Richard Kalisa1, Ombeva Malande2, Jolly Nankunda3, James K Tumwine3. 1. Department of Paediatrics, Ruhengeri district hospital, P.O. Box 54, Musanze, Rwanda. 2. Department of Paediatrics, Faculty of Health Sciences, Egerton University. P.O Box 536-20115. Egerton, Nakuru, Kenya. 3. Department of Paediatrics and Child Health, Makerere University, P.O Box 7072, Kampala.
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Breastfeeding as a determinant of infant health and nutrition saves up to 1.5 million infant lives annually. Though breastfeeding is mostly universal in sub-Saharan Africa, early initiation of breastfeeding is rarely practiced. OBJECTIVE: To determine magnitude and factors associated with delayed initiation of breastfeeding among mother-infant pairs who deliver in Mulago hospital. METHODS: We carried out a descriptive cross sectional study, where 665 mother-infant pairs were interviewed within 24 hours following delivery; with additional qualitative data collected using focus group discussions to understand reasons for delaying initiation. The data was analysed by identification and coding of themes. RESULTS: In this study, 31.4% mothers delayed initiation of breastfeeding. This was associated with maternal HIV positive status (AOR 2.3; 95% CI 1.3-4.2), inadequate prenatal guidance, (AOR 3.6; 95% CI 1.9-6.8), inadequate professional assistance to initiate breastfeeding (AOR 1.8; 95% CI 1.2-2.8) and caesarean section delivery (AOR 8.6; 95% CI 4.7-16.0). Other reasons were perceived lack of breast milk, need of rest for both mother and baby after labor, and negative cultural beliefs. CONCLUSION: In Mulago Hospital 1:3 mothers delayed initiation of breastfeeding. The reasons for delayed initiation include; inadequate information during ANC, HIV positive serostatus, caesarian section delivery and negative cultural ideas.
BACKGROUND: Breastfeeding as a determinant of infant health and nutrition saves up to 1.5 million infant lives annually. Though breastfeeding is mostly universal in sub-Saharan Africa, early initiation of breastfeeding is rarely practiced. OBJECTIVE: To determine magnitude and factors associated with delayed initiation of breastfeeding among mother-infant pairs who deliver in Mulago hospital. METHODS: We carried out a descriptive cross sectional study, where 665 mother-infant pairs were interviewed within 24 hours following delivery; with additional qualitative data collected using focus group discussions to understand reasons for delaying initiation. The data was analysed by identification and coding of themes. RESULTS: In this study, 31.4% mothers delayed initiation of breastfeeding. This was associated with maternal HIV positive status (AOR 2.3; 95% CI 1.3-4.2), inadequate prenatal guidance, (AOR 3.6; 95% CI 1.9-6.8), inadequate professional assistance to initiate breastfeeding (AOR 1.8; 95% CI 1.2-2.8) and caesarean section delivery (AOR 8.6; 95% CI 4.7-16.0). Other reasons were perceived lack of breast milk, need of rest for both mother and baby after labor, and negative cultural beliefs. CONCLUSION: In Mulago Hospital 1:3 mothers delayed initiation of breastfeeding. The reasons for delayed initiation include; inadequate information during ANC, HIV positive serostatus, caesarian section delivery and negative cultural ideas.
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