Health Sciences Campus, Debre Berhan University, Debre Berhan, Ethiopia.
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Akello R, Kimuli D, Okoboi S, Komuhangi A, Izudi J. Prelacteal feeding among infants within the first week of birth in eastern Uganda: evidence from a health facility-based cross-sectional study. Int Breastfeed J 2021; 16:77. [PMID: 34641932 PMCID: PMC8507326 DOI: 10.1186/s13006-021-00425-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/10/2021] [Accepted: 09/21/2021] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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Background Prelacteal feeding hinders early initiation of breastfeeding and exclusive breastfeeding but is understudied in Uganda. We examined the prevalence and factors associated with prelacteal feeding among postpartum mothers in Kamuli district in rural eastern Uganda. Methods We conducted a cross-sectional study between December 2020 and January 2021 at four large healthcare facilities and randomly sampled mother-baby pairs attending postnatal care and immunization clinics. Prelacteal feeding was defined as giving anything to eat or drink to a newborn other than breast milk within the first 0–3 days of life. Data were collected using a researcher-administered questionnaire and summarized using frequencies and percentages. The Chi-squared, Fisher’s exact, and Student’s t-tests were used for comparison while the factors independently associated with prelacteal feeding were determined using modified Poisson regression analysis, reported as an adjusted prevalence risk ratio (aPRR) with corresponding 95% confidence intervals (CI). Results Of 875 participants enrolled, 319 (36.5%) practiced prelacteal feeding. The likelihood of prelacteal feeding was lower among participants who were unemployed (aPRR 0.70; 95% CI 0.5, 0.91), married (aPRR 0.71; 95% CI 0.58, 0.87), had received health education on infant feeding practices (aPRR 0.72; 95% CI 0.60, 0.86), had a spontaneous vaginal delivery (aPRR 0.76; 95% CI 0.61, 0.95), had delivered in a health facility (aPRR 0.73; 95% CI 0.60, 0.89), and who knew that prelacteal feeding could lead to difficulties in breathing (aPRR 0.70; 95% CI 0.57, 0.86). Conversely, prelacteal feeding was more likely among participants who had attended antenatal care at a public health facility during the most recent pregnancy (aPRR 2.41; 95% CI 1.71, 3.39) and those who had travelled more than 5 km to a health facility for postnatal care services (aPRR 1.46; 95% CI 1.23, 1.72). Conclusions The prevalence of prelacteal feeding among postpartum mothers in rural eastern Uganda is slightly higher than the national average. Accordingly, there is a need to continuously educate mothers and staff on infant feeding practices to tackle the factors influencing prelacteal feeding and promote appropriate infant and young child feeding practices as emphasized in the baby-friendly health facility initiative policy.
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- Racheal Akello
- Institute of Public Health, Clarke International University, P.O. Box 7782, Kampala, Uganda
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- Directorate of Socio-Economic Surveys, Uganda Bureau of Statistics, P.O. Box 7186, Kampala, Uganda
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- Institute of Public Health, Clarke International University, P.O. Box 7782, Kampala, Uganda.,Infectious Diseases Institute, Makerere University College of Health Sciences, P.O. Box 22418, Kampala, Uganda
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- Institute of Public Health, Clarke International University, P.O. Box 7782, Kampala, Uganda
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- Institute of Public Health, Clarke International University, P.O. Box 7782, Kampala, Uganda. .,Infectious Diseases Institute, Makerere University College of Health Sciences, P.O. Box 22418, Kampala, Uganda. .,Department of Community Health, Faculty of Medicine, Mbarara University of Science and Technology, P.O. Box 1410, Mbarara, Uganda.
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Duran MC, Bosire R, Beima-Sofie KM, Igonya EK, Aluisio AR, Gatuguta A, Mbori-Ngacha D, Farquhar C, Stewart GJ, Roxby AC. Women's Autonomy in Infant Feeding Decision-Making: A Qualitative Study in Nairobi, Kenya. Matern Child Health J 2021; 25:724-730. [PMID: 33544286 DOI: 10.1007/s10995-021-03119-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 01/20/2021] [Indexed: 12/01/2022]
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BACKGROUND Exclusive breastfeeding (EBF) is the optimal way to feed young infants. Guidelines recommend that women living with HIV on antiretroviral therapy should EBF for 6 months and continue breastfeeding for up to 24 months or longer. Parents may face social or logistical barriers creating challenges to EBF. OBJECTIVES To explore barriers, facilitators and community norms influencing EBF practices in Kenya. METHODS This qualitative research was nested within a longitudinal study of intensive maternal counseling to increase EBF among HIV-positive mothers. HIV-negative and HIV-positive mothers were recruited from four public clinics in Nairobi. Women participated in focus group discussions (FGDs) that explored beliefs about and experiences with infant feeding. Conventional content analysis was used to describe and compare barriers and facilitators influencing HIV-positive and HIV-negative women's EBF experiences. RESULTS We conducted 17 FGDs with 80 HIV-positive and 53 HIV-negative women between 2009 and 2012. Overall, women agreed that breastmilk is good for infants. However, early mixed feeding was a common cultural practice. HIV-positive women perceived that infant feeding methods and durations were their decision. In contrast, HIV-negative women reported less autonomy and more mixed feeding, citing peer pressure and lack of HIV transmission concerns. Autonomy in decision-making was facilitated by receiving EBF counseling and family support, especially from male partners. Low milk production was a barrier to EBF, regardless of HIV status, and perceived to represent poor maternal nutrition. CONCLUSIONS Despite challenges, counseling empowered women living with HIV to advocate for EBF with spouses and family.
