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Factors associated with delayed initiation of breastfeeding: a survey in Northern Uganda.
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Global Health Action . 2017, Vol. 10 Issue 1, pN.PAG-N.PAG. 1p. 3 Charts. - Publication Year :
- 2017
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Abstract
- Background: Initiation of breastfeeding later than 1 hour after birth is associated with increased neonatal morbidity and mortality. Objective: To determine the prevalence and factors associated with delayed initiation of breastfeeding. Methods: We conducted a survey in 2016 of 930 children under the age of 2 years in Lira district, northern Uganda. Mothers of the children were interviewed and data was collected on mobile phones using Open Data Kit software (https://opendatakit.org). Multivariable logistic regression was used to determine factors associated with delayed initiation of breastfeeding. Results: Almost half [48.2%, 95% confidence interval (CI) (44.3–52.1)] of the mothers delayed initiation of breastfeeding. Factors significantly associated with delayed initiation of breastfeeding in multivariable analysis included caesarean delivery [Adjusted Odds Ratio (AOR) 11.10 95% CI (3.73–33.04)], discarding initial breast milk [AOR 2.02 95% CI (1.41–2.88)], home delivery [AOR 1.43 95% CI (1.04–1.97)] and mother being responsible for initiating breastfeeding as compared to a health worker or relative [AOR 1.73 95% CI (1.33–2.26)]. Mothers having a secondary education were less likely [AOR 0.54 95% CI (0.30–0.96)] to delay initiation of breastfeeding as compared to those with no education. Conclusion: About half the mothers delayed initiation of breastfeeding until after 1 hour after birth. Programs to promote, protect and support breastfeeding in this post conflict region are urgently needed. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 16549716
- Volume :
- 10
- Issue :
- 1
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Global Health Action
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 126870521
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1080/16549716.2017.1410975