Prevalence of prelacteal feeding and its associated factors among mothers of under-24-month-old children at Arba Minch Zuria District, Ethiopia: A cross-sectional study

• DOI: 10.7196/sajch.2021.v15i2.01698
• Publication Date: 2021-07-22T15:05:42Z
• Authors: N D Megersa; E Z Tariku; G E Yesera; B T Gutema
• Keywords: Cross-sectional study

Background. Introduction of prelacteal feeds to newborn babies negates the recommendation World Health Organization that breastfeeding should be initiated within an hour after childbirth. As a result, many known health benefits for infants, children and mothers are precluded. Therefore, obviate harmful effects feeding, it remains paramount concern identify current status feeding its contributing factors. Objective. To assess prevalence associated factors among under-24-month-old in Arba Minch Zuria District, Ethiopia. Methods. A community-based cross-sectional study was conducted 400 mother/caregiver-child pairs. structured pretested questionnaire uploaded on mobile devices pre-installed with open data kit software used collection. Factors practices were explored using multivariable logistic regression analysis. The Hosmer-Lemeshow goodness-of-fit test determine whether model adequately described or not. Results. total mothers/caregivers participated study, whom 67 (16.8%) practised feeding. Mothers who had poor knowledge nearly four times more likely practise than those good (adjusted odds ratio (aOR) 3.95; 95% confidence interval (CI) 1.82 - 8.54). did not receive counselling during antenatal care (ANC) follow-up 4.1 provide received (aOR 4.1; CI 1.70 9.76). Furthermore, immediate postnatal 6.46 give 6.46; 2.85 14.63). Conclusions. One out six neonates given area. Poor about breastfeeding, lack optimal ANC visits, mainly led attention improving maternal through refining skilled counseling