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- Miriana C Duran
- Department of Global Health, University of Washington, 1510 San Juan Rd, Seattle, WA, 98195, USA.
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- Centre for Public Health Research, Kenya Medical Research Institute, Nairobi, Kenya
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- Department of Global Health, University of Washington, 1510 San Juan Rd, Seattle, WA, 98195, USA
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- Amsterdam Institute for Social Science Research, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, Netherlands.,African Population and Health Research Center, Nairobi, Kenya
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- Division of Global Emergency Medicine, Alpert Medical School, Brown University, Providence, RI, USA
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- Global Health and Infection Department, Brighton and Sussex Medical School, Brighton, UK
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- Department of Global Health, University of Washington, 1510 San Juan Rd, Seattle, WA, 98195, USA.,Department of Medicine, University of Washington, Seattle, WA, USA.,Department of Epidemiology, University of Washington, Seattle, WA, USA
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- Department of Global Health, University of Washington, 1510 San Juan Rd, Seattle, WA, 98195, USA.,Department of Medicine, University of Washington, Seattle, WA, USA
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- Department of Global Health, University of Washington, 1510 San Juan Rd, Seattle, WA, 98195, USA.,Department of Medicine, University of Washington, Seattle, WA, USA
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Teshale AB, Worku MG, Tesema GA. Spatial distribution and determinants of the change in pre-lacteal feeding practice over time in Ethiopia: A spatial and multivariate decomposition analysis. PLoS One 2021; 16:e0244574. [PMID: 33444391 PMCID: PMC7808656 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0244574] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/29/2020] [Accepted: 12/11/2020] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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Background Pre-lacteal feeding persists in low and middle-income countries as deep-rooted nutritional malpractice. It imposes significant negative consequences on neonatal health, including increased risk of illness and mortality. Different studies revealed that pre-lacteal feeding practice is decreased over time. Even though different studies are done on the prevalence and determinants of pre-lacteal feeding practice, up to our knowledge, the spatial distribution and the determinants of the change in pre-lacteal feeding practice over time are not researched. Objective To assess the spatial distribution and determinants of the change in pre-lacteal feeding practice over time in Ethiopia. Methods We used the Ethiopian demographic and health surveys (EDHSs) data. For this study, a total weighted sample of 14672 (5789 from EDHS 2005, 4510 from EDHS 2011, and 4373 from EDHS 2016) reproductive-age women who gave birth within two years preceding the respective surveys and whoever breastfeed were used. The logit-based multivariate decomposition analysis was used to identify factors that contributed to the decrease in pre-lacteal feeding practice over the last 10 years (from 2005 to 2016). Using the 2016 EDHS data, we also conducted a spatial analysis by using ArcGIS version 10.3 and SaTScan version 9.6 software to explore the spatial distribution and hotspot clusters of pre-lacteal feeding practice. Result Pre-lacteal feeding practice was decreased from 29% [95% Confidence interval (CI): 27.63–29.96%] in 2005 to 8% [95% CI: 7.72–8.83%] in 2016 with annual rate of reduction of 7.2%. The overall decomposition analysis showed that about 20.31% of the overall decrease in pre-lacteal feeding practice over the last 10 years was attributable to the difference in composition of women (endowment) across the surveys, while, the remaining 79.39% of the overall decrease was explained by the difference in the effect of characteristics (coefficient) across the surveys. In the endowment component, the difference in composition of residence, perception of distance from the health facility, maternal educational level, wealth status, occupation, ANC visit, place of delivery, the timing of breastfeeding initiation, and wanted last-child/pregnancy were found to be significant contributing factors for the decrease in pre-lacteal feeding practice. After controlling for the role of compositional changes, the difference in the effect of distance from the health facility, wealth status, occupation, antenatal care (ANC) visit, and wanted last-child/pregnancy across the surveys were significantly contributed to the observed decrease in pre-lacteal feeding practice. Regarding the spatial distribution, pre-lacteal feeding practice was non-random in Ethiopia in which the primary and secondary clusters’ of pre-lacteal feeding identified in Somalia and the Afar region respectively. Conclusion Pre-lacteal feeding practice has shown a significant decline over the 10-year period. Program interventions considering women with poor maternal health service utilization such as ANC visits, women with poor socioeconomic status, women with an unintended pregnancy, and women from remote areas especially at border areas such as Somali and Afar could decrease pre-lacteal feeding practice in Ethiopia.
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- Achamyeleh Birhanu Teshale
- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Institute of Public Health, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Gondar, Gondar, Ethiopia
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- Department of Human Anatomy, University of Gondar, College of Medicine and Health Science, School of Medicine, Gondar, Ethiopia
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- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Institute of Public Health, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Gondar, Gondar, Ethiopia
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