Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice of Breastfeeding Among Working Mothers in South Jordan

Abstract

Breast milk is the ideal food for human infants, with benefits to mothers and babies. However, working mothers are more likely to choose not to breastfeed or to interrupt breastfeeding prematurely. This study assessed breastfeeding knowledge and attitudes among working mothers in South Jordan. Four hundred cross-sectional, self-administered Arabic surveys were distributed to working mothers at their workplaces. In addition to measuring mothers' knowledge of and attitudes toward breastfeeding, barriers that prevented continuing breastfeeding beyond 6 months were also explored. Three hundred forty-four (80%) completed questionnaires were returned. The breastfeeding initiation rate was 72.4%, but only 20.9% were exclusively breastfeeding by 6 months. The participants showed satisfactory knowledge about breastfeeding and had positive attitudes toward breastfeeding. Most of the women who initiated breastfeeding reported ending breastfeeding prematurely. Approximately 30% of the mothers attributed premature cessation of breastfeeding to work. The results of this study could be useful for health care providers and policy makers when planning effective breastfeeding promotion programs and creating breastfeeding-friendly workplaces.

Exclusive Breastfeeding Continuation and Associated Factors Among Employed Women in North Ethiopia: A Cross-sectional Study

“…Similar nding was obtained in a study conducted in Fafan, Somali region of Ethiopia in which all the participants were aware of the bene ts of EBF (2). Studies conducted in Ghana and South Jordan also found that 99% and 99.3% mothers were aware of the bene ts of EBF, respectively (18,20). However, in studies conducted in Gondar, Ethiopia and Nigeria, 80% and 77.5% participants acknowledged the bene ts of EBF, respectively (7,21).…”

Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices of Mothers Regarding Breastfeeding in the University Hospital Center of Brazzaville (Republic of Congo)

“…Similarly, Sepou [17] in the Central African Republic, studying the value of breastfeeding in urban and semi-urban areas, made the same observation, thus demonstrating a poor knowledge of the virtues of breast milk. Furthermore, like many authors [10] [12] [13] [18], almost all the mothers started breastfeeding although belatedly, and few of them practiced it exclusively and continued in the duration in accordance with WHO recommendations. When we know that practices depend on attitudes, which are dependent on knowledge; the discrepancy observed between the knowledge, attitudes and practices of the mothers interviewed regarding breastfeeding, prompted in-depth reflection.…”

“…This is how attitudes, adapted for almost all mothers, have influenced breastfeeding practices. The attitudes and practices of mothers towards breastfeeding are significantly linked, as also reported by Altamimi [12]. Nevertheless, 5% of mothers presented discomfort with their body representation and the appreciation of their role in breastfeeding.…”

“…However, like Bahemuka in Rwanda [11] and Altamimi [12] in Jordan, knowledge was considered sufficient for the majority of mothers. Conversely, Laamiri [13] and Ben Slama [14], respectively in Morocco and Tunisia, reported an insufficient level of knowledge in a population of mothers who are mostly out of school and come from rural areas.…”

Çalışan Kadınlarda Emzirmenin Başlatılma ve Sürdürülme Zamanıyla İlişkili Faktörler

“…Çalışma Özelliklerine İlişkin Bilgi Formu konuyla ilgili literatür incelemesi sonucunda oluşturulmuş olup bireylerin işyeri özellikleri, işyerinin emzirme için sağladığı kolaylıklar-zorluklar ve çalışma koşullarına ilişkin 15 soruyu içermektedir. 2,[17][18][19] Emzirme Bilgi Formu Emzirme Bilgi Formu, konuyla ilgili literatür incelemesi sonucunda oluşturulmuş olup, emzirmenin başlatılması ve sürdürülmesine ilişkin yedi sorudan oluşmaktadır.…”