The Prevalence of Exclusive Breastfeeding Practice and its Barriers among under Six Month Old Babies in Raydah District, Amran , Yemen, 2019
- Jarallah Al-Tbali
- Labiba Anam
Jarallah Al-Tbali
Labiba Anam
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The Prevalence of Exclusive Breastfeeding Practice and its Barriers among under Six Month Old Babies in Raydah District, Amran , Yemen, 2019
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Abstract
Breastfeeding is an important public health strategy for improving child and maternal health conditions. The prevalence of exclusive breastfeeding (EBF) is sub-optimal in many low-income countries including Yemen. This study aims to determine the prevalence of exclusive breastfeeding and its barrieres among babies under six months in Riyadh district, Amran, Yemen, 2019. A health care facility based cross sectional study was conducted during October -November 2019. The sample size 380 participants were determined using probability proportional to the population of each health facility. An interviewer administered questionnaire was used to collect data. Odds ratio (OR) with 95%confidence interval (CI) was estimated using bivariate and multivariable logistic regression to identify predictors of EBF. The prevalence of exclusive breastfeeding was 24%. Mothers who had breast problem [OR 2.17(CI: 0.62 - 1.59)], little milk [OR 2.21(CI: 1.16 - 4.21)], sickness or on medication [OR 2.15(CI: 1.26 - 3.67)], work outside home [OR 1.95(CI: 1.14 - 3.32)], these factors were negatively significant associated with EBF. Health education and correction of false perceptions of mothers are recommended to promote EBF practices in the studied community.
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