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International Journal of Advances In Case Reports

Volume 11, Issue 1, 2024
Mcmed International
International Journal of Advances In Case Reports
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XXX-XXXX (Print), 2349 - 8005 (Online)
Frequency
bi-annual
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Abstract
Title
A STUDY OF BREAST FEEDING PRACTICES IN THE RURAL COMMUNITY OF BELLARY TALUK
Author
Chandrashekar K1, Bellara Raghavendra2, Pavithra BM3 and T.Gangadhara Goud4
Email
bellararaghu@gmail.com
keyword
Exclusive breast feeding, Prelacteal feeding, Colostrum feeding, Early initiation,
Abstract
Given the recognized benefits of breastfeeding for the health of the mother and infants, the World Health Organization (WHO) recommends exclusive breastfeeding (EBF) for the first six months of life. However, the prevalence of EBF is low globally in many of the developing and developed countries around the world. The present study was undertaken to know the breast feeding practices in the rural community of Bellary taluk. A longitudinal descriptive study was conducted in one of the PHC of Bellary district during the period from 2013 to 2014, where in 108 pregnant women who have completed 32 weeks of gestation were enrolled and this cohort of pregnant mothers were included for the study. Every month this cohort was followed by home based visits until the infant was 6 months old. During the visits information was collected from the mothers regarding optimal breast feeding practices like early initiation, colostrum feeding, exclusive breast feeding, duration of breast feeding and techniques of breast feeding. Baby weight was seen after six months. The data was analysed using Epi-info software. The proportion of mothers practicing early initiation of breast feeding was 14.2%, 61% of them practiced colostrum feeding, 55% of mothers gave prelacteal feeds to the new born baby and the practice of exclusive breast feeding during the sixth month was only 20%. There is need to improve the breast feeding practices in the community there by help in maintaining optimal baby weight.
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