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Nakaggwa F, Kimuli D, Namuwenge N, Nsubuga RN, Nayebare H, Kaboine L, Baseka I, Kasule K, Nyakwezi S, Sevume S, Mubiru N, Amuron B, Bukenya D. Prevalence, patterns, and determinants of breastfeeding cessation among mothers of children under 24 months in Uganda. BMC Public Health 2024; 24:1512. [PMID: 38840094 PMCID: PMC11155002 DOI: 10.1186/s12889-024-19028-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/04/2023] [Accepted: 05/31/2024] [Indexed: 06/07/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Breastfeeding duration is a critical component of infant and child nutrition, providing immediate and long-term benefits to both children and their mothers. This study uses data from the lot quality assurance sampling (LQAS) survey to examine the prevalence, patterns, and determinants of breastfeeding cessation in Uganda. METHODS This study was a secondary analysis of data collected by the cross-sectional LQAS surveys in 2021 and 2022 covering 77 districts in Uganda. The LQAS survey methodology employs a systematic sampling approach to assess whether predefined quality standards are met within specific subgroups of a population. The study employed spatial analysis, bivariate analysis and logistic regression, both with and without clustering, to explore associations between independent variables and breastfeeding cessation. Unadjusted and adjusted odds ratios with 95% confidence intervals were calculated. Statistical significance was set at 5%. RESULTS Overall, the study analysed 26,377 records of mothers with children under 24 months old. The mothers' mean age was 27.9 years while that of their children was 11.0 months. While the general breastfeeding cessation rate was 17.7%, cessation was highest (49.7%) among mothers of children 18-23 months. Factors associated with increased odds of breastfeeding cessation included older child's age, older mother's age, using modern family planning, being pregnant and having an unknown pregnancy status. Lower odds of breastfeeding cessation were observed among mothers who; were married, lived in larger households, lived in rural residences, whose children received vitamin A supplementation and among all other regions compared to Kampala. CONCLUSION One in five mothers cessed breastfeeding before their child reached 2 years, with a significant increase in cessation odds among mothers of older children. These findings underscore the importance of interventions to promote breastfeeding continuation and adequate nutrition for non-breastfed infants, particularly in regions with high cessation rates.
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Affiliation(s)
- Florence Nakaggwa
- United States Agency for International Development, Strategic Information Technical Support (SITES) Activity, Social & Scientific Systems, Inc, DLH Holdings company, Kampala, Uganda.
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- United States Agency for International Development, Strategic Information Technical Support (SITES) Activity, Social & Scientific Systems, Inc, DLH Holdings company, Kampala, Uganda
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- United States Agency for International Development, Strategic Information Technical Support (SITES) Activity, Social & Scientific Systems, Inc, DLH Holdings company, Kampala, Uganda
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- United States Agency for International Development, Strategic Information Technical Support (SITES) Activity, Social & Scientific Systems, Inc, DLH Holdings company, Kampala, Uganda
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- United States Agency for International Development, Strategic Information Technical Support (SITES) Activity, Social & Scientific Systems, Inc, DLH Holdings company, Kampala, Uganda
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- United States Agency for International Development, Strategic Information Technical Support (SITES) Activity, Social & Scientific Systems, Inc, DLH Holdings company, Kampala, Uganda
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- United States Agency for International Development, Strategic Information Technical Support (SITES) Activity, Social & Scientific Systems, Inc, DLH Holdings company, Kampala, Uganda
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- United States Agency for International Development, Strategic Information Technical Support (SITES) Activity, Social & Scientific Systems, Inc, DLH Holdings company, Kampala, Uganda
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- The United States Agency for International Development Uganda, US Mission Compound-South Wing, Kampala, Uganda
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- The United States Agency for International Development Uganda, US Mission Compound-South Wing, Kampala, Uganda
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- The United States Agency for International Development Uganda, US Mission Compound-South Wing, Kampala, Uganda
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- United States Agency for International Development, Strategic Information Technical Support (SITES) Activity, Social & Scientific Systems, Inc, DLH Holdings company, Kampala, Uganda
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- United States Agency for International Development, Strategic Information Technical Support (SITES) Activity, Social & Scientific Systems, Inc, DLH Holdings company, Kampala, Uganda
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Mgongo M, Ickes SB, Leyaro BJ, Mboya IB, Grounds S, Seiger ER, Hashim TH, Conklin JL, Kimani-Murage EW, Martin SL. Early Infant Feeding Practices among Women Engaged in Paid Work in Africa: A Systematic Scoping Review. Adv Nutr 2024; 15:100179. [PMID: 38246350 PMCID: PMC10877690 DOI: 10.1016/j.advnut.2024.100179] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/16/2023] [Revised: 01/05/2024] [Accepted: 01/14/2024] [Indexed: 01/23/2024] Open
