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Use of breast feeding indicators for assessment of current feeding practices

F F El-Sahn1, I F Kharboush, S A Nossier

  • 1Nutrition Department, High Institute of Public Health.

The Journal of the Egyptian Public Health Association
|January 1, 1995
PubMed

Insights

This study found that while breastfeeding duration in Alexandria was 19.4 months, only a quarter of infants were exclusively breastfed for the first four months. Bottle feeding was common, highlighting the need for improved breastfeeding promotion in health programs.

Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Pediatrics
  • Nutrition

Background:

  • Breastfeeding is crucial for infant health and development.
  • Understanding current breastfeeding practices is essential for targeted health interventions.
  • Maternal and Child Health (MCH) centers play a key role in monitoring infant feeding.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess contemporary breastfeeding practices among children under two years old in Alexandria.
  • To identify rates of exclusive, predominant, and continued breastfeeding.
  • To determine the prevalence of bottle feeding in conjunction with breastfeeding.

Main Methods:

  • A cross-sectional survey was conducted.
  • 2000 children under two years of age were recruited.
  • Data was collected from six MCH centers in Alexandria governorate.

Main Results:

  • The median breastfeeding duration was 19.4 months.
  • Only 25% of infants were exclusively breastfed for the first four months (mean duration 2.4 months).
  • Predominant breastfeeding rate was 36%, timely complementary feeding (6-9 months) was 66%, and continued breastfeeding at one and two years was 73% and 30% respectively. 40% of infants received bottle feeding.

Conclusions:

  • Current breastfeeding practices in Alexandria show suboptimal exclusive breastfeeding rates.
  • Bottle feeding is prevalent, potentially impacting breastfeeding exclusivity and duration.
  • There is a critical need to prioritize breastfeeding promotion within public health programs in the region.

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