A Study of Protein Energy Malnutrition with Respect to Breast Feeding Practices in Less Than Six Year Children
Keywords:
Malnutrition, Breast feeding, hygiene, feeding practices, weaning practicesAbstract
Introduction: Breastfeeding is one of the most effective ways to en- sure child health and survival globally, less than 40% of infants under six months of age are exclusively breastfed.
Method: Community based, cross sectional study in rural field prac- tice area in 476 under six children
Results: The Proportion of undernutrition was more in, who has not exclusively breast fed (72.92% and 44.07%, p<0.001); who did not received colostrum (91.74% and 27.64%, p<0.0001); who received pre- lacteal feed (94.35% and 25.20%, p<0.05); Breast fed after 1hr of birth. (71.66% and 45.34%, p<0.0001); who has un-hygienic feeding practic- es (63.33% and 50.57% p<0.05); and who weaned after 6 months of age (67.11% 43.60%. p<0.001).
Conclusion: Adequate breastfeeding counseling and support are es- sential for mothers and families to initiate and maintain optimal breastfeeding practices.
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