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Around the world, paid work without appropriate structural support is a key barrier to optimal breastfeeding practices. To better protect, promote, and support optimal breastfeeding practices among working women in Africa, this scoping review sought to understand how paid work influences infant feeding practices in the first 6 mo of life and what support women need to manage work and optimal infant feeding practices. We systematically searched PubMed, Scopus, Global Health, and CINAHL Plus, screened 2436 abstracts, and reviewed 322 full-text articles using Covidence for review and charting. We identified 203 articles that met the inclusion criteria. We identified 32 quantitative, 10 qualitative, 3 mixed-methods, and 2 review articles that focused on examining the relationship between work and breastfeeding, and 109 quantitative, 22 qualitative, 21 mixed-methods, and 4 review articles that included work as part of broader breastfeeding research but did not focus on work. Most studies reported a significant negative association between work and exclusive breastfeeding. Three major domains were reported in the qualitative studies: challenges to managing work and infant feeding, receiving support from employers and family members/caregivers, and strategies for feeding infants when the mother is working. Reviewed studies proposed recommendations to increase support for breastfeeding through changes to policies and support within worksites, the health system, and childcare; however, evidence of previously implemented policies or programs is limited. We recommend more consistent definitions and measurement of women's work. Future research is needed on the impact of implementing various strategies and benefits for breastfeeding at workplaces, as well as efforts to support breastfeeding among informal workers.
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- Melina Mgongo
- Institute of Public Health, Department of Community and Global Health, Kilimanjaro Christian Medical University College (KCMUCo), Moshi, Tanzania; Better Health for the African Mother and Child, Moshi, Tanzania.
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- Department of Biological and Health Sciences, Wheaton College, Wheaton, IL, United States; Kenya Medical Research Institute, Nairobi, Kenya; Program in Nutritional Sciences, and Department of Health Systems and Population Health, University of Washington, Seattle, WA, United States; Department of Kinesiology and Health Sciences, William and Mary, WIlliamsburg, VA, United States
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- Institute of Public Health, Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Kilimanjaro Christian Medical University College (KCMUCo), Moshi, Tanzania
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- Institute of Public Health, Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Kilimanjaro Christian Medical University College (KCMUCo), Moshi, Tanzania; Department of Translational Medicine, Lund University, Malmo, Sweden
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- Department of Nutrition, Gillings School of Global Public Health, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC, United States
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- Department of Nutrition, Gillings School of Global Public Health, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC, United States
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- Institute of Public Health, Department of Community and Global Health, Kilimanjaro Christian Medical University College (KCMUCo), Moshi, Tanzania
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- Health Sciences Library, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC, United States
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- Department of Nutrition, Gillings School of Global Public Health, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC, United States; Carolina Population Center, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC, United States
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El-Gamel N, El-Nemer A. Assessment of knowledge and practices of exclusive breastfeeding among rural women during the COVID-19 pandemic in Egypt: a cross sectional study. BMC Womens Health 2023; 23:673. [PMID: 38110927 PMCID: PMC10729492 DOI: 10.1186/s12905-023-02831-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/06/2023] [Accepted: 12/06/2023] [Indexed: 12/20/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Worldwide exclusive breastfeeding is still recommended as a successful strategy even during the COVID -19 pandemic to lower infant morbidity and mortality. This study aimed to assess the knowledge and practices of exclusive breastfeeding among rural women during the COVID-19 pandemic. METHODS A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted at EL-Morabeen Family Medicine Center in rural Damietta, Egypt among 178 lactating women who were chosen by using the purposive sampling technique. A developed structured questionnaire consisting of four parts was used to gather data from March to May 2022. Univariate analysis for descriptive data and bivariate analysis through the chi-square test were performed. RESULTS The current study revealed that 73% of the studied rural women did not receive any breastfeeding counseling during antenatal visits and 61.2% of them believed that coronavirus was transmitted through breastmilk. Only 15.2% of them breastfed their infant exclusively for 6 months, 88.2% of mothers delayed breastfeeding initiation after delivery and 48.3% administered the prelacteal feeds. A total of 98.3% of rural women had never made skin-to-skin contact, and 79.2% of them had not been vaccinated against COVID-19. Additionally, a statistically significant association between good knowledge and practice with highly educated women aged 26-30 years, with a monthly income of 4000-6000 L.E was found. Furthermore, only 26.4% and 26.1% of rural women had good knowledge and practice scores respectively. CONCLUSION Suboptimal breastfeeding practices, such as delayed onset of breastfeeding, low percentages of exclusivity, early weaning, prelacteal feeding administration, and lack of skin-to-skin contact during the COVID -19 pandemic were prevalent among the studied rural mothers. Breastfeeding counseling for all pregnant women and implementation of evidence-based practices in the health care system, such as the early initiation of breastfeeding and skin-to-skin contact, are recommended.
