The objective of this study is to assess suboptimal breastfeeding practice for under two-year-old children and associated factors among mothers attending Yeka sub city public health facilities, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia from March to April 2022. This study will be an institutional based quantitative cross-sectional study.
Breastmilk provides the best nutrition for infants, as it has an almost perfect mixture of vitamins, protein, fat and essential nutrients for the child to grow. In Ethiopia, recent studies showed that 58% of infants less than 6 months old are exclusively breastfed. 5 % of infants under the age of 6 months are not breastfed at all. Infants who are not breastfed are 6 to 10 times more likely to die in the first month of life than infants who were breastfed. Diarrhea and pneumonia are more common and more severe in children who are artificially fed, and are responsible for many of these deaths. It is estimated that suboptimal breastfeeding, especially non-exclusive breastfeeding in the first 6 months of life, results in 1.4 million deaths and 10% of the disease burden in children less than two years.
Table of Contents
1. INTRODUCTION
1.1. Back ground of the study
1.2. Statement of the problem
1.3 Significance of the study
2. Literature review
2.1 Sub -optimal Breast- feeding Practice
2.2. Late initiation of breast- feeding
2.3. Non- exclusive breast-feeding
2.4 Factors influencing sub optimal breast- feeding
2.4.1 Socio demographic and economic factors
2.4.2. Obstetric factors
2.4.3. Health services related factors
2.5 Conceptual frame work
3. OBJECTIVE OF THE STUDY
3.1 General objective
3.2 Specific objectives
4. METHODS AND MATERIALS
4.1 Study area and period
4.2. Study Design
4.3 Source Of Population
4.3.1. Study population
4.3.2. Study unit
4.4. Eligible criteria
4.4.1. Inclusion Criteria
4.4.2.Exclusion Criteria
4.5. Sampling Size Determination/calculation
4.6. Study variables
4.6.1. Dependent Variable:
4.6.2. Independent Variables:
4.7. Operational definitions
4.9. Data Collection Procedure
4.10. Data Quality Assurance
4.11. Data processing and analysis
4.12. Ethical consideration
4.13. Plan for Dissemination and Utilization of results
4.14. WORK PLAN
5. Estimated cost of the research project
Research Objectives and Focus Areas
The primary aim of this study is to assess the prevalence of and identify the factors associated with sub-optimal breastfeeding practices among mothers of children under two years of age who attend public health facilities in Yeka Sub City, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
- Prevalence of sub-optimal breastfeeding practices
- Socio-demographic and economic determinants
- Obstetric and maternal background influences
- Impact of health service-related factors
- Identification of gaps in current feeding interventions
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1.1. Background of the study
Breast milk provides the best nutrition for infants that have an almost perfect mixture of vitamins, protein; fat and essential nutrient for the child must grow. It contains antibodies that facilitate the child to fight down viruses and microorganisms. It has been linked to higher intelligent quotient scores in later childhood and to gain the right amount of weight as they grow rather than become overweight children and lower the risk of diabetes, obesity, and certain cancers [1]
Sub- optimal breast-feeding is the late initiation of breast-feeding within 1 hour of birth, non-exclusive breast-feeding for the first 6 months of life, and not continued breast-feeding for up to 2 years or beyond with appropriate complementary feeding beginning at 6 months WHO recommendations [2].
Optimal breast-feeding practices play a key role in improving the health and development of children less than two years, and have been shown to be associated with decreased risk of childhood diarrhea and respiratory tract infections as well as reductions in childhood mortality. It is estimated that, globally, 11.6 percent of deaths of children less than two years of age [800,000] are attributable to sub-optimal breast-feeding practices. In addition, breast-feeding is associated with a reduced risk of child non-communicable diseases later in life, It is also associated with improved cognition and higher performance on intelligence tests, influenza, meningitis, lower mean blood pressure ,total serum cholesterol and with a lower prevalence of type-2 diabetes overweight and obesity during adolescence and adult life [3, 4].
Summary of Chapters
1. INTRODUCTION: This chapter outlines the global and local context of breastfeeding, defining sub-optimal practices and detailing the problem statement and the study's significance.
2. Literature review: This section provides a comprehensive overview of existing research on sub-optimal breastfeeding, including specific types of sub-optimal behavior and the various influencing factors categorized into socio-demographic, obstetric, and health services.
3. OBJECTIVE OF THE STUDY: This chapter formally defines the general and specific research goals aiming to evaluate current breastfeeding patterns and their contributing factors in the study area.
4. METHODS AND MATERIALS: This chapter describes the methodology, including study design, population, sampling techniques, data collection procedures, and ethical considerations for conducting the research.
5. Estimated cost of the research project: This chapter provides a detailed breakdown of the financial resources and budget required to successfully complete the research project.
Keywords
Sub-optimal breastfeeding, Exclusive breastfeeding, Infant nutrition, Maternal health, Yeka Sub City, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, Delayed initiation, Child mortality, Public health facilities, Breastfeeding practice, Obstetric factors, Socio-economic factors, Pediatric health, Cross-sectional study.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the core focus of this research?
The research is dedicated to examining the prevalence of sub-optimal breastfeeding practices among mothers with children under two years old and identifying the factors that influence these behaviors.
What are the primary thematic areas covered?
The study covers socio-demographic influences, obstetric factors, and the role of health services in shaping breastfeeding habits.
What is the ultimate goal of the investigation?
The goal is to provide empirical data on breastfeeding gaps in Yeka Sub City to help health authorities design better strategies for promoting optimal child nutrition.
Which scientific methodology is applied?
The study employs an institutional-based quantitative cross-sectional study design to gather and analyze data from mothers attending public health facilities.
What content is discussed in the main body?
The main body reviews existing literature on breastfeeding, justifies the problem, details the research methodology, and develops a conceptual framework to explain variables influencing feeding practices.
Which keywords characterize this study?
Keywords include sub-optimal breastfeeding, infant nutrition, maternal health, Yeka Sub City, child mortality, and cross-sectional research.
Why is Yeka Sub City selected as the study area?
Yeka Sub City is selected as the study site because there is a lack of previous research acknowledging the local prevalence and specific factors associated with sub-optimal breastfeeding in this administrative area.
How are "sub-optimal" feeding practices defined in this document?
Sub-optimal practices are defined as those that do not meet global standards, including delayed initiation within the first hour of birth, discarding colostrum, and failing to perform exclusive breastfeeding for the first six months.
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- Anonym (Autor:in), 2022, Suboptimal Breastfeeding Practices for Children under two and Associated Factors among Mothers Attending Yeka Sub City Public Health Facilities, München, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/1351687
