Knowledge among mothers regarding weaning practice of Jhangad community of Jhorahat V.D.C, Nepal

Subba, Dipty; Bhattarai, Sunita; Roy, Rupali

doi:10.3126/on.v12i1.12258

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“…Supplementary diets are introduced to an infant around the age of 6 months in Nepal [ 14 , 15 ]. Some mothers start weaning even before the age of 6 months [ 15 ].…”

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Eco-social and behavioural determinants of diarrhoea in under-five children of Nepal: a framework analysis of the existing literature

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BackgroundWhile diarrhoea is the second major killer among the under-five children in the world with an estimation of 760,000 deaths annually, it stands as a major killer in Nepal with an annual incidence of 500 per 1000 under-five children with diarrhoea. Diarrhoea is responsible for a wide range of morbidity and mortality among children in Nepal. The objective of this review work is to identify the eco-social and behavioural determinants of diarrhoea among the under-five children of Nepal.MethodsA literature review was conducted using the Dahlgren and Whitehead model (1991) between June and October 2015. PubMed, Nepal Journals online and Google Scholar were used to search for literature published between 1989 and July 2015 using defined keywords.ResultsChildren of age group 6–23 months are at higher risk, as supplementary diets are introduced to the children from the age of 6 months. Male children have better access to healthcare services. Malnourished children also have a higher chance of developing persistent diarrhoea. Provision of safe water and sanitation has direct link with the prevention and control of diarrhoea. Male gender with high income positively influences the treatment-seeking behaviour. Mother’s education and hand-washing practice have direct influence in child health. Hand-washing practices with soap which are protective are influenced by the cultural beliefs. Involvement of community health volunteers increases the access to the health system, thereby reducing the diarrhoeal burden in the community.ConclusionAge, gender, hand-washing behaviour, nutritional status of children, education of mothers, water and sanitation, healthcare services, cultural and societal values and income of the household were identified determinants for diarrhoea in under-five children of Nepal.

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“…Supplementary diets are introduced to an infant around the age of 6 months in Nepal [ 14 , 15 ]. Some mothers start weaning even before the age of 6 months [ 15 ].…”

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Eco-social and behavioural determinants of diarrhoea in under-five children of Nepal: a framework analysis of the existing literature

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“…Additionally, mothers hold the overall responsibilities for the child's health and mothers' knowledge can be the barrier for weaning practice. 6 Childhood mortality is a very tragic phenomenon of the world. It is still high in most of the developing countries.…”

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Knowledge, attitude and practice on infant and young child feeding practices (IYCF) in Raksirang, Makwanpur, Nepal

Kandel

Kafle

2018

J Chitwan Med Coll

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Nepal is one of the developing Countries in the South Asia. Early childhood is very important and the crucial period for the proper physical, mental and emotional development. Therefore child should be looked especially at this period. In Nepal, child below two years are suffering from malnutrition the most. The initiation of breastfeeding within one hour of birth has numerous nutritional and immunological benefits and has been found to reduce neonatal mortality. An improper feeding practice among young children particularly 6-23 months is a major cause of malnutrition. Thus, the present study has been focused on feeding practices of fewer than two years children. The study was quantitative study. Main objective of the study was to know the feeding practices of under two years children after implementation of Baal Vita(Sprinkles) program in Raksirang VDC of Makwanpur district. Questionnaire was related to the Baal Vita(Sprinkles) program, Breastfeeding practices and Complimentary feeding practices. Altogether 132 mothers were taken for the study. The structured questionnaire was developed, pretested and used to collect the information. After the collection of data, it was analyzed by using SPSS 17.0.Also the data was presented in different tables to make it more clear and specific. Among 132 of the respondent, majority of the respondent were aged between21-25 years. 37.88% mothers were illiterate and only 1.52% had secondary level education. Some of the respondents were pregnant before the age 20 years. One of the mother was give birth to her child at age of 15 years.68.18% respondent had first Breastfed their child with in 1 hour of birth. Colostrum feeding was seen not good. This study found Still practice of squeezing colostrum. Current breastfeeding practice is seen good. About 88.64% of the respondent had started giving complementary food in correct time.

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“…Weaning is very important for infant to rapid build-up of the baby muscle as well as other tissue [7]. Complimentary food is a common cultural practice followed by Nepalese people, it also plays vital role in the child's milestone for growth and development [8] rapid growth of body during the first year of life and specifically the first 6 months postpartum requires an adequate supply a nutrient to cope with rapid build-up of body muscle and other tissue [2]. Weaning is often advantages in reducing early infant mortality death.…”

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“…Weaning is often advantages in reducing early infant mortality death. Although timing of weaning varies across societies but is always determined by the mother characteristic, choice, knowledge and perceptions about child health or cultural beliefs related to feeding [8]. Feeding practice and reduction of artificial feeding could save an estimated 1.5 million children a year.…”

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Mothers’ Knowledge, Attitude and Practice about Infant Feeding and Weaning Food in Sylhet: An Empirical Study

Suhag¹,

Akter²

2020

SJNHC

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A cross-sectional descriptive study was carried out to assess the knowledge, attitude and practice about infant feeding and weaning food among the mothers of under 2 years children. The study was conducted at M. A. G. Osmani Medical College Hospital, Sylhet period December 2015 to February 2016 by interviewing a total 100 respondents in paediatric ward by using semi-structured questionnaire. Modes of thermoregulation identified included knowledge 81% respondents were known duration of exclusive breast feeding 6 months. 75% respondents did not know about benefits of breast milk. 45% respondents known about breast feeding had contraceptive benefits, 55% respondents were did not known about breast feeding had contraceptive benefits. Modes of face washed before feeding included 80% respondents did not know and 20% respondents were known about washed the hands before feeding. 91% respondents were known started time of weaning food after 6 months. Breast milk protect child from illness 85% respondents were did not know and only 15% respondents were known. Modes of weaning food included 68% respondents given hotchpotches as a first weaning food and only 16% mothers were given cerelac as first food. 50% respondents given complementary feeding 2-3 meals/ day and 28% were given 4-5 meals/day. 78% respondents said that bottles feed safer for baby. Modes of colostrum identified included 80% respondents known about to feed the baby, 17% respondents threw it. 45% respondents were known about breast feed the baby as soon as possible soon after delivery, 27% respondents were known within half an hour.75% respondents said that other food given besides breast milk before 6 months. Finding of the study showed that 69% infant mothers had average knowledge, 23% had good knowledge & 8% had poor knowledge. Among infant mothers nearly 54% had positive attitude and 46% had very positive attitude about infant feeding and weaning.

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Knowledge among mothers regarding weaning practice of Jhangad community of Jhorahat V.D.C, Nepal

Cited by 6 publications

References 9 publications

Eco-social and behavioural determinants of diarrhoea in under-five children of Nepal: a framework analysis of the existing literature

Eco-social and behavioural determinants of diarrhoea in under-five children of Nepal: a framework analysis of the existing literature

Knowledge, attitude and practice on infant and young child feeding practices (IYCF) in Raksirang, Makwanpur, Nepal

Mothers’ Knowledge, Attitude and Practice about Infant Feeding and Weaning Food in Sylhet: An Empirical Study

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