Effect of IMNCI Training In Urban And Rural Communities On Use Of Commercial Feeding Formula
Journal Title: National Journal of Integrated Research in Medicine - Year 2011, Vol 2, Issue 3
Abstract
Background: Exclusive breastfeeding for the first six months of life is the single most important child survival intervention, the Eleventh Five Year Plan will concentrate on promoting optimal breastfeeding practices among women at home and in health facilities .The present study was, therefore, conducted to assess the use of Commercial Formula and breast Feeding among the rural & urban community of Ahmedabad district.Material and Method: This study was carried out in Urban and Rural communities of Ahmedabad District. Grade I PEM was seen in 138 (45.5%) Grade II in 126 (41.59%) & Grade III in 12 (03.96%) children. In the present study showed that out of total 603 children were studied in the age group of 0-24 months. Result and Discussion: In study group 19.16 % were from 0-6 months while 43.64% of children were of 7-12 months of age. 287 (95.66%) mother said that breast-feeding started immediately after birth. 234 (78.00%) mother said that commercial weaning food are not more nutritious than breast milk. While for rural areas, Almost 262(86.46%) mother had correct knowledge that breast feeding is given up to 4-5 month of age. 293 (96.70%) mother said that breast-feeding started immediately after birth. The difference of the feeding practice of urban rural area was found statically significant. These finding of our study were compared with the findings of District Level Household Survey-3(DLHS3) which shows significant improvement in the immunization in both urban & rural areas.
Authors and Affiliations
Dr. Jignesh Chauhan*,Dr. Niti Talsania**,Dr. Himanshu Nayak***
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