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Infant feeding practices in Papua New Guinea

H Friesen¹, J Vince, P Boas

¹Division of Paediatrics, University of Papua New Guinea.

Annals of Tropical Paediatrics

|January 30, 1999

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Many mothers did not initiate breastfeeding with colostrum or exclusively breastfeed. Infant feeding practices varied by cultural background, highlighting the need for tailored health education programs.

Area of Science:

Public Health
Maternal and Child Health
Nutrition

Background:

Concerns regarding increasing bottle-feeding prevalence prompted a survey on infant feeding practices.
Infant feeding is crucial for child health and development, with breastfeeding recommended globally.

Purpose of the Study:

To assess infant feeding practices, including colostrum, exclusive breastfeeding, and bottle-feeding, among mothers in urban health facilities.
To identify differences in feeding practices based on maternal origin (Highlands vs. Coastal).

Main Methods:

A cross-sectional survey was conducted in 1995 involving 1822 mothers attending urban health facilities.
Data collected included feeding of colostrum, exclusive breastfeeding rates, introduction of solids, and bottle-feeding usage.

Keywords:

Bottle Feeding Breast Feeding Developing Countries Family And Household Family Characteristics Family Relationships Health Infant Nutrition Melanesia Mothers Nutrition Oceania Papua New Guinea Parents Research Report Supplementary Feeding Weaning

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Main Results:

28.8% of mothers did not provide colostrum.
Only 43.5% of 3-month-old infants were exclusively breastfed.
Over half of infants received solids before 4 months; 20% used bottles.

Conclusions:

Significant proportions of mothers did not adhere to recommended breastfeeding practices.
Infant feeding practices varied by cultural background, necessitating culturally sensitive health education.
The challenges faced by employed mothers regarding breastfeeding require further attention.