Levels and Determinants of Prenatal Breastfeeding Knowledge, Attitude, and Intention Among Pregnant Women: A Cross-Sectional Study in Northwest Ethiopia

Abebe, Endeshaw Chekol; Tiruneh, Gebrehiwot Ayalew; Adella, Getachew Asmare; Ayele, Teklie Mengie; Muche, Zelalem Tilahun; T/Mariam, Awgichew Behaile; Mulu, Anemut Tilahun; Dejenie, Tadesse Asmamaw

doi:10.3389/fpubh.2022.920355

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“…Studies have shown that multiparous pregnants have significantly higher breastfeeding knowledge and tendencies than nulliparous pregnants [2]. In our study, mothers with two or more children breastfeed their children longer than mothers with one child.…”

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confidence: 41%

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Information, attitudes and behaviors of mothers about breastfeeding behavior during the COVID-19 pandemic process

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et al. 2023

The European Research Journal

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Objectives: In this study, besides the factors affecting breastfeeding, such as the tendency to breastfeed, the number of children, educational status, maternal age, working style, it was investigated how the breastfeeding behavior was affected during the epidemic. Methods: At least 384 mothers were included in the study with a 95% confidence level, 0.05 margin of error, and 403 mothers were included in the study. A questionnaire form prepared by the researchers was used as a data collection tool and consent form was obtained from the participants. Results: The mean age of the mothers participating in the study was 29.2 ± 5.9 years (range:18 to 52 years). Two hundred and one (49.8%) mothers participating in the study do not find it safe for mothers with COVID-19 to breastfeed their baby. However, only 20.2% of mothers think that COVID-19 can be transmitted to the baby through breast milk. Ninety-eight (24.4%) mothers stated that they could breastfeed their babies even if they had COVID-19, and 15.5% stated that mothers with COVID-19 around them could breastfeed their babies. Conclusions: Although the COVID-19 epidemic had a negative impact on all aspects of life globally, it did not generally change the breastfeeding decisions of breastfeeding mothers. In fact, due to the closures and extended maternity leave, mothers spent more time with their babies and enabled them to breastfeed more frequently. However, it should not be neglected that misinformation is at a substantial level. In the studies conducted, wrong or incomplete information was observed in a significant part of the mothers who did not consider breastfeeding due to the epidemic, although the rates were low. For this reason, besides health professionals, media organs should be actively used for information.

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“…Although breastfeeding is a feeding method as old as human history, effective breastfeeding is not practiced sufficiently in many countries [2]. !…”

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confidence: 99%

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“…Knowledge is well documented in previous national [ 31 , 32 ] and international studies [ 17 , 33 , 34 ] to be strongly linked to satisfactory EBF practices. The link between breastfeeding knowledge and satisfactory EBF practices seems logical because if the woman has to adopt any behavior, she should have sufficient knowledge to fit in and gain harmony with her previous mental schema.…”

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confidence: 88%

The Relationship between Maternal Ideation and Exclusive Breastfeeding Practice among Saudi Nursing Mothers: A Cross-Sectional Study

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All mortality risk factors are higher in non-breastfed infants compared to infants under five months of age who receive Exclusive Breastfeeding (EBF). Examining the predicting role of maternal ideation in EBF practices can help to direct and strengthen the cooperation between multidisciplinary healthcare providers to formulate multidisciplinary breastfeeding enhancement strategies. Methods: This correlational cross-sectional study investigates the relationship between maternal ideation and EBF practice among Saudi nursing mothers at Maternal and Children’s Hospital (MCH) in Najran, Saudi Arabia. The study incorporated 403 Saudi nursing mothers aged 6–12 months with healthy infants. The data collected using a questionnaire comprises demographic characteristics and obstetric history, the EBF Practice scale, and a maternal ideation scale. The data was collected from the beginning of November 2022 to the end of January 2023 and analyzed using I.B.M. version 22. Results: Breastfeeding initiation within one hour occurred among 85.1% of women, while 39.2% fed their newborn only colostrum during the first three days. EBF until six months was practiced by 40.9% of the participants day and night and on-demand (38.7%). Furthermore, 60.8% of the study participants had satisfactory overall EBF practices. The cognitive part of maternal ideation shows that 68.2% of the participants had adequate knowledge and 63.5% had positive beliefs regarding EBF practice. The maternal psychological ideation dimensions show that 81.4% had high EBF self-efficacy. The maternal social ideation dimensions showed that high injunctive and descriptive norms were present among 40.9% and 37.5%, respectively. In addition, healthcare providers (39.2%) had the most significant social influence, followed by husbands (30.5%). Binary logistic regression shows that the mother’s age, occupation, and education are the significant demographic predictors of satisfactory EBF practices (p < 0.05). All maternal ideation constructs were positive predictors of satisfactory EBF practices (p < 0.05). Conclusion: Maternal ideation constructs are positive predictors of satisfactory EBF practice and can be used to predict high-risk groups and plan for further intervention.

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“…where n is the sample size; Z1 − α/2 is the standard normal variable, at 95% confidence degree = 1.96; P is the anticipated proportion of pregnant women intended to breastfeed (P = 65.4%) from previous research [19]; and d is the margin of error = 0.05. The result of the sample size calculation equals 382 after the addition of 15% to anticipate the low response rate.…”

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Associated Factors of Exclusive Breastfeeding Intention among Pregnant Women in Najran, Saudi Arabia

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The exclusive breastfeeding (EBF) intention conceived by pregnant women is the most important predictor of breastfeeding (BF) initiation, duration, and continuation. This study explores the associated factors of EBF intention among pregnant women. This was a descriptive cross-sectional study conducted from November 2022 to January 2023 with 382 pregnant women who came to the outpatient clinic in the Maternal and Children Hospital (MCH). Four instruments were used for data collection: the Infant Feeding Intention scale, the Gender-Friendly BF Knowledge scale (GFBKS), the Iowa Infant Feeding Attitude scale (IIFAS), and the basic data questionnaire. The study findings indicated that 51.8% and 75.9% of gravida women had adequate knowledge and a positive attitude regarding BF. Furthermore, 56.3% of the participants had a high intention for EBF. Binary logistic regression illustrated that occupational status, antenatal care, plan for the current pregnancy, BF practice, last child delivery mode, medical disorder during the current pregnancy, age, BF knowledge, and attitude are potential predictors. The goodness of fit test revealed that 46.8% of the EBF intention could be anticipated through the positive pre-mentioned factors. The low EBF intention is modifiable by addressing the previously positive predictors. BF educational interventions should be tailored based on EBF intention predictors in order to be effective and lead to behavior change.

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Levels and Determinants of Prenatal Breastfeeding Knowledge, Attitude, and Intention Among Pregnant Women: A Cross-Sectional Study in Northwest Ethiopia

Cited by 9 publications

References 58 publications

Information, attitudes and behaviors of mothers about breastfeeding behavior during the COVID-19 pandemic process

Information, attitudes and behaviors of mothers about breastfeeding behavior during the COVID-19 pandemic process

The Relationship between Maternal Ideation and Exclusive Breastfeeding Practice among Saudi Nursing Mothers: A Cross-Sectional Study

Associated Factors of Exclusive Breastfeeding Intention among Pregnant Women in Najran, Saudi Arabia

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