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- Noura El-Gamel
- Woman' s Health and Midwifery Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Mansoura University, Damietta, Egypt.
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- Woman' s Health and Midwifery Nursing ,Faculty of Nursing, Mansoura University, Mansoura, Egypt
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Kimuli D, Nakaggwa F, Namuwenge N, Nsubuga RN, Isabirye P, Kasule K, Katwesige JF, Nyakwezi S, Sevume S, Mubiru N, Amuron B, Bukenya D. Sociodemographic and health-related factors associated with exclusive breastfeeding in 77 districts of Uganda. Int Breastfeed J 2023; 18:66. [PMID: 38053098 DOI: 10.1186/s13006-023-00604-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/22/2023] [Accepted: 11/27/2023] [Indexed: 12/07/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Uganda surpasses many African nations and the global average in exclusive breastfeeding (EBF) rates. Yet, malnutrition is a critical issue, with stunting impacting roughly 29% of children under 5 years. Enhancing EBF could mitigate such nutritional challenges. This study focused on determining the current EBF prevalence and identifying associated factors across 77 surveyed districts. METHODS Pooled data from the Lot Quality Assurance Sampling (LQAS) surveys conducted in 77 districts in Uganda during 2021 and 2022 were analyzed. The analysis involved 7,210 mothers of children under 6 months, EBF was considered as the proportion of infants who received breast milk only in the 24 hours before the survey. A mother practicing EBF was (1) currently breastfeeding (2) had not started giving foods other than breastmilk (3) had not given any other probed liquids or (4) semi-solid foods the previous day or night. Multivariable logistic regression was used to identify factors associated with EBF, presenting adjusted odds ratios (aOR) with corresponding 95% confidence intervals at a 5% significance level. RESULTS The prevalence of EBF was 62.3%. In the adjusted analysis, EBF was more common among older mothers 20-24 years, 25-29 years and 30 + years (aOR 1.4; 95% CI 1.2,1.6), (aOR 1.4; 95% CI 1.1, 1.6) and (aOR 1.3; 95% CI 1.1, 1.5) respectively compared to teenage mothers. Also, EBF was more likely among mothers who lived in rural areas compared to urban areas (aOR 1.1; 95% CI 1.0, 1.3) and those who attended antenatal care (ANC) (aOR 2.2; 95% CI 1.5, 3.1). On the contrary, EBF was less common for children aged 3-5 months compared to younger (aOR 0.5; 95% CI 0.5, 0.6) and children who had received Vitamin A supplementation (aOR 0.7; 95% 0.6, 0.8). CONCLUSION The study suggests that most districts in Uganda might not have made significant strides in improving EBF rates over the last twenty years, pointing to possible ongoing hurdles that need urgent attention. Particularly, there's a pressing need to focus on teenage mothers. Maintaining and strengthening programs that advocate EBF, such as ANC, is crucial to bridge the gaps and bring about more equitable rates among different groups.
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- Derrick Kimuli
- Social & Scientific Systems, Inc., a DLH Holdings company / United States Agency for International Development Strategic Information Technical Support Activity, Kampala, Uganda.
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- Social & Scientific Systems, Inc., a DLH Holdings company / United States Agency for International Development Strategic Information Technical Support Activity, Kampala, Uganda
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- Social & Scientific Systems, Inc., a DLH Holdings company / United States Agency for International Development Strategic Information Technical Support Activity, Kampala, Uganda
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- Social & Scientific Systems, Inc., a DLH Holdings company / United States Agency for International Development Strategic Information Technical Support Activity, Kampala, Uganda
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- Social & Scientific Systems, Inc., a DLH Holdings company / United States Agency for International Development Strategic Information Technical Support Activity, Kampala, Uganda
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- Social & Scientific Systems, Inc., a DLH Holdings company / United States Agency for International Development Strategic Information Technical Support Activity, Kampala, Uganda
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- Social & Scientific Systems, Inc., a DLH Holdings company / United States Agency for International Development Strategic Information Technical Support Activity, Kampala, Uganda
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- The United States Agency for International Development Uganda, US Mission Compound - South Wing, Kampala, Uganda
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- The United States Agency for International Development Uganda, US Mission Compound - South Wing, Kampala, Uganda
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- The United States Agency for International Development Uganda, US Mission Compound - South Wing, Kampala, Uganda
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- Social & Scientific Systems, Inc., a DLH Holdings company / United States Agency for International Development Strategic Information Technical Support Activity, Kampala, Uganda
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- Social & Scientific Systems, Inc., a DLH Holdings company / United States Agency for International Development Strategic Information Technical Support Activity, Kampala, Uganda
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Elolu S, Agako A, Okello DM. Household food security, child dietary diversity and coping strategies among rural households. The case of Kole District in northern Uganda. DIALOGUES IN HEALTH 2023; 3:100149. [PMID: 38515798 PMCID: PMC10953863 DOI: 10.1016/j.dialog.2023.100149] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/15/2023] [Revised: 07/08/2023] [Accepted: 07/27/2023] [Indexed: 03/23/2024]
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Household food security, feeding practices, dietary diversity and coping strategies to household food insecurity are largely interconnected. Using a cross sectional study approach involving 162 mothers and care givers of children 0-36 months of age in Kole district of northern Uganda, this study examined the household food security status, child dietary diversity and household coping strategies. The study revealed that a slight majority of the households (55%) were food secure although with a low level of child dietary diversity experienced (68.1% for children 6-23 months age group and 55.3% for 24-36 months age group). We found that starch-based foods derived from cereals, roots and tubers were the most predominantly used food group in child feeding (82%), with limited consumption of other essential food groups, notably fruits, vegetables, meats and dairy products (18% combined). Additionally, only 57% of children 0 to 6 months old were receiving exclusive breastfeeding, and the introduction of complementary foods is often delayed and not well planned for those above 6 months of age. Results also showed that a wide range of coping strategies are employed however the major ones were, reliance on less preferred food (54.9%), limiting portions of meals (35.2%), reducing number of meals taken in a day (29%), and gathering wild fruits and harvesting immature crops (29.6%). It was observed that household food security is a strong determinant of child dietary diversity, may influence feeding practices and the range of coping strategies applicable to households when they experience food insecurity. Furthermore, nutritional education, household size and livelihood diversity play a significant role in determining household food security status, child dietary diversity and coping with food insecurity within rural households. In conclusion, addressing household food security, and coping strategies can play an important role in improving child feeding practices and dietary diversity in rural communities.
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- Samuel Elolu
- Department of Food Science and Postharvest Technology, Faculty of Agriculture and Environment, Gulu University, P.O BOX 166, Gulu, Uganda
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- Department of Food Science and Postharvest Technology, Faculty of Agriculture and Environment, Gulu University, P.O BOX 166, Gulu, Uganda
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- Department of Rural Development and Agribusiness, Faculty of Agriculture and Environment, Gulu University, P.O BOX 166, Gulu, Uganda
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Onwuka C. A cross-sectional study of determinants of exclusive breastfeeding among working mothers in Enugu. JOURNAL OF WEST AFRICAN COLLEGE OF SURGEONS 2022; 12:75-80. [PMID: 36213806 PMCID: PMC9536408 DOI: 10.4103/jwas.jwas_102_22] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/26/2022] [Accepted: 06/17/2022] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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Introduction: The practice of exclusive breastfeeding (EBF) has remained low despite its benefits. This is worsened when the woman has to combine breastfeeding with work in order to support her family. Objective: The objective was to determine the factors influencing EBF among working mothers in Enugu, South-eastern Nigeria. Materials and Methods: This was a questionnaire-based study of 315 nursing mothers in postpartum period, attending the immunisation centres of the Institute of Child Health of both University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital and Enugu State University Teaching Hospital. The information obtained was analysed using SPSS version 22. A P value of less than 0.05 was considered statistically significant. Results: Although 82.5% (n = 260) of the respondents were aware of EBF recommendation, only 69% (n = 217) practised EBF. A majority of the mothers (87%) initiated breastfeeding within 1 h of delivery. Ninety-nine percent of the mothers did not have workplace facilities (such as breastfeeding rooms, nursery, refrigerator, and privacy) that support breastfeeding practice. The main reasons for not practising EBF were pressure of work (40.8%, n = 40/98) and medical conditions (32.7%, n = 32/98). Low parity (P = 0.018) and registration for antenatal care in the hospital (P = 0.009) were significantly associated with EBF. Conclusion: The prevalence of EBF among working mothers in Enugu South-Eastern Nigeria is still suboptimal; thus there is a need for policy change in order to remove or mitigate associated factors. A multi-institutional national survey on the determinants of EBF among working mothers across the six geopolitical zones of the country may be necessary.
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