Breastfeeding Indicators in Jazan Region, Saudi Arabia.
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2014-04-11
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Aims: The study aimed at exploring breastfeeding indicators and examining the effect of
some demographic and maternity factors on exclusive breastfeeding among mothers of
Jazan region, south west Kingdome of Saudi Arabia (KSA).
Study Design: Observational cross-sectional study design.
Place and Duration of Study: The study conducted in Jazan region, south west
Kingdome of Saudi Arabia (KSA), during November 2012
Methodology: Community survey covered a random sample of 400 mothers who have
at least one child less than 5 years old. Participants were interviewed using structured
questionnaire containing background characteristics and breastfeeding information.
Descriptive statistics were used for summarizing study variables. Differences in
proportions were compared for significance using Chi Square/Fisher exact test. Logistic
regression analysis was also used to test some associations with exclusive
breastfeeding. All tests were two-sided and p < 0.05 was considered statistically significant
Results: The majority of the women 93% had ever breastfed their infants (95% C.I.
(90.0-95.1)). Prevalence of breastfeeding initiation was 44.1% [95% C.I. (39.1-49.2)] as
mothers initiated breastfeeding after less than hour after delivery. The prevalence of
exclusive breastfeeding was 26.9%, (95% C.I. (22.6-31.6)). Regarding reasons for
discontinuing breastfeeding, the main reason led the mothers to wean their infants was
diminished milk supply (45.9%).
Conclusion: The study recommends encouragement of exclusive breastfeeding.
Promotion of breastfeeding support groups is essential for advocating the great benefits
and advantages of breastfeeding for mothers and their babies.
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Exclusive breastfeeding, initiation of breastfeeding, weaning
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Mahfouz Mohamed S, Kheir Hala M, Alnami Amzeenah A, Al-Asfour Ala'a H, Awadh Amal R, Bahlool Ebtesam A, Al-Ghawi Mona A, Al-Hazmi Suzan A, Qadri Ruba M, Ismail Ahmed A. Breastfeeding Indicators in Jazan Region, Saudi Arabia. British Journal of Medicine and Medical Research. 2014 Apr; 4(11): 2229-2237.