Hassan Abdullahi Dahie, Mohamed Abdullahi Osman, Yusuf Ali Jimale, Falis Ibrahim Mohamud, Hamdi Hussein, Mohamed Osman Alasow, Abukar Abdi Osman, Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi, Mohamed Maalin Dakane
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摘要
背景母乳喂养对婴儿的健康和福祉至关重要,其中头六个月的纯母乳喂养(EBF)尤为关键。尽管纯母乳喂养好处多多,但在许多中低收入国家,纯母乳喂养的实施情况并不理想。本研究以索马里这个历史上政局不稳、健康指标较差的国家为研究对象,旨在确定在摩加迪沙 SOS 母子医院就诊的六个月以下婴儿的纯母乳喂养率及其决定因素。研究样本由 345 名母亲组成,采用系统抽样技术选出。研究结果发现,在索马里的研究人群中,纯母乳喂养率为44%,受产妇教育、就业、产前和产后护理服务利用率等因素的影响。结论和建议该研究强调了在索马里推广纯母乳喂养作为婴儿最佳喂养方式的重要性,并强调了在产前检查和产后咨询中开展全面健康教育的必要性。研究建议制定支持性政策,如产假和工作场所便利措施,以及基于社区的倡议和支持团体,以促进和鼓励纯母乳喂养做法。
Determinants of Exclusive Breastfeeding Among Mothers of Infants Less Than Six Months of Age in Mogadishu: A Facility-Based Cross-Sectional Study
Background
Breastfeeding is a vital practice for infant health and well-being, with exclusive breastfeeding (EBF) during the first six months being particularly crucial. Despite its benefits, EBF is sub-optimally practiced in many low-to-middle income countries. This study focuses on Somalia, a country with historical political instability and poor health indicators, aiming to identify the prevalence and determinants of exclusive breastfeeding among women with infants under six months attending SOS Mother and Child Hospital in Mogadishu.
Methods
A hospital-based cross-sectional design was used, and data were collected through a structured questionnaire. The study sample consisted of 345 mothers, selected using a systematic sampling technique. Descriptive, bivariate, and multivariate analyses were conducted to assess breastfeeding practices and determine factors influencing exclusive breastfeeding prevalence.
Result
The study found that the prevalence of exclusive breastfeeding among the study population in Somalia was 44%, influenced by factors such as maternal education, employment, and utilization of antenatal and postnatal care services. Male infants and younger infants had higher odds of being exclusively breastfed.
Conclusion and recommendations
The study emphasizes the importance of promoting exclusive breastfeeding as the optimal feeding practice for infants in Somalia, highlighting the need for comprehensive health education during antenatal care visits and postnatal counseling. It recommends the development of supportive policies, such as maternity leave and workplace accommodations, along with community-based initiatives and support groups to facilitate and encourage exclusive breastfeeding practices.