Breastfeeding Indicators in Jazan Region, Saudi Arabia.

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dc.contributor.authorMahfouz, Mohamed S
dc.contributor.authorKheir, Hala M
dc.contributor.authorAlnami, Amzeenah A
dc.contributor.authorAl-Asfour, Ala'a H
dc.contributor.authorAwadh, Amal R
dc.contributor.authorBahlool, Ebtesam A
dc.contributor.authorAl-Ghawi, Mona A
dc.contributor.authorAl-Hazmi, Suzan A
dc.contributor.authorQadri, Ruba M
dc.contributor.authorIsmail, Ahmed A
dc.date.accessioned2016-03-04T07:22:09Z
dc.date.available2016-03-04T07:22:09Z
dc.date.issued2014-04-11
dc.description.abstractAims: 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.en_US
dc.identifier.citationMahfouz 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.en_US
dc.identifier.urihttps://imsear.searo.who.int/handle/123456789/175149
dc.language.isoenen_US
dc.source.urihttps://sciencedomain.org/abstract/3441en_US
dc.subjectExclusive breastfeedingen_US
dc.subjectinitiation of breastfeedingen_US
dc.subjectweaningen_US
dc.titleBreastfeeding Indicators in Jazan Region, Saudi Arabia.en_US
dc.typeArticleen_US
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