The IBLCE exam: candidate experience, motivation, study strategies used and predictors of success

Zakarija‐Grković, Irena; Bošnjak, Anita Pavičić; Buljan, Ivan; Vettorazzi, Renata; Smith, Linda J.

doi:10.1186/s13006-018-0197-2

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“…Practically, it is suggestive that sufficient ANC utilisation is likely to increase pregnant women's awareness of possible complications and safe delivery practices, which consequently urges them to deliver in a health facility [ 54 – 57 ]. It has also been argued that women who visit health facilities for healthcare services including ANC check-ups might be exposed to counselling and guidance from health professionals [ 58 ]. Both scenarios enlighten them about the dangers associated with home deliveries.…”

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What influences home delivery among women who live in urban areas? Analysis of 2014 Ghana Demographic and Health Survey data

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Background In Ghana, home delivery among women in urban areas is relatively low compared to rural areas. However, the few women who deliver at home in urban areas still face enormous risk of infections and death, just like those in rural areas. The present study investigated the factors associated with home delivery among women who live in urban areas in Ghana. Materials and methods Data for this study was obtained from the 2014 Ghana Demographic and Health Survey. We used data of 1,441 women who gave birth in the 5 years preceding the survey and were dwelling in urban areas. By the use of Stata version 14.2, we conducted both descriptive and multivariable logistic regression analyses. Results We found that 7.9% of women in urban areas in Ghana delivered at home. The study revealed that, compared to women who lived in the Northern region, women who lived in the Brong Ahafo region [AOR = 0.38, CI = 0.17–0.84] were less likely to deliver at home. The likelihood of home delivery was high among women in the poorest wealth quintile [AOR = 2.02, CI = 1.06–3.86], women who professed other religions [AOR = 3.45; CI = 1.53–7.81], and those who had no antenatal care visits [AOR = 7.17; 1.64–31.3]. Conversely, the likelihood of home delivery was lower among women who had attained secondary/higher education [AOR = 0.30; 0.17–0.53], compared to those with no formal education. Conclusion The study identified region of residence, wealth quintile, religion, antenatal care visits, and level of education as factors associated with home delivery among urban residents in Ghana. Therefore, health promotion programs targeted at home delivery need to focus on these factors. We also recommend that a qualitative study should be conducted to investigate the factors responsible for the differences in home delivery in terms of region, as the present study could not do so.

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What influences home delivery among women who live in urban areas? Analysis of 2014 Ghana Demographic and Health Survey data

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“…The overall methodology used in this study has been described elsewhere [12]. Briefly, the present study was based on data from the National Family Health Survey 2015–2016 (NFHS-4, also known as the 2015–16 India DHS) which was conducted by the International Institute for Population Sciences, Mumbai, India.…”

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“…The analytical strategy was similar to previously published studies [12, 17, 18]. For this study, preliminary analyses involved the assessment of frequencies and cross-tabulations to calculate the prevalence of complementary feeding practices (i.e., introduction of solid, semi-solid or soft foods, MDD, MMF and MAD) and by the study factors for each geographical region in India.…”

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Prevalence and factors associated with complementary feeding practices among children aged 6–23 months in India: a regional analysis

