A STUDY OF BREASTFEEDING PRACTICE IN AREA UNDER URBAN HEATH CENTER, NAGPUR
Journal Title: World Journal of Pharmaceutical and Medical Research - Year 2017, Vol 3, Issue 4
Abstract
Background: Breast feeding has several benefits for both the infants and mothers. However, despite strong evidences in support of breast feeding its prevalence has remained low worldwide. Methods: A cross-sectional study using a questionnaire was conducted among mothers in Nagpur district. Breastfeeding practice of participants who had at least one child aged five years or younger at the time of the study were assessed using a questionnaire, with emphasis on their experience with the last child. Results: A total of 210 women whose education was mainly middle (33.8%) and secondary (19.8 %) were included in the study. Most of them were from middle economic status. One hundred ninety five (92.5%) fed colostrums and only 15(7.14%) discarded colostrums. The difference was statistically significant. Conclusions: Conclusion though the practice of breastfeeding in nagpur high, the exclusive breastfeeding rate is still low. There is an urgent need for more programmes aimed at promoting exclusive breastfeeding as well as educating and re-educating health personnel as well as members of the public. Exclusive breast feeding information programmes should not only include the definition and recommended duration but should also include its benefits to the infant, mother, family and community.
Authors and Affiliations
Swati Pawar
Keywords
Related Articles
- EP ID EP664647
- DOI -
- Views 152
- Downloads 0
A COMPARATIVE CLINICAL EVALUATION OF SOME AYURVEDIC DRUGS IN THE TREATMENT OF INFECTIVE HEPATITIS (KAMALA)
Recent WHO data indicates hepatitis now along with malaria as the fourth most common cause of death from infectious diseases in the world. Among the infectious hepatitis most common are Hepatitis A, B, C, D, E & G are th...
THE EFFECTS OF RAMADAN FASTING ON THE CHOLESTEROL AND TRIGLYCERIDE AMONGST HEALTHY SUDANESE IN KHARTOUM
Ramadan is known to be the holiest month of the Islamic calendar, during which millions of Muslims around the world fast the entire month and hence complying with one of the five pillars of Islam. During fasting Ramadan...
HOLISTIC APPROACH FOR THE PREVENTION OF AMLAPITTA
Amlapitta (Acid Peptic Disorder) is a very common emerging which is an abnormal pathological condition of pitta occurring due to indulgence in aahara, vihara and manasika bhava which are of incompatible combination, faul...
SANDALWOOD OIL CAN BE A MIRACULOUS TACKLE ON SKIN AGING, SKIN APPEARANCE AND WRINKLE SKIN – A REVIEW
Sandalwood oil has been utilizing for a variety of purposes throughout history, with its integration into foods, cosmetics, and pharmaceutical products. It’s now being increasingly recognized for effects on wrinkle skin....
ACUTE DISSEMINATED ENCEPHALOMYELITIS OR SUBACUTE SCLEROSING PANENCEPHALITIS? A CASE REPORT
Subacute Sclerosing Panencephalitis (SSPE) is a delayed and fatal complication of measles. It is a slowly progressive encephalitis that usually occurs 6 to 10 years after measles infection, and progresses over 12 to 18 m...