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Background Inappropriate complementary feeding practices significantly contribute to undernutrition among children under 2 years of age in India. However, there is limited up-to-date evidence on the prevalence and factors associated with complementary feeding practices to guide policy actions at the subnational level in India. We investigated the regional prevalence and factors associated with complementary feeding practices in India. Methods This study used a sample of 69,464 maternal responses from the 2015–16 National Family Health Survey in India. The prevalence of complementary feeding indicators was estimated using data for each administrative region, namely: North ( n = 8469), South ( n = 12,828), East ( n = 18,141), West ( n = 8940), North-East ( n = 2422) and Central ( n = 18,664). Factors associated with complementary feeding by region in India were investigated using logistic regression Generalized Linear Latent and Mixed Models (GLLAMM) with a logit link and binomial family that adjusted for clustering and sampling weights. Results The study showed a wide variation in the prevalence of introduction of solid, semi-solid or soft foods (complementary foods) among infants aged 6–8 months in regional India; highest in the South (61%) and lowest in the Central and Northern regions (38%). Similarly, minimum dietary diversity (MDD) was highest in the South (33%) and lowest in the Central region (12%). Both minimum meal frequency (MMF) and minimum acceptable diet (MAD) varied substantially across the regions. The factors associated with complementary feeding practices also differed across Indian regions. Significant modifiable factors associated with complementary feeding practices included higher household wealth index for the introduction of complementary foods in the North and Eastern India; higher maternal education for MMF and MDD in the North and Central regions; and frequent antenatal care visits (≥4 visits) for all indicators but for different regions. Conclusion Our study indicates that there are wide differences in regional prevalence and factors associated with complementary feeding practices in India. The improvement of complementary feeding practices in India would require national and sub-national efforts that target vulnerable mothers, including those with no education and limited health service contacts.

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“…Education and enlightenment are of special importance for the promotion of breastfeeding as well as for increasing the share of breastfeeding among maternal population. In the mentioned area, the importance of certified and educated breastfeeding counsellors (IBCLC) is especially emphasized and confirmed by Zakarija-Grković et al in their research from 2019 ( 21 ). The importance of breastfeeding counsellors (IBCLC) in the world and in the Republic of Croatia is exceptional, which is especially visible in recent years with an increase in the number of certified and educated breastfeeding counselors ( 21 ).…”

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Breastfeeding Promotion and the Results of the Maternity Ward - a Friend of Children Initiative Implementation in Bjelovar-Bilogora County in 2018

Čatipović¹,

Hrgović²,

Lagančić³

et al. 2021

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Background: Breastfeeding has a beneficial effect on the overall health system of the child and the mother. After six months of age, it is recommended to introduce complementary feeding in parallel and to continue breastfeeding for at least one year of the child’s life. Maternal education is one of the key tasks of medical staff during pregnancy and especially during lactation. Objective: The main objectives of the study is to determine the essential features of female respondents with regard to previous pregnancies, births and health visitors visits after birth; to determine the percentage of women whose lactation was started in hospital and who exclusively breastfed; to determine the differences in child’s diet during a health visitor visit at two, four, six, nine and twelve months in regards to female respondents’ age. Methods: The study has been conducted as a cross-sectional study. 571 women who gave birth in General Hospital of Bjelovar took part in the survey and the reviewing was continued by Health Visiting Service of Bjelovar-Bilogora County in 2018. The tools for data collection were IT system of General Hospital of Bjelovar, case histories as well as Health Visiting Service IT system. Results: Most of the female respondents are of the average age of 30 years. The study was conducted on a highly educated sample. 461 respondents have a certain form of education. Older respondents are considerably more educated (62 %). Single respondents and extramarital respondents are considerably of younger age. Older respondents predominantly live in the town, have more previous pregnancies and children compared to younger respondents. Lactation was started with 98.8 % respondents in hospital, and 96.7 % exclusively breastfed. The mothers of older ages breastfeed longer. Conclusion: Older, educated, employed, married, town residential female respondents decide upon breastfeeding and exclusively breastfeeding. Older respondents have more experience with previous pregnancies and lactation. The study has confirmed that older mothers breastfeed longer, while younger mothers more often reach for milk alternatives.

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The IBLCE exam: candidate experience, motivation, study strategies used and predictors of success

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What influences home delivery among women who live in urban areas? Analysis of 2014 Ghana Demographic and Health Survey data

What influences home delivery among women who live in urban areas? Analysis of 2014 Ghana Demographic and Health Survey data

Prevalence and factors associated with complementary feeding practices among children aged 6–23 months in India: a regional analysis

Breastfeeding Promotion and the Results of the Maternity Ward - a Friend of Children Initiative Implementation in Bjelovar-Bilogora County in 